DIPLOMA & BACHELOR OF MINISTRY

We offer Diploma of Ministry (code: DOM) and Bachelor of Ministry (code: BOM) courses following the unique and flexible structure of our Pastoral Interns Program. The courses are a combination of lectures, assignments and practical work. To gain credits, the students must complete the following:-

• Attend lectures, sit and pass an examination for that module.

• Complete assignments based on the required reading textbook and elective texts.

• Complete practicum supervised by a mentor

Modules offered under DOM/BOM are carefully selected to help the student gain a deeper knowledge of the Word of God as well as develop practical skills that will equip them for life and ministry. The lecturers are experts in their respective field of study with years of experience to back their credentials.

When a DOM student accumulates sufficient credits by completing these modules with practicum, they will be awarded with the Diploma of Ministry.  A BOM student is also required to do a 20,000 thesis paper besides meeting the credits requirements, before being awarded with the Bachelor of Ministry.

This program is suitable for, but not limited to, students who have completed the Certificate of Ministry from the School of Ministry program offered by Tung Ling Seminary every year. Candidates with equivalent certificate requirements can also apply and be considered for credit transfers.

DOM/BOM is uniquely tailored to allow full-time workers in ministry to attend the course without interfering with their job functions. For example, a pastor from another town can attend the course while still pastoring his church in his own town.

DOM/BOM is also suitable for people holding secular jobs as they can attend the 'night classes' for 4 weeks per year. They can also take one to two weeks leave per year to attend the 'day classes.'

This program is flexible enough to suit your needs.

NEW! → From 2023, we are introducing specialized programs, starting with Diploma of Ministry in Social Work (code: DOM-SW).  This is an extension of the Diploma of Ministry program designed to prepare students with the knowledge, ethical values, and skills necessary for culturally sensitive social work practice within a biblical framework.  Students will learn how to address contemporary social care issues facing the community, and society at large; with particular emphasis on developing helping skills and intervention techniques that are both word-based and practical. This program follows the structure of the standard Diploma of Ministry program, however 4 core and 2 elective modules are solely focused on Social Work.

It is our belief that the best method of training and releasing men and women into the harvest field is to combine sound theological teaching with "on the job" training in an environment where they are mentored simultaneously. Mentoring and character building are emphasized in this course.

It is also a prerequisite that a suitable mentor be identified, preferably from the same Church, before the candidate is accepted.

At Tung Ling…..

• We mentor, we take time to share life experiences, one on one and not just impart knowledge

• We recognize the importance of real life ministry, hands-on training, and the development of people as effective leaders within their own distinct communities. We appreciate the individual’s unique gifts and help each student cultivate such to the fullest.

• We do more than just train leaders for Sunday morning services. We equip them for the challenges of Monday through Saturday.

Each academic module in DOM/BOM is worth 4 credits and consists of 3 components. Students are also required to complete an accompanying practicum module worth of 1 credit.  Students must complete all the 3 components of the academic module and the practicum before the credits are awarded.

1. ACADEMIC MODULE COMPONENTS

   • Lectures
     Attend 25 hours of lectures.

Lectures are conducted online via Zoom platform and will be held over 1 week for the Day Class and 2 weeks for the Night Class

1. • Tests
     Students have to sit and pass a module test at the end of the lectures.

   • Assignments
     Complete all assignments related to the course within the next 5 months. Assignments will include elective text studies and critical reading summaries that contain reflection and analysis.

2. PRACTICUM
   Practicum is either project-based, such as pioneering a new project; or ministerial that is ongoing, such as leading an existing outreach work in the church. All practicum must be supervised by a mentor. Practicum can be any practical application of course objectives in real-life work situations. Local and overseas missions can be included.

Below is a summary of the credits needed to graduate.

Diploma of Ministry (DOM) - 96 Credits

• 36 credits from SOM or any Certificate of Ministry equivalent

• 60 credits from DOM program

Diploma of Ministry in Social Work (DOM-SW) - 96 Credits

• 36 credits from SOM or any Certificate of Ministry equivalent

• 30 credits from DOM Standard core modules

• 30 credits from DOM Social Work modules

Bachelor of Ministry (BOM) - 128 Credits

• 36 credits from SOM or any Certificate of Ministry equivalent

• 60 credits from DOM program

• 32 credits from BOM program

Grading Scheme

A student must complete the following:

1. All components of 1 academic module to earn 4 credits, that is,

• 40% - Lectures (includes participation) and Test

• 30% - Elective Text Assignment 

• 30% - Reading Assignment 

2. A practical work report under the practicum module to earn 1 credit.  It will have its own grading score of 100%.

When a student has completed all the components of the academic module and the practicum, they will earn their credits and their results will be sent to them as confirmation.

Generally, one credit will comprise of 30-40 study hours (be it lectures, assignments, readings, and practicum).

There are core and elective modules within the DOM/BOM program. Each academic module earns 4 credits and each practicum module earns 1 credit.

Diploma of Ministry (DOM)

60 credits from DOM program should be made of

• 5 Core Academic Modules + 5 Core Practicum Modules

• 7 Elective Academic Modules + 7 Elective Practicum Modules

Diploma of Ministry in Social Work (DOM-SW)

60 credits from DOM-SW program should be made of

• 6 Core Academic Modules + 6 Core Practicum Modules of the Standard DOM program

• 4 Core Academic Modules + 4 Practicum Modules of the Social Work program

• 2 Elective Academic Modules + 2 Elective Practicum Modules of the Social Work program

Bachelor of Ministry (BOM)

32 credits from BOM program should be made of 

• 2 Core Academic Modules + 2 Core Practicum Modules

• 2 Elective Academic Modules + 2 Elective Practicum Modules

• 1 Thesis

Selection of Modules

The modules have been carefully selected and cover 5 main areas:

1. Area A: Old Testament

2. Area B: New Testament

3. Area C: Church History

4. Area D: Systematic Theology

5. Area E: Practical Theology

The additional modules cover the areas of the specialized programs:

1. Social Work

For a more comprehensive list of modules offered, click here

The Standard (DOM/BOM) program lectures are held twice every year offering a total of 4 topics (modules) per year.

• • Term 1 – January

  • Term 2 – July

Two standard DOM/BOM modules will be offered each term.

• • Day Class – 1week (Monday to Friday)

Timing: 8:00am to 1:00pm

• • Night Class – 2 weeks (Mondays to Thursdays)

Timing: Mondays - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Timing: Tuesdays to Thursdays - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

By attending both the Day and Night Classes, a student can take 4 academic modules and 4 practicum modules per year and earn 20 credits, and thereby complete their Diploma of Ministry in 3 years and the Bachelor of Ministry in 4.5/5 years. 

The Social Work (DOM-SW) program, lectures are held once every year offering a total of 2 Social Work topics (modules) per year.

The term for the Social Work Program will be held every September.

• • Day Class – 1week (Monday to Friday)*

Timing: 8:00am to 1:00pm

• • Night Class – 2 weeks (Mondays to Thursdays)

Timing: Mondays - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Timing: Tuesdays to Thursdays - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

By attending both the Day and Night Classes, a student can complete their Diploma of Ministry in Social Work in 3 years.

*There are no Day Class for the year 2023.

The above lectures exclude personal time needed for assignments.

Enrolment will be opened 2 months before each term commences.