Diploma of Ministry

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Registration opens on 19 July

Course Duration: 6 Months
Study Mode: Onsite at SOT Premises, Overseas Mission Trip, Ministry Practicum 
Start – End Date: 23 Mar 2026 – 20 Sep 2026

The Diploma of Ministry (DipMin) course is catered to those who want to dedicate six months of their lives to be trained in theology and practical ministry.

This 6-month course is designed to equip you with a strong foundation in the Word of God, spiritual values, and effective ministry skills. You will find yourself immersed in the presence of God through daily worship, doctrinal study, and ministry practicum.

SOT will help you obtain a solid biblical foundation, and help you grow and mature as a believer. Whether you are an aspiring missionary, an established preacher, or a marketplace believer, you will receive the necessary biblical ingredients for success and victory in your Christian life through this programme.

Accreditations

Our onsite and online programmes are obtained and accredited through our partnership with Alphacrucis University College located in Sydney Australia. These programmes include our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and diploma course.

Course Structure

Our course structure is thoughtfully designed to equip students with both spiritual depth and theological training. It aims to develop spiritually grounded and theologically equipped individuals for ministry and service.

Faith and Purpose:
Christian Faith and Ministry

Old Testament Foundations

Professional Practice: Spiritual Gifts and Practicum

Introduction to
Pastoral Ministry:
Home Cell Group Leadership

Character Formation
and Ministry:
Sermon on the Mount

New Testament Foundations

Introduction to Theology

Creation and Humanity: Cultural Mandate

Homiletics: The Art of Preaching

Romans

Healing and
Deliverance Ministry

Why You Should Enrol

Deepen Biblical Foundation and Spiritual Maturity

Build a strong foundation in the Word while growing in spiritual depth and Christlike character.

Discover and Develop Ministry Calling

Gain clarity in your God-given purpose and be equipped to serve effectively in the ministry.

Experience Discipleship and Impartation

Be discipled and mentored by experienced leaders through intentional teaching, prayer, and impartation.

Grow from Foundation to Mastery

Progression Pathways Diploma of Ministry Diploma of Ministry Diploma of Ministry Diploma of Ministry
Progression Pathways Diploma of Ministry Mobile Associate Degree in Ministry Mobile Bachelor of Theology Mobile Master of Arts

Required courses to take before advancing

Admission Criteria

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria

Applicants must have obtained at least a GCE O-level certificate or its equivalent; or have at least 3 years of work experience at the time of application.

City Harvest Church Members

  1. Must have two recommendations: One from your Pastor/Pastoral Supervisor and the other from your Cell Group Leader.
  2. Must be attending Cell Group and Service regularly for at least a year.
  3. Must be an Ordinary Member (OM) and above.
  4. Must pass an entrance interview.

Non-City Harvest Church Student

  1. Must have two recommendations: One from your Senior Pastor and the other from another Pastor from your Church.
  2. Must be a member (at least 1 year) in good standing with your Church.
  3. Must pass an entrance interview.

Complete the Application Form

Ensure that all sections of the application form are fully completed. Answer each question clearly and thoroughly within the spaces provided.

Provide Recommenders’ Details (Non-CHC Student)

The email addresses of your 2 non-CHC recommenders must be indicated on your application form. Recommendation Forms are required for the entrance interview. Kindly ensure that your referees are expedient and thorough in completing the online Recommendation form sent by SOT.

Registration Fee

Registration Fee must be paid in full.

Submission of your application does not guarantee automatic admission to SOT. You will be contacted for an interview by a member of our SOT Interview Team or by your CHC Zone Pastor / Pastoral Supervisor.

Please do not tender your resignation to your current employer until you have received an official letter of acceptance from SOT via email. We will notify you of the outcome of your application via email.

Settling in as an International Student

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Immigration Matters

Valid Pass while in Singapore
An international student enrolling in the Diploma in Ministry programme at the School of Theology (SOT), an approved religious school, is required to obtain a valid Pass issued by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for the duration of their studies. This requirement also applies to holders of a valid Long-Term Visit Pass and a Dependant’s Pass holder.

Student’s Pass holders are NOT ALLOWED to work in Singapore during their course of study. They are strictly prohibited from engaging in any form of employment, whether paid or unpaid. Unless written consent is obtained from the Controller of Immigration, a Student’s Pass holder is not permitted to engage in any business, profession, or occupation in Singapore during the validity of their Student’s Pass. Violators will be prosecuted under the law.

Students must ensure that they remain in Singapore on a valid pass at all times. Please be mindful of the expiry dates of both your Social Visit Pass and Student’s Pass, as overstaying is a punishable offence under the Immigration Act.

Once you have completed your SOT programme, if you wish to pursue a different course or study at another Private Education Institution (PEI), you must apply for a new Student’s Pass online using the e-Service at least four weeks prior to the start of your new course.

Student’s Pass Application
Once you are offered a place in the Diploma of Ministry programme, SOT will process your Student’s Pass application with ICA. You will then receive a “Registration Acknowledgement Slip” issued by ICA.

If your application is successful, ICA will issue you an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. Your Student’s Pass will only be issued if you meet all the requirements stipulated in the letter.

SOT will assist international students in arranging for arrival pick-up services from the airport/ferry/bus terminal to their place of accommodation.

Pick-up services are provided by SOT’s volunteers and they need ample time to make the necessary arrangements with their family and work place. As such, students who fail to give SOT advance notice may have to make their own arrangements for transportation.

Pick-up services will only be available from 9am to 6pm.

International students are strongly encouraged to book flights/ferry/bus arriving within this time frame. Students who arrive before or after the given time frame stated above can make their own arrangements for transportation to their accommodation.

SOT operates as a non-residential Bible college. You will need to arrange your own accommodation before arriving in Singapore.

Hostel Options in Singapore
Listed below are some suggested hostels for your consideration. Students are required to contact the hostels directly to arrange their own accommodation.

In addition to the hostels listed above, students may explore other accommodation options on their own.

The information and contacts provided are intended to assist you in your accommodation search and are offered as a general guide, compiled in good faith. Please note that SOT does not endorse, guarantee, or warrant the accuracy of the information provided, nor does it necessarily subscribe to any opinions or recommendations expressed.

Using a Real Estate Agent
You may also consider engaging a licensed real estate agent to assist with your accommodation search. Depending on your needs and budget, you may choose to rent either an individual room or an entire apartment unit.

Hospitalisation expenses for international students are very costly in Singapore. As such, you are strongly encouraged to purchase an insurance that covers your hospitalisation costs and surgery fees from your home country before arrival. Any hospitalisation expenses incurred will be borne by you.

Estimated Expenses

The following provides a rough estimation of living costs in Singapore and is calculated based on a student’s average journey to and from the school as well as basic meals. Please note that it is only a guide and may vary according to the individual’s expenditure.

Student’s Pass Related Fees
(Not including extensive check-up and vaccination if required by the doctor)

  • SGD230 – SGD300

Logos Digital Library
(Reference Books for Assignments)

  • SGD338

Accommodation
(Depending on your selection and availability)

  • SGD600 – SGD1,000 (Per month)

Water and Electricity Bills
(Depending on usage)

  • SGD50 – SGD120 (Per month)

Food and Transportation

  • SGD20 – SGD30 (Per day)

Medical Fees

  • SGD60 – SGD100 (Per visit)

Normal Haircut

  • SGD15 – SGD30 (Per visit)

Phone Bills

  • SGD30 – SGD40 (Per month)

Mission Trip

  • SGD100 – SGD400 (Per trip)

How to Apply

  1. Applicants must be at least 16 years old at the time of application. Those age below 21 (as at official commencement) must provide proof of parental consent. You may submit the Parental Consent form here.

  2. Have obtained at least a GCE O-level certificate or its equivalent; or have at least 3 years of work experience at the time of application.
  1. Your photograph and Passport biodata page and NRIC (for Singaporean students only) must be uploaded on the Application form. Forms without photographs, Passport biodata page and NRIC (for Singaporean students only) will not be accepted.
  2. A copy of your certificate and result transcript of your highest standard passed will also need to be uploaded.

Registration Fee

Students are to pay a non-refundable registration fee of SGD60 (with GST) upon registration.

Course Fees Per Academic Year

Category A: SGD2,800 (with GST) for students from Singapore (including Singapore Permanent Residents), Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America, and other developed countries.

Category B: SGD2,520 (with GST) for students from other countries not stated in Category A.

Important Notes:

  • The course fees include Onsite Lectures, Course Credits and Student Workbooks. Reference Books for assignments are not included.
  • Students may pay the entire course fees in a lump sum or in two instalments (April/July).
  • Payment should be made within the first five days of payment month.

Payment Method

Course fees and registration fee are payable online at the SOT Payment Portal, with the following steps:

  • Log in to SOT Payment Portal with your application ID, name and email.
  • Select the category of payment.
  • Click “Submit” and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: Only credit card payments are accepted.

SOT reserves the right to change or amend course fees, academic calendar and/or course structure at any time during the academic year at its own discretion.

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Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria

Have obtained at least a GCE O-level certificate or its equivalent; or have at least 3 years of work experience at the time of application.

CHC Members

  1. Must have two recommendations: One from your Pastor/Pastoral Supervisor and the other from your Cell Group Leader.
  2. Must be attending Cell Group and Service regularly for at least a year.
  3. Must be an Ordinary Member (OM) and above.
  4. Must pass an entrance interview.

Non-City Harvest Church Student

  1. Must have two recommendations: One from your Senior Pastor and the other from another Pastor from your Church.
  2. Must be a member (at least 1 year) in good standing with his/her Church.
  3. Must pass an entrance interview.
  1. The application form must be completely filled. Answer every question as explicitly as possible within the spaces provided.
  2. The email addresses of your 2 Recommenders for non-CHC recommenders must be indicated on your application form before we can process your application. The Recommendation Forms are required for your entrance interview. Please help to ensure that your recommending referees are expedient and thorough in completing the online Recommendation form sent by SOT.
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Professional Practice: Spiritual Gifts and Practicum

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Introduction to Pastoral Ministry: Home Cell Group Leadership

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In this introductory subject, students will explore a broad variety of topics that form the very basis of pastoral ministry. Primarily, students will consider contemporary pastoral models that connect academic reflection with the real world. This subject also covers the structure, development, and practises of effective home cell group ministry within the context of the local church, which includes the evangelistic dimensions of the pastoral ministry, such as preaching, counselling, teaching, conducting visitations, and training the laity for outreach. Students will also be provided with ample opportunity to engage creatively with these topics to make connections with their own contexts.

Character Formation and Ministry: Sermon on the Mount

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New Testament Foundations

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A general introduction to the historical/social/cultural context, purpose, content, and theology of each New Testament book. Theological themes will be highlighted.

Introduction to Theology

THE105

An introductory study of the various topics (loci) of theology (Revelation, God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Church and Christ’s Return) in terms of their biblical basis, historical development, and relevance to ministry in the church and the world.

Creation and Humanity: Cultural Mandate

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This subject provides insight into the Christian perspectives on the doctrine of creation, the concept of humans being made in the image of God, and the intricate relationship between divine providence and human freedom. It connects these theological ideas to contemporary issues, enhancing your ability to apply ancient wisdom to modern challenges in theology and ethics. Students will also learn how to be relevant and sensitive to our contemporary culture, while advancing the kingdom of God in it. In addition, this subject covers the theology and important concepts of the Cultural Mandate, as well as its practical application in life and ministry.

Homiletics: The Art of Preaching

MIN203

This subject is designed to instruct students in the proper interpretation and presentation of biblical material through preaching. Basic communication skills and sound principles of the hermeneutics of Scripture are addressed, and attention is given to the biblical perspective of preaching as well as the principles of sermon construction and sermon delivery.

Romans

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A study surveying the great truths found in Paul’s letter to the Romans. Particular emphasis is given to the theological themes of sin, the law, righteousness and wrath of God, the Holy Spirit, justification by faith, sanctification, glorification, election, living sacrifice, Christian ethics, and pastoral ministry. Attention will be given to these themes as they appear in the sixteen chapters with an application to the believer’s faith and practice.

Healing and Deliverance Ministry

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