CFI Post-Graduate Prograame

At CFI, we offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology for mature students with secular degrees who desire to study theology.

The programme runs for 12 months over two contact sessions. Students are required to submit a publishable research essay of not more than 10,000 words, developed from any of the taught courses.

Candidates without knowledge of the original biblical languages—Greek and Hebrew—will be required to undertake the elementary-level courses.

Masters Programme

The Master's Programme offers the following specializations:

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in New Testament Theology

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Pastoral Theology

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Community Building and Peace Studies

The programme runs for two years on a full-time basis. It is structured into three contact sessions of eight weeks each every year.

• First Contact: February

• Second Contact: June–July

• Third Contact: October–November

Admission is available during each contact session.

At the end of the programme, students are required to complete a dissertation and defend it successfully before graduation.

THE M.PHIL./PH.D. PROGRAMME

The M.Phil./Ph.D. Programme is designed to prepare teachers, scholars, and practitioners for Bible teaching and related ministry in institutions, colleges, universities, and local congregations.

Depending on their academic interests and research needs, students may specialize in any of the following fields offered by the Institute:

New Testament Theology

Pastoral Theology

Peace Building and Conflict Studies

Qualification Requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in New Testament Studies is a 40-credit-hour programme comprising:

• Foundational courses
• Courses in the area of specialization
• Biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew)
• Comprehensive examinations
• Dissertation proposal
• Dissertation and defense

Admission is available during each contact session. At the completion of the programme, students are required to submit a dissertation and successfully defend their research before graduation.