The nigerian baptist theological seminary, ogbomoso-nigeria

a) Opportunity is provided for critical interaction with the latest and best scholarly resources and foundational literature in some specialized area of the programme.

b) Training in advanced empirical research and statistics.

c) Development of competence in and comfort with all forms of scholarly works and communicate such as writing proposal and reports, preparing and submitting work for colloquia criticism, editing and publication.

d) Supervised and critiqued opportunities to-

(a) teach at Seminary/university levels

(b) evaluate teaching and be evaluated

(c) administer religious education programmes.

(d) and minister in religious education settings, e.g., schools, church and denominational situations.

e) Exposure to training and participation in contextual appraisals of Baptist doctrine, polity and practice in religious education through independent study, biblical and theological seminars.

There are two sections for listing seminar/course offerings in the Ph.D.R.E. programme viz.-

1. Core/Foundation Course/Seminars and

2. Possible Seminar/Course offerings and related elective courses from which a candidate can be guided to select an appropriate list that will constitute a specialization focus. Possible specialization are in Administration (EAD Code), Curriculum Studies (CUR Code), Adult Education (AED Code); Educational Guidance and Counseling (REC Code). Seminar/course offerings are given subject to Faculty availability

These are compulsory courses that must be taken in a certain combination by each Specialization area. Selection is guided by a student’s Doctoral Committee.

RED 701 Advanced Psychological Foundations of Religious Education 4

RED 702 Advanced Historical Foundations of Religious Education 4

RED 703 Advanced Theological Foundations of Religious Education 4

RED 704 Advanced Philosophical Foundations of Religious Education 4

RED 705 Advanced Empirical Research Methods & Statistics 4

RED 706 Advanced Sociological Foundations of Religious Education 4

RED 707 Applied Research Methodology 4

RED 708 Supervised Practicum in Religious Education 3

RED 709 Curriculum Design and Implementation 4

RED 710 Departmental Colloquium 2

RED 711 Inter-Departmental Colloquium 2

RED 712 Applied Research Project Proposal 2

RED 713 Principles, Theories and Techniques of Counseling in R.E 4

RED 714 Principles and Problems of Instruction in Higher Education 4

RED 720 Dissertation Writing Presentation and Defense 8

ADM 701 Leadership in Church Planning 4

ADM 702 Management Skills for Education Ministries 4

ADM 703 Research in Administration 4

ADM 704 Readings in Administration 4

ADM 705 Christian Higher Education Administration 4

ADM 706 Principles of Administration 4

ADM 707 Administrative Leadership with Volunteers 4

ADM 708 Leadership and Supervision 4

ADM 709 Educational Evangelism 4

ADM 710 Church Administration 4

ADM 711 Church Staff Administration 4

ADM 712 Church Business Administration 4

EAD 701 Organization & Administration of Higher Education Institution 4

EAD 702 Theory and Practice of Higher Education Finance 4

EAD 703 Personnel Administration 4

EAD 704 Comparative Educational Administration 4

CED 701 Development Processes of Children 4

CED 702 Early Childhood Religious Education 4

CED 703 Later Childhood Religious Education 4

CED 704 Curricular Studies in Childhood Education 4

CED 705 Christian Living and Family Relationships 4

CED 706 Research Seminar in Childhood Education 4

CED 707 Readings in Childhood Education 4

CED 708 Supervised Internship 4

CUR 701 Curriculum Evaluation 4

CUR 702 Curriculum Foundations 4

FOU 701 Philosophy of Education 4

FOU 702 Educational Psychology 4

FOU 703 Biblical Education 4

FOU 704 History of Education 4

FOU 705 Issues in Philosophy of Education 4

FOU 706 Principles and Dynamics of Teaching 4

FOU 707 Teachings in Christian Higher Education 4

FOU 709 Educational Testing and Measurement 4

FOU 710 Readings in Foundations of Education 4

FOU 711 Critique of Research in Foundations of Education 4

FOU 712 Learning Styles 4

FOU 713 Child & Adolescent Psychology 4

1. Required Language I (French) 0

2. Advanced Empirical Research Methods & Statistics 2

3. Seminar (Major) 4

4. Seminar (Major) 4

5. Seminar (Minor) 4

6. Colloquium 2

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B. Second Semester

1. Required Language II (French) 0

2. Applied Research Methodology 2

3. Seminar (Major) 4

4. Seminar (Major) 4

5. Seminar (Minor) 4

6. Colloquium 2

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II. Second Year

A. First Semester

1. Seminar (Major) 4

2. Seminar (Major) 4

3. Seminar (Minor) 4

1. Seminar (Major) 4

2. Seminar (Major) 4

3. Seminar (Minor) 4

4. Seminar (Minor) 4

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III. Third Year

Summer

A. : July - Comprehensive Examination

B : September - Proposal Defense

C : March - Internal Defense

D : April - External Defense

E : May - Submission of Hard Bound Copies

F : - Submission of corrected & approved copies - 8hrs

Total Hours = 68

Doctor of Philosophy – Religious Education (Seminar Descriptions)

RED

701 Advanced Psychological Foundations of Religious Education 4

An overview of major concepts and theories in psychology, their

relevance and application to religious education. Issues, trends and

research emphasis in different areas of educational psychology such

as cognitive, moral and spiritual development, learning, motivation

and creativity.

Research into historical factors and important personalities that

have contributed to the development of religious education system.

It also surveys the current foundations upon which religious education

system is operating.

RED

703 Advanced Theological Foundations of Religious Education 4

A critical examination of the four distinctives that are theological in

nature: Biblical authority necessity of conversion, the redemptive

work of Jesus Christ, and personal piety. Emphasis is given to each

of these distinctives as a gift that the Lord has graciously bestowed

upon the church for the promotion of His work in the world. The

work examines how these theological distinctives guide thought

and practice of Christian education.

RED

704 Advanced Philosophical Foundations of Religious Education 4

Consideration and analysis of different philosophical ideas, tools and

theories including theories of knowledge, value and ethics as they are

relevant and applicable to the understanding and solution of problems

in religious education. Examination of issues and trends in traditional

African, Christian and postmodern ‘Schools’ of philosophical thought.

RED

705 Advanced Empirical Research Methods and Statistics 4

Intensive survey of basic statistical concepts including measures

of central tendency and dispersion, graphical representation of data.

The t-test as an example of parametric statistics. Correlation and

non-parametric statistics including chi-square and Nann Whitney U.

The role of test measurement and evolution in education. Principles

of construction and types of tests. Reliability and validity of tests.

Evaluation strategies in education.

A survey and comparison of Christian and non-Christian agencies

of formal, and non-formal education. Critical analysis of current

research trends and emphasis in sociological ideas, factors, and

theories and their relevance to religious education.

RED

707 Advanced Research Methodology 4

In-depth study of different types of research such as analytic

(historical and philosophical studies), descriptive (correlation studies,

surveys and case studies) and experimental research. Analysis of research

studies and application of research methods and techniques in

education. A survey of data processing forms and records,

computational aids and the use of electronic computers, selection

of a dissertation problem and writing of a dissertation proposal.

Identified areas of specialization such as counseling, curriculum

studies, administration and different age-level of religious education:

(pre-schoolers, children, youths and adults).

the curriculum process. Each element is used to suggest insights to

questions concerning planning, designing and implementing the

curriculum of various religious education programmes in church

or school. Opportunities will be provided for students to plan, design,

implement chosen course/programme in groups or individually and

under supervision.

RED

710 Colloquium 2

Special education themes, issues and problems are critically analyzed.

Group and individual presentations are encouraged and critiqued.

RED

711 Inter-Departmental Colloquium 2

Theological and educational themes are focused upon. Group and

individual presentations are encouraged and critiqued.

RED

720 Dissertation 8

The dissertation submitted by the candidate must be a contribution

to knowledge within a specialized area of Christian Education. The

dissertation proposal is written and defended after the comprehension

examination has been taken and passed by the student. A minimum

length is 15,000 words and not more than 25,000 words.

ADM

701 Leadership in Church Planning 4

Research is conducted into current concepts of short-range and

long-range church planning. The emphasis is on a workable philosophy,

contemporary methods, unique problems, and available resources

related to assisting churches as they develop a design for ministering.

A high-level understanding of management will be demonstrated

through research into a specific area of management and the use

of a case study to solve management problems.

Open to majors in administration only. The investigation is creative

in nature and includes a survey and critical analysis of selected research

in administration with reference to the research interests of the students.

Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member with

specialization in administration. The study is designed to meet

the professional interests and needs of advanced graduate students.

An advanced study of the history, philosophy, nature and

contemporary issues in Christian higher education. Focus is on

major issues of governance, the accreditation process, and effective

administration practice.

ADM

706 Principles of Administration 4

A study of basic theories and principles of good administration.

An analysis will be made of administration patterns as they relate to

the ministries of Nigerian Baptist Churches and institutions.

A comprehensive study of principles of leadership and hazards to

leadership with an emphasis on volunteer lay leadership. Special

attention will be given to a study of human relations with volunteers

as related to church and denominational work in Nigeria.

ADM

708 Leadership and Supervision 4

Research of principles of leadership and supervision and hazards to

leadership with an emphasis on human relations in education

administration as related to church and denominational work.

A comprehensive analysis of various theories of educational

evangelism and lay evangelism and their implementation through the

education programme of a church.

A study of major forms of church and denominational polity.

The structure of the Nigerian Baptist Convention will be given special

attention. Local church administration problems and the “church base

design” elements will be researched

ADM

711 Church Staff Administration 4

A study of the principles and procedures which relate to administering

the work of multiple staff ministers in a church. Improving the effectiveness

of staff relationships, the major focus of the seminar, will be researched.

An advanced study of church business administration. The primary

objectives of the study will be to critically analyze and determine ways

and means by which a church may conduct each phase of its

business efficiently and economically.

EAD

701 Organization and Administration of Higher Education Institution 4

A study of the concept, scope, philosophy, aims and objectives, and

history of higher education in general but specifically as they relate to

Nigeria. An inquiry will be made into problems of educational aims,

methods, curriculum and societal relation with special reference to

contemporary Nigerian Higher Education.

The process of determining needs, resources, and criteria governing

allocation to higher education institution. Basic issues of fund raising,

budgeting, economics of finance scales of preference and evolution.

Reference to the tested techniques PPBS, PERTS, Unit-Cost analysis

and CBA.

Evaluation of problems relating to (in structural) teaching and

non-teaching staff and students in schools. Certification, selection,

assignment and development of teachers, staff evaluation and wage

structure. Dealing with professional organization and school’s boards,

staff-student personal policies and student and staff grievances.

and related countries in West Africa, East Africa, the United States,

the United Kingdom, Europe, Latin America etc. with emphasis on

comparative analysis of the problem and challenges of school –

community relations, goals of education, management of resources,

organization for effective management.

This seminar deals with the developmental processes of children

from birth to adolescence. Extensive research will be made into

the following physical and intellectual development, social and emotional

behaviour, and spiritual values.

CED

702 Early Childhood Religious Education 4

Research into and critical analysis of educational philosophies,

principles, objectives, and techniques employed to guide preschool

children in the secular as well religious environment.

CED

703 Later Childhood Religious Education 4

Research into and critical analysis of educational employed to guide

school-age children in the secular as well as the religious environment.

educational organizations for all children, birth through age twelve.

Also a comparative study of the objectives, methods, materials,

and activities used by the other denominations will be made available

and evaluated to help determine a sound programme for childhood

religious education.

and the responsibilities of the parents in the religious training of the

child will be studied and conclusions drawn. Emphasis will be on how

the home, church and community can work together in promoting

spiritual growth and development.

CED

706 Research Seminar in Childhood Education 4

Open to majors in childhood education at graduate level only. The

investigation will be creative in nature and constitutes a study

unrelated to the candidate’s dissertation.

Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member who

specializes in childhood education. The study is designed to meet

professional interests and needs of advanced graduate students.

in their areas of specialization under supervision of experts in each field.

Supervisors assess and submit written reports on each student at the

specified end of the internship. The student also submit written reports

of their experiences highlighting strengths/weaknesses of and suggestions

for future exercise.

The course examines various elements of the school curriculum

with a view to appraising them against set standards. Various

educational programmes within the school or church are equally

critiqued and the findings form bases for curriculum or programme

improvement. Candidates research criteria for evaluation. Strengths

are equally focused upon so that balance is the focus of progressive

evaluation.

of religious education. This will be followed by a thorough survey

of curriculum problems and trends. A survey and analysis will be made

of lesson materials of Nigerian Baptist Convention and some

other denominations.

FOU

701 Philosophy of Education 4

A thorough evaluation of the foundations of educational philosophy,

problems of education, pertinent philosophies of both secular and

religious education.

FOU

702 Educational Psychology 4

Advanced research into of the concepts of educational psychology

as they relate to Christian education.

activities, agencies and selected personalities of both the Old and

New Testaments.

FOU

704 History of Education 4

Research and analysis of the major developments in education from

post-biblical times until the present.

of educational philosophy. Educational implications of each philosopher

from the Judeo-Christian era to the postmodern educational era will be

analyzed and evaluated.

measurements, and organizing learning experiences. The second half

will be devoted to practice teaching and evaluations. This is a

continuous seminar through the year and no student may enroll at

mid-term without permission of the professor.

FOU

707 Teaching in Christian Higher Education 4

The course introduces students to the skills necessary for effective

teaching at a theological college or seminary. Attention will be given

to designing a course syllabus, faculty development, presentation

skills in the classroom, and developing student and faculty relationships.

contemporary culture, and the interaction of educational forces with

economic and sociological determinants.

FOU