Bishop Patteson Theological Education by Distance is a new programme that is offered for the first time this year, 2015. This programme is run-off campus for people who for various reasons find it difficult to enroll at BPTC and STMs but would like to undertake studies in theology. The student pays for tuition fees and course materials at his or her expenses. Students enrolled in this programme may eventually graduate with Certificate of Theological Studies when specified requirements are completed. The courses will be offered as Certificate and Diploma courses.