Christian Studies: Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies, offered through Trinity Western University's Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is a flexible graduate-level program designed for lay leaders, church volunteers, and committed Christians seeking structured theological education without the full commitment of a master's degree. The curriculum includes Research Strategies, a foundational theology course, Mission & Culture, two courses in biblical exposition chosen from program options, and four open electives. Courses are offered with both remote and in-person study options, allowing students to continue working, serving, or volunteering while studying. Admission runs on a rolling basis across three semesters each academic year, with domestic application deadlines set one month before each intake. The related Master of Arts in Christian Studies offers a longer, more comprehensive credential for students who wish to continue their studies beyond the diploma.