Third cohort of Diploma in Theology launched in the KL Archdiocese

Feb 28, 2025

By Gregory Pravin
The collaboration between the Archdiocesan Pastoral Institute (API) of the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur and Vidyajyoti College of Theology in New Delhi, India, continues with the launch of the third cohort for the Distance Education Programme - Diploma in Theology (DEPTh).

The third cohort consists of enthusiastic participants from across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and even two students from neighbouring countries. This diverse group includes men and women, laity and religious sisters, grandparents, parents, and young adults, all seeking to deepen their knowledge of the faith — some for personal growth, and others to better equip themselves for service in their respective parishes and dioceses through various ministries.

On February 15 and 16, API organised the first contact class to help orient the new batch of students with the relevant apps, resources and methodology required to complete the threeyear diploma programme. The students had the privilege of listening to Fr Gerard Theraviam who spoke on Scripture, Fr Mitchel Anthony who gave an overview on the Vatican II documents and Sr Margarete Sta Maria, FdCC who gave an introduction into Moral Theology.

Over the next three years (2025-2028), the 40 plus students will cover over 30 modules learning about Scripture, Canon Law, Ecumenism, Sacraments, and the History of the Catholic Church in Malaysia, to name a few. If you are also looking to deepen your knowledge in faith, do keep a lookout in your parish bulletins for the next enrolment for the DEPTh programme and other formative programmes provided by API.