Strategic Profile Statement

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the FWCT with people who are able to develop, evaluate and deliver programmes that provide guidance and direction to support both individual and community spiritual development in a range of ministry and/or education contexts.

Graduates will benefit by having a qualification that recognizes their theoretical knowledge and skills in developing, evaluating and delivering such programmes, thus enhancing their employment opportunities and/or ability to work in a voluntary capacity.

Graduates will be capable of working autonomously within established parameters and may have some responsibility for the management of learning and performance of others.

This program serves two major purposes:

1. Providing quality theological education to community of college dropouts in Tonga
2. Create a community of theology and Bible literacy in Tonga

Graduate Profile Outcomes

At the completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Read and interpret the Bible according to the changing circumstances of Tonga
2. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of biblical and theological doctrines and principles
3. Read and talk about the Bible and God in a critical manner
4. Show basic skills in biblical and theological interpretation
5. Prepare and preach a biblical and theological sermon
6. Demonstrate critical judgment and moral decision making
7. Demonstrate pastoral strategies and plans
8. Critically and constructively engage the Bible and theology in everyday experiences 

Eligibility

1. This program is open to all applicants of all level of qualification except for people with mental disability, contagious diseases, criminals, and those at the age younger than 17
2. Applications from people with serial criminal records will be at the approval of the Board of Studies

Tenure

1. This is a three (3) years residential program
2. An extension approval, based on special circumstances, must be sought, from the Board of Studies, only to a maximum of three (5) consecutive years of study
3. A Leave of Absence is only available for a year
4. The program of study expires after five (5) years of continuous incompletion omitting the year where a Leave of Absence would have been granted

Eligibility for the Award

1. Pass every required and elective course with minimum credit points of 7.5 (50%)
2. Satisfactorily complete all practical placements
3. Assessment for all the courses must comply with the College Assessment Policies

Graduate Certificate in Theology and Pastoral Ministry Courses

Certificate in Theology and Pastoral Ministry Elective Courses