Faculty of Theology

“The fear of God is the beginning of knowledge”

Proverbs 9:10

KCN offers the following programs in theology:

Certificate in Theological Studies (Cert.Th)
Diploma in Theological Studies (Dip.Th)
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th)

First Certificate in Theological Studies, 60 ECTS

This program primarily becomes the first and basic theological training project for anyone who desires to have an in-depth and broad understanding and knowledge about theology and also church ministry. It is broad and comprehensive and becomes the initial building block for further theology studies

Required Courses

BH-1100 Biblical Hermeneutics I

OT-1101 Old Testament Survey I (Genesis to the Theocratic Books)

PS-1102 The Book of Psalms

NT-1103 New Testament Survey I (Gospel to Acts)

ST-1104 Systematic Theology I (God and Creation)

MC-1105 Ministry and the Church

MC-1106 Teaching and Preaching I

MC-1107 Church Leadership I

This program is a basic theological education program for people with very little or no ministry experience, and with no previous undergraduate education. A student can continue directly to Bachelor of Theology program after completing the Diploma program.

Students who are starting their theological education and preparing for full-time ministry should apply to this program (instead of the 1st Certificate, see above).

Required courses

BH-1200 Biblical Hermeneutics II

OT-1201 Old Testament Survey II (The Monarchical Books to the Restoration Books)

NT-1202 New Testament Survey II (Pauline Epistles-Romans to Philemon)

BI-1203 The Life and Teaching of Christ

ST-1204 Systematic Theology II (Christ and the Church)

WR-1204 World Religions

CF-1205 Church Finance

MC-1206 Teaching and Preaching II

CA-1207 Church Administration

CI-1208 Internship I-Leadership

CP-1209 Course Paper

A student who desires to pursue Bachelor program in Theology can proceed after receiving this certificate.

(*) Required for online students only; not required if studying in a local branch program.

This program builds on the Diploma program, adding courses that move a student to a more professional direction. With appropriate local mentoring a student can be prepared for an associate pastor position.

Admission