Theological Studies
Diploma Programs
Six Diploma of Theological Studies Tracks:
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Spirit-Empowered Living
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Christian Education
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Biblical Studies
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Spiritual Caregiving/ Counseling
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General Theological Studies
Completion of the Diploma program requires:​
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Two (2) Preparatory courses: English Composition and Numeric Analysis (6 credit hours)
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Seven (7) courses of your choice, from any available course track (21 credit hours)
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Two (2) courses of the Ancillary Global/ Foreign Language Requirement (8 credit hours)
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One (1) Community Service Initiative Internship (1 credit hour)
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One (1) Ceremonial and Ministry Practicum (2 credit hours)
Foreign Language Requirement:
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Emerald-Bleu Institute prides itself on ensuring that its students are equipped with the proper tools for ministry both domestically and internationally. Each student, in the 5 non-licensure/ordination track diploma programs, will participate in a two-course, 8 credit hour foreign language component.
The following language is currently available:
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Spanish Language and Culture
Current Courses:​
Diploma Students choose any 7 courses from the lists below.
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1. Biblical Studies Topics:
DBIB-110: Old Testament Survey
DBIB-120: New Testament Survey
DBIB-302: Historical Geography of the Holy Land
DBIB 332: Old Testament Historical Books
DBIB-362: Life of Christ
DBIB-363: End Time Events (Biblical Eschatology)
DBIB-364: Life of Paul
DBIB-374: Romans: Your Path to Victory
DBIB-376: Hebrews and General Epistles
DBIB-400: Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)
DBIB-401: Israel Study Tour
DBIB-421: Pentateuch
DBIB-424: Hebrew Prophets
DBIB-437: Poetical Literature
DBIB-455: Luke/Acts
2. Theological and Historical Studies Topics:
DTHE-101: Holy Spirit in the Now
DTHE-230: Christian Faith and Ministry
DTHE-303: Major World Religions
DTHE-304: Contemporary Religions/Cults
DTHE-313: Biblical Doctrines I
DTHE-314: Biblical Doctrines II
DTHE-399: Signs and Wonders I
DTHE-400: Signs and Wonders II (Principles & Patterns of Divine Healing)
DTHE-410: Theology & Practice of Spiritual Warfare
DTHE-444: Contemporary Theology
DTHE-453: History of Christianity I
DTHE-454: History of Christianity II​
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3. Practices of Ministry topics:
DPRM-300: History & Philosophy of Christian Education
DPRM-301: Intro. to Christian Caregiving
DPRM-304: Educational Ministries of the Church
DPRM-305: Teaching the Bible
DPRM-312: Faith and Human Development
DPRM-317: Principles of Biblical Counseling
DPRM-320: Ministry Practicum
DPRM-321: Christian Approaches to Counseling
DPRM-325: Intro. to Christian Missions
DPRM-333: Ministry and Leadership Development
DPRM-340: Sermon Preparation
DPRM-397: Ministry Internship
DPRM-402: Discipleship and Small Groups
DPRM-405: Crisis Intervention
DPRM-418: Marriage and Family
DPRM-422: Group Dynamics and Counseling
DPRM-429: Intro. to Codependency Counseling
DPRM-430: Evangelism
DPRM-449: Spiritual Issues in Substance Abuse
DPRM-454: Youth Ministry
DPRM-455: Adult Ministry
DPRM-460: Church Administration
DPRM-474: Premarital Counseling
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Ministry Leadership Track Core Courses
(*For Grace Fifth Jurisdiction COGIC Ordination/ Licensure candidates):
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ENG 101: English Composition
MTH 101: Probability and Statistics
OHEB-101 : Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Survey I
OHEB-102: Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Survey II
ONTS-103: New Testament Survey
ONTS-104: Christian Ethics and Contemporary Issues
OCLP-201: Christian Leadership Principles and Self-Management
OCHU-202: Church History 1: Survey of the History of the Global Christian Movement
OWIM-203 : Her Story: Women in Ministry Yesterday and Today
OBSD-204: Homiletics, Intro. Biblical Interpretation, Sermon Preparation, & Delivery
OPCL-301: Spiritual Care, Pastoral Counseling, & Legal Ramifications
OMCA-302: Modern Church Administration in Contex
OCHU-303: Church History II: COGIC History and Polity
OLGE-304: Modern Local and Global Evangelism
OPTF-401: Pentecostal/Charismatic Theological & Spiritual Foundations
OCOM-402: Community Service Initiative Internship
OCMP-403: Ceremonial And Ministry Practicum
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