Diakonia 2025 Volume 1
Diakonia Training Institute Malaysia
Onn ( Ron Low )
registrar.dti@gamil.com
On November 4, 2023, the green light was given at the Malaysian Assembly Leaders Conference at Petaling Jaya Gospel Hall for the setting up of theological training that will be accredited by the Australian government through the Australian College of Christian Studies (ACCS, formerly Emmaus Bible College, Australia), leading to a Diploma of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry.
This was an initiative of Peter Tan of Agape Chapel and a CBSM trustee. Onn (Ron Low) was asked to do the preliminary preparation. Earlier, Onn had consulted Dr David Smith about this in the Philippines on Oct 26-28, 2023. The 2023 ALC was a great encouragement to do all that is necessary for the establishment of what would be known as Diakonia Training Institute.
This theological training is for training leaders, not a focus on theology per se. Yet theology is necessary. Can we picture the raising up of spiritual leaders without a firm foundation in theology?
*DTI Vision and Mission*
Vision:
To revitalize the assemblies for the expansion of the kingdom of God.
Mission:
To equip workers through theological education and ministry training
Does your assembly need DTI? Please refer to the Theological Training Assessment below.
The following subjects will be covered:
Diploma of Theology
8 Courses in 2 years
- Critical Thinking & Writing
- Old Testament Introduction
- New Testament Introduction
- Biblical Interpretation
- Introduction to Theology
- Spiritual Formation
- Biblical Theology
- Evangelism and Discipleship
The BMin can be done via Pathways by doing an additional 16 subjects.
The first course is planned to start on August 9, 2025. It will be held on Saturdays from 12.30 to 3.30 pm at the Petaling Jaya Gospel Hall.
The following are the current faculty:
Lecturers
Steven Yam, Master of Theology
Steven Foong, Master of Divinity
William Yeong, Master of Divinity
Onn (Ron Low), Master of Divinity
We intend to have other qualified and ACCS accredited lecturers.
A dozen people attended a 3-hour preview of the first course held at Agape Chapel’s The Living Room on May 17, 2025.
A preview of Old Testament Introduction is planned for July 5.
