This is a three-year, full-time programme. Students will follow the same core curriculum as degree students but will do fewer courses overall. They will be taught and marked at degree level. If the student averages 60%, he or she may take electives over and above their core courses in their third year.
If, upon completing the Advanced Diploma programme, the student achieves an overall average of 60% or more, the student may apply for a fourth year. During this fourth year the student will take the remaining degree courses, one of the required “mini-majors”, and their choice of electives in order to graduate with a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree. Any courses which are required for Year Four but which had been taken earlier as an elective must be replaced by another elective being offered that term.
Curriculum
Programme for 3 year Advanced Diploma students and for Advanced Diploma students taking the 4th year transfer to BA. (Figures in brackets reflect the number of hours per week). The College reserves the right to amend or revise the curriculum from time to time in accordance with perceived needs. This may result in changes to core courses, required courses and/or elective courses.
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Term One
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Term Two
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Term Three
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YEAR ONE
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Introduction to Scripture (2)
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Biblical Backgrounds (3)
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Biblical Exposition 1-Exegisis (2)
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Foundations of Spirituality (2)
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Intro to Communications (2)
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Marriage and Family (2)
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Academic Writing (2)
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Human Development (3)
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Teaching Methods & Prac. (4)
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Foundations of C.E. (3)
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Christian Leadership (3)
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Worldviews (2)
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Biblical Found. Of Evangelism (3)
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English (2)
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Worship (2)
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Computer Lab (2)
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English (2)
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(14)
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(13)
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(14)
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YEAR TWO
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Theology of Evangelism (3)
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Apologetics/Models of Evangel. (4)
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Church Admin & Money Man. (3)
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Doc. Of God/Doc. Of Man (4)
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Christology/Soteriology (4)
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Eccles. & Eschat./Holy Spirit (4)
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Church History 1 (2)
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Church History 2 (2)
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African Church History (2)
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Biblical Exposition 2 – Herm. (2)
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OT Historical Books (3)
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Bib. Exp.3 – Hom./Oral Comms. (4)
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Pastoral Care (2)
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Biblical Counseling (2)
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Ministry to Youth (2)
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Ministry Practicum 1 (1)
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Ministry Practicum 2 (1)
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Ministry Practicum 3 (1)
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(14)
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(16)
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(16)
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YEAR THREE
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Gospels & Acts (3)
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Theology of Mission 1 (2)
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Theology of Mission 2 (2)
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Curriculum Development (2)
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New Testament Epistles (3)
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Apocalyptic Literature (2)
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African Traditional Religion (2)
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Preaching Practicum 1 (2)
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Preaching Practicum 2 (2)
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Prophets and Poets (3)
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HIV/AIDS (2)
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Peace and Justice (3)
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General & Biblical Ethics (3)
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Choice of Elective (2)
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Choice of Elective (2)
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(13)
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(11)
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(11)
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YEAR FOUR
(for students taking the Fourth Year B.A. option)
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Philosophy of Religion (2)
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Nature of Theology (3)
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Understanding World Religions (2)
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Hebrew 1 or Greek 1 (2)
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Hebrew 1 or Greek 1 (2)
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Hebrew 1 or Greek 1 (2)
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African Theology (2)
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Biblical Theology (3)
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Mini-Major (2)
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Mini-Major (2)
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Mini-Major (2)
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Choice of Elective (2)
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Choice of Elective (2)
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Choice of Elective (2)
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Choice of Elective (2)
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Elective or Research Paper (2)
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Elective or Research Paper (2)
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(12)
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(12)
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(12)
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Electives and Mini-Majors
Electives are optional courses that may be taken in Years Three and Four. A "mini-major" consists of three related courses which appear on the same line below (one course taken per term).
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Electives and Mini-Majors
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A – Relief & Development (2)
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Cross-cultural Evangelism (2)
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Contextualization (2)
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B – Sociology of Education (2)
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Educational Psychology (2)
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Group Dynamics (2)
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C – Spirituality 1 (2)
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Spirituality 2 (2)
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Spirituality 3 (2)
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D – Old Testament Book Study (2)
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New Testament Book Study (2)
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Independent Book Study (2)
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E – Liberation & Black Theo. (2)
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Church and State (2)
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Contemp. Eschat. Issues (2)
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F – Medical Ethics (2)
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Business Ethics (2)
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Special Ethical Issues (2)
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G – Greek 2 (2)
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Greek 2 (2)
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Greek 2 (2)
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H – Hebrew 2 (2)
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Hebrew 2 (2)
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Hebrew 2 (2)
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I – Written Communications 1 (2)
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Written Communications 2 (2)
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Written Communications 3 (2)
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Other Electives
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C.E. in the Local Church (2)
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Church Planting (2)
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Church Growth (2)
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History of Doctrine (2)
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Cultism & New Age (2)
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World of the Supernatural (2)
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