Nigerian Gospel Dramatist, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye has celebrated 96 of his students who recently turned graduates.
The drama minister who revealed on his social media handle that the graduation which took place on Friday was a ‘first of its kind in Nigeria’, also stated that the academic session of Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama is in Affiliation with AJAYI Crowther University, Oyo.
“First of its Kind, ever in Nigeria.
CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF STUDENTS OF DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS (Christian Drama) of Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama in Affiliation with AJAYI Crowther University, Oyo @ Main Campus, ACU, Oyo.” He wrote.
In his statement, the evangelist remarked that it was an arduous journey to begin a Christian academic course that had not been previously taken in any academic institution.
According to him, the students he called “pioneer pace setters” were able to successfully graduate after passing through the rigorous academic syllabi.
The filmmaker said, “It was an awesome moment of great Joy yesterday.
It was a Long Journey to set a Pioneer pace in an Academic Course that has not to been taken in any Academic institution previously and is now being Championed by MZI and AJAYI Crowther University.
Congratulations to All these 96 Pioneer Pacesetters:
- Numerous Tedious Class Lectures
- Many Individual Practical Works:
- Various Group Works
- 8 Live Theatrical Productions; – (Stage Adaptations of these Movies:)
- ESIN AKOJI
- CAPTIVES OF THE MIGHTY
- APOTI ERI
- THE GODS ARE DEAD
- COVENANT CHILD
- PERILOUS TIMES
And 2 Public Presentations: - NIGHT OF IJALO
- DARKEST NIGHT
- One Major Long Essay (Thesis)
- 10 Online Research Works
Leading to:
Diploma in Performing Arts (Christian Drama)
CONGRATULATIONS!”
In another post, he mentioned that 80% of the graduates already possessed their in various disciplines before subscribing for a University Diploma in Christian Performing Arts.
He also stated why the students pursued a university diploma in Christian drama saying, they were either pushed by passion, or led by vision among many other reasons.
“80% of the 96 Graduands already possessed their first degree in various disciplines before coming to pursue a University Diploma in Christian Performing Arts.
Why?
Passion pushed them.
Visions led them.
Missions to fulfill purpose and destiny.
Desire to Fulfill Reason for Living.
The burden for the Kingdom Matters
Heartbeats of God consumed them!
They want to lead the way for Multitudes of Youths who want to use their Acting Gift for God.
They want to tell the Youths that it pays to use their Acting Gifts for The Kingdom of God instead of serving the World of Fame.”
The producer added that some schools will soon begin to offer degree in the course.
“NOW, iF YOU OBTAIN THIS DIPLOMA, you can GAIN ADMISSION BY DIRECT ENTRY TO STUDY RELATED COURSES IN UNIVERSITIES IF YOU SO DESIRE.
Soon, SOME UNIVERSITIES WOJLD BEGIN TO OFFER DEGREE IN THIS COURSE.”
Mike Abayomi Bamiloye is a Nigerian gospel film actor, founder, and president of the film production company Mount Zion Faith Ministries located in Ile-Ife
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