DELP
DISTANCE AND EXTENSION LEARNING PROGRAM
Train for ministry wherever you are. Pursue graduate theological training wherever you are.
Do you desire to be better equipped for your ministry but you cannot attend school or seminary?
Have you dreamed about graduate theological training but for any of a dozen reasons this has not been possible for you – not enough funds, family or work situation does not allow you to go away, or you don’t want to leave your present church ministry?
You can now complete your graduate degree without leaving your family, home, ministry, or workplace (career). You can begin at any time, and complete your studies in your own time (work at own pace). You can structure your training program to your needs and learning style.
How? Alliance Graduate School in partnership with other schools has developed the new Distance and Extension Learning Program (DELP). This is a modular program that will enable students to complete a graduate degree in theological training by enrolling for and completing modules in their own time and through either independent studies or attending extension modules.
Some of our courses have been adapted from the Institute of Theological Studies and these courses were developed by well renowned professors like Drs. Kenneth Gangel, Bruce Waltke, Garth Rosell, Roger Greenway and Patrick Cate.
By taking 9 units every 6 months you could complete a degree in 2 1/2 years. However, if you are very busy you would most likely do it in 3-4 years, but all of it while you remain in your ministry.
Comparison of Costs
|
For a Filipino Student (taking 12 units) |
Residential (1 semester) (6 months) |
DELP (6 months) |
|
Tuition Fees |
Php 17,952 |
Php 20,000 (tuition only) |
|
Books |
Php 2,500 |
Php 2,500 |
|
Living Expenses (Metro Manila estimated average standard of living) Monthly rental Monthly light & water bills Monthly food & other household supplies Misc. expenses |
Php 7,000 x 6 –42,000 Php 1,000 x 6 – 6,000 Php 4,000 x 6 – 24,000 P3,000 x 6 –18,000 |
|
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Mailing |
|
Php 2,500 |
|
Estimated Miscellaneous expenses (includes other school fees) |
|
Php 10,000 |
|
TOTAL |
Php 110,452 |
Php 35,000 |
Program Goals
DELP aims to:
v Offer quality, affordable, graduate theological training for pastors, church workers, lay leaders and Christians which would enable them to remain within their ministries/churches.
v Maintain the quality scholarship (academic excellence) for which the partner schools are known.
v Establish and maintain a strong practical and ministry focus throughout the program. All courses, class work, seminars, papers, assignments, projects, etc. must always be related to, interact with, and refer to the practice of the ministry of the student. A reflective practice approach will be the main learning mode in this program, supplemented by other learning activities.