Bachelor of Theology

Bachelor of Theology – Ministerial (4 Years – Full Time / Distance) (Training of Clergy or Church Workers)

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

• Research Skills
• Theological Reflection on HIV & AIDS
• Introduction to Philosophy
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Christian Ministry
• Introduction to Pastoral Care
• Greek I
• Ministerial Formation
• Introduction to Congregation Ministry (Field Education)

SEMESTER 2

• Introduction to Christian Theology
• Introduction to Religious Studies
• Introduction to the Old Testament
• Introduction to the New Testament
• Introduction to Homiletics
• Introduction to Mission
• Greek II
• Psycho social Counselling
• Introduction to Congregation Ministry (Field Education)

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 1

• African Traditional Religions
• Introduction to ethical theory
• Exegesis of the Old Testament
• Exegesis of the New Testament
• General Church History
• Liturgy
• Hebrew I
• Congregation Ministry (Field Education)

SEMESTER 2

• Nature and Practice of Christian Education
• African Theologies I
• Community Development
• The Prophetic Literature
• African Church History I
• New Testament Theologies
• The Doctrine of the Church
• Hebrew II
• Congregation Ministry (Field Education)

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 1

• Worship in the African Context
• African Church History II
• The Gospel and Acts
• Biblical Hermeneutics: Various Approaches
• The Doctrine of God
• Old Testament Theologies
• Theology and Development
• Consistory Ministry (Field Education)

SEMESTER 2

• Contemporary Ethical Issues
• Preaching as Public Speaking
• The New Testament Epistles
• The Doctrine of Christ
• Pastoral Care and Counselling
• Church Polity
• Basics of Financial Management and Administration
• Research Methods and Methodologies
• Consistory Ministry (Field Education)

YEAR 4

SEMESTER 1

• Research Proposal and Defence (Seminar)
• African Christian Theologies II
• Zambian Church History
• The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
• Theological Reflection on Christian Mission
• The Study of the Pentateuch and Writings
• Church Management and Administration
• Congregation Ministry (Field Education)

SEMESTER 2

• Research Report
• Ministerial Formation (Field educational Placements)