RCT
552 Psalms 2 E
A study of the literature and theology of the Psalms with
special attention to their relevance to contemporary African
Christian life.
RCT
570 Synoptic Gospels 2 R
This is a detailed study of the synoptic gospels; the nature
of the synoptic problem; the current proposed solutions and
the contribution of the synoptists to christian doctrine.
RCT
581 General Epistles 2 E
An examination of the literature and theology of the general
epistles one of which is selected for detailed exegesis. Effort
is made to relate this study to the life of the Church in Africa.
RCT
594 Revelation 2 E
A study of the literature and theology of the book of Revelation.
Portions are selected for in-depth exegesis for a better
appreciation and understanding of the message of the book.
RED
519 Senior Seminar 2 C
Students are guided to relate insights learned from biblical,
theological, philosophical, historical, missiological, musical,
and practical studies and to integrate these into their
concepts of Christian ministry and professional competence.
Each student is challenged to develop personal proposals for
continuing educational experiences to the needs of local
congregation.
GES
520 General Philosophy 3 C
A study of the great systems of thought, beginning with
the early Greeks and giving special attention to the
development of certain Western system and thinkers.
MASTER OF DIVINITY IN THEOLOGY (SANDWICH) SEQUENCING
First Contact Session
Course Title Credit Status
RCT 501 Old Testament Survey I & II - 3 C
RCT 508 Church History I - 3 C
RCT 519 Christian Worship - 3 C
RED 501 Research Methodology & Reporting - 2 C
RED 502 Educational Administration in the church- 3 R
CMU 578 Music Fundamentals 3 R
RED 500 Spiritual Formation - 1 C
GES 521 ICT for Ministries - 0 C
18
Second Contact Session
RCT 502 New Testament Survey I & II - 3 C
RCT 509 Church History II - 3 C
RCT 516 Christian Preaching - 3 C
RCT 503 Elementary Hebrew - 3 C
RCT 506 Intro. to World Religions - 3 C
RED 511 Introduction to Ministry - 1 C
RED 504 Church Administration - 3 R
19
Third Contact Session
RCT 547 Hebrew Exegesis - 3 C
RCT 507 Biblical Hermeneutics - 2 C
RCT 511 Systematic Theology I - 3 C
RED 505 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching - 3 R
RCT 517 Pastoral Care & Counseling - 3 C
RCT 536 Biblical Archaeology - 3 C
RCT 513 Christian Ethics - 3 C
20
Fourth Contact Session
RCT 512 Systematic Theology II - 3 C
RCT 570 Synoptic Gospels - 2 C
RCT 504 Elementary Greek - 3 C
RED 517 Stewardship & Church Finance - 2 R
RED 525 Baptist Cooperative Programme - 2 C
GES 520 General Philosophy - 3 C
RCT 529 Prophetic Books - 3 C
RCT 543 African Traditional Religion - 2 C
20
Fifth Contact Session
RCT 546 Greek Exegesis - 3 C
RCT 505 Baptist History - 2 C
RCT 534 Old Testament Theology - 3 C
RCT 535 History & Development of Islam - 2 C
RCT 530 Pauline Writings - 2 C
RCT 518 Evangelism - 2 R
RCT 533 Ministerial Ethics - 2 C
RCT 514 Christian Philosophy - 3 C
RCT 556 Multi-Staff Pastoral Ministry - 2 C
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Sixth Contact Session
RCT 550 Degree Essay - 6 C
RED 506 Senior Seminar - 2 C
RCT 523 Church Planting & Growth - 2 C
RCT 542 Baptist Doctrines - 2 C
RCT 531 New Testament Theology - 2 C
CMU 548 Christian Hymnody - 2 R
RCT 539 African Christian Theology - 2 C
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Total Hours = 117
*** 4 hours of electives is required
E. MASTER OF DIVINITY IN MISSIOLOGY ADDITIONAL COURSES
Course Title Credit Status
RCT 510 History of Christian Missions 3 C
RCT 520 Theology of Missions 2 C
RCT 521 Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) Missions 2 C
RCT 522 Cultural Anthropology 2 C
RCT 523 Church Planting & Growth 2 C
RCT 524 Missionary Finance 2 C
RCT 525 Issues in Cross-Cultural Missions 2 C
RCT 526 Missions Strategy 2 C
RCT 551 Missions Field Practical 0 C
RED 500 Spiritual Formation 2 C
RED 501 Research Methodology & Reporting 2 R
RED 502 Educational Administration in the Church 3 R
RED 504 Church Administration 3 R
RED 505 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 E
RED 519 Senior Seminar 2 C
CMU 548 Christian Hymnody 2 R
CMU 578 Music Fundamentals 3 C
RCT 549 Leadership in Missions 2 C
RED 503 Leadership Principles, Recruitment & Training 2 E
GES 521 ICT for Ministries 0 C
F. MASTER OF DIVINITY IN MISSIOLOGY SEQUENCING
YEAR I
First Semester Second Semester
Course Title Credit Status Course Title Credit Status
RCT 501 Old Testament Survey 3 C RCT 502 New Testament Survey 3 C
RCT 508 Church History I 3 C RCT 509 Church History II 3 C
RCT 519 Christian Worship 3 C RCT 516 Christian Preaching 3 C
RED 501 Research Methodology and C RCT 506 Intro to World Religions 3 C
Reporting 2 C RED 511 Introduction to Ministry 1 C
RED 502 Educational Administration C RCT 503 Elementary Hebrew 3 R
in the Church 3 C RED 504 Church Administration 3 C
GES 521 ICT for Ministries 0 C 19
RED 500 Spiritual Formation 1 C
CMU 578 Music Fundamentals 3 C
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YEAR II
RED 505 Princ. & Dyn. Of Teachg. 3 C RED525 Baptist Cooperative Prog. 2 C
RCT 507 Biblical Hermeneutics 2 C RCT 526 Mission Strategy 2 C
RCT 511 Systematic Theology I 3 C RCT 510 History of Christian Mission 3 C
RCT 525 Issues in Cross-Cultural RCT 512 Systematic Theology II 3 C
Missions 2 C RCT 549 Leadership in Missions 2 C
RCT 513 Christian Ethics 3 C RCT 504 Elementary Greek 3 C
RCT 517 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 C RCT 522 Cultural Anthropology 2 C
RCT 536 Biblical Archaeology 3 R RCT 543 African Trad. Religion 2 R
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YEAR III
RCT 505 Baptist History 2 C RCT 542 Baptist Doctrines 2 C
RCT 514 Christian Philosophy 3 C RED 519 Senior Seminar 2 C
RCT 518 Evangelism 2 C RCT 550 Degree Essay 6 C
RCT 556 Multi-Staff Pastoral Min. 2 C RCT 520 Theology of Missions 2 C
RCT 533 Ministerial Ethics 2 C RCT 521 N.B.C. Mission 2 C
RCT 524 Missionary Finance & Mgt. 2 C RCT 523 Church Planting & Growth 2 C
RCT 535 History and Development CMU 548 Christian Hymnody 2 R
of Islam 2 C 18
RCT 551 Mission Field Practical 0 C
15
Total Semester Hours = 108
Electives:
----------- Exegesis of St. John 2
----------- Literature & Theology of Luke 2
----------- Modern Church History 2
RCT 527 Christian Theology 2
RCT 528 Introduction to the Early Church 3
RCT 532 Marriage & Family Counseling 2
RCT 538 Contemporary Theology 3
RCT 540 Psychology of Religious Experience 2
RCT 541 Counseling Practicum 2
RCT 544 General Epistles 2
RCT 545 Liberation Theology 2
RCT 552 Psalms 2
RCT 594 Revelation 2
*** 10 hours of electives is required
MASTER OF DIVINITY IN MISSIOLOGY DESCRIPTIONS
Course Title Credit Status
RCT
510 History of Christian Missions 3 C
A study of biblical character of missions and a survey
of the world-wide expression of Christianity from apostolic
era to the present. Special attention is given to the planting
of Christianity in Africa.
RCT
520 Theology of Missions 2 C
A study of the theological roots and character of missions.
Emphasis will be made on theological foundations for missions
theory and practice from biblical and historical perspectives,
notable theologies of missions, significance of doctrines vital
to missions and its postmodern day application.
RCT
521 Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) Missions 2 C
The course is designed as a study of the NBC Global
Missions’ work with emphasis on qualification for service,
method, type of missionary work, contemporary
developments and problems which affect missions.
RCT
522 Cultural Anthropology 2 C
An anthropological study of the institutions of culture.
The purpose is to enable students understand their
culture and prepare them to relate to persons of another
culture and present the gospel therein.
RCT
523 Church Planting & Growth 2 C
A study of the principles, strategies and methods of church
planting and church growth. Emphasis will be placed on the
practical relevance, contemporary trends and evaluation of
postmodern perspectives on church planting and growth.
RCT
524 Missionary Finance 2 C
The study of financial management of missions and budget
presentation as a means to ascertain the financial picture
and forecast of the missions.
RCT
525 Issues in Cross-Cultural Missions 2 C
A study of selected of issues relating to cultural differences
and factors affecting crossing cultural boundaries in missions.
Emphasis will be placed on the dynamic nature of culture and
the gospel; the ethical implication of cross cultural work and
dangers to effective relationship across culture.
RCT
526 Missions Strategy 2 C
The course focuses on key principles and strategies for
church planting and growth. Various methods used by church
traditions in Africa will be critically appraised.
RCT
549 Leadership in Missions 2 C
A study of the concept, principles, dynamics and modes
of leadership in missions with emphasis on equipping the
missionary with skills for effective leadership recruitment
and training in the task of missions.
RCT
551 Mission Field Practical 0 C
This course is a four week field practical during the
June-August vacation period. The course comprises of both
study and practice of church planting, missionary ministries,
missions survey and church growth activities. The student
studies literature on these matters and then has the opportunity
to apply them in both home and foreign missionary contexts.
Faculty and field supervisors are required for assessments as
well as the official sponsorship of a denomination such as
the GMB and churches.
F. Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Course Objectives, Listing, Sequence and Description)
The objectives of MATS level, students to be able to:
(a) demonstrate professional competence as ministers and as qualified denominational workers.
(b) manifest a sense of pastoral identity, pastoral calling and commitment to Christian ministry; and
(c) combine spirituality with innovative ways of doing ministry that is consistent with biblical and theological truth.
Master of Arts in Theological Studies Course Listing
Course Title Credit Status
RED 577 - Research Method 2 C
RCT 560 - Studies in Old Testament Literature 3 C
RCT 561 - Old Testament Theology 3 C
RCT 562 - Studies in New Testament Literature 3 C
RCT 563 - Early Christian Practices 3 C
RCT 564 - Contemporary Theology 3 C
RCT 565 - Topical Issues in Theology 2 C
RCT 566 - Christian Ethics 3 C
RCT 567 - History of Christian Thought 3 C
RCT 568 - Contemporary Missiology 3 C
RCT 569 - Counseling Practicum 2 C
RCT 570 - Pastoral Care & Counseling in Crisis Situation 2 C
RCT 571 - Strategies for Church Planting & Growth 3 C
RCT 572 - Biblical Hermeneutics 3 C
RCT 574 - Evangelism 3 C
RCT 575 - Research Essay 6 C
RCT 576 - Contemporary Biblical Proclamation in
African Context 2 C
RED 540 - Principles of Leadership 2 R
RED 541 - Financial Management in the Church 2 R
RED 562 - Conflict Management in the Church 3 R
RED 543 - Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R
RED 577 - Research Method 2 R
CMU 540 - The Hymn in Worship 2 R
CMU 541 - Worship Leadership 2 R
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50 credit hours is required for graduation
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) Course Sequencing
4 Contact Sessions
First Contact Session
First Semester
Course Title Credit Status
RED 577 - Research Method 2 R
RCT 560 - Studies in Old Testament Literature 2 C
RCT 563 - Early Christian Practices 2 E
RCT 561 - Themes in Old Testament Theology 2 C
Second Semester
RCT 564 - Contemporary Theology 2 C
RCT 565 - Topical Issues in Theology 2 C
RCT 578 - Prophetic Literature 2 C
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Second Contact Session
First Semester
RCT 569 - Counseling Practicum 2 C
RCT 572 - Biblical Hermeneutics 2 C
RCT 574 - Evangelism 2 C
Second Semester
RED 543 - Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 2 R
RCT 562 - Studies in New Testament Literature 2 C
RCT 567 - History of Christian Thought 2 E
RCT 579 - Studies in the Gospels 2 C
- Elective 2
17
Third Contact Session
First Semester
Course Title Credit Status
RCT 570 - Pastoral Care & Counseling in Crisis Situation 2 C
CMU 541 - Worship Leadership 2 E
RED 541 - Financial Management in the Church 2 E
RCT 566 - Christian Ethics 2 C
RED 540 - Principles of Leadership 2 C
Second Semester
RCT 575 - Research Essay 6 C
RCT 580 - Studies in the Pauline Literature 2 C
RCT 581 - The Doctrine of Providence 2 C
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Fourth Contact Session (Minimester of final year)
First Semester
RCT 568 - Contemporary Missiology 2 C
RCT 571 - Strategies for Church Planting & Growth 2 C
RCT 576 - Cotemporary Biblical Proclamation in
African Context 2 C
Second Semester
RED 572 - Conflict Management in the Church 2 E
RCT 582 - Theology of Atonement 2 C
RCT 583 - Themes in African Christian Theology 2 C
- Elective 2
10
Total Hours = 52
· At least two of the Elective courses to be taken
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Course Descriptions)
Course Title Credit Status
RCT
560 Studies in Old Testament Literature 3 C
This is an exegetical study of each of the Old Testament
books with emphasis on historical issues, theological
interpretations, and contemporary applications; (e.g. the
Pentateuch, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel,
1 & 2kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther).
RCT
561 Themes in Old Testament Theology 3 C
A study of the nature, history and method of Old Testament
theology, along with an examination and application of the
major theological concepts in the Old Testament.
RCT
562 Studies in New Testament Literature 3 C
This is an exegetical survey of each of the New Testament
books with emphasis on historical issues, theological
interpretations, and contemporary applications.
RCT
563 Early Christian Practices 3 E
A seminar study of Christian developments, leaders,
writings and practice of faith in the first five centuries
of Christianity.
RCT
564 Contemporary Theology 3 C
An examination of the major contemporary theology.
It involves assessments of some outstanding and
contemporary works on the theology of the New Testament.
RCT
565 Topical Issues in Theology 2 C
This course examines on-going discussions on the wave of
neo-Pentecostalism and its implications for ministry today.
It examines the work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, baptism
of the Holy Spirit, miracles etc.
RCT
566 Christian Ethics 3 C
This course explores the biblical, historical, and theological
foundations of Christian ethics. It also equips the student to
apply these foundational elements in their decision making
on current issues such as alcohol, drugs, family, euthanasia,
economics, and politics.
RCT
567 History of Christian Thought 3 E
A detailed study of the history of philosophical ideas with
attention to their historical and theological significance.
The course examines in details the works of Plato, Aristotle
to Augustine’s philosophy.
RCT
568 Contemporary Missiology 3 C
An evaluation and definition of the contemporary theological
bases which form the foundation for missionary endeavour.
Conflicting theories, trends and issues will be studied.
RCT
569 Counseling Practicum 2 C
Counseling practicum combines basic theories of counseling
with skill development in effective communication that is
appropriate for both formal and informal structures of caring.
The course intends to provide awareness on how persons
become broken and in need of healing. The study is designed
to provide a theological and biblical appraisal for counseling.
RCT
570 Pastoral Care and Counseling in Crisis Situation 2 C
A psychological and theological study of major life crisis.
Attention is given to cultural understanding of human crises.
The study provides an understanding to physical,
psychological, cultural, social, spiritual and basic principles
of crises intervention that will enable pastors to minister
more effectively. Hospital (clinical) experience is required.
RCT
571 Strategies for Church Planting and Growth 3 C
A study of the biblical base and practical application of
contemporary discipleship strategies to plant and grow
church. The seminar will consist of guest presentations,
research-based reports, comparison and evaluation of current
discipleship strategies and parallel readings.
RCT
572 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 C
A study of the nature of the Bible, the definition of and need
for hermeneutics; a study of historical and contemporary
hermeneutical approaches; the principles of the grammatical-
historical-theological-practical approach; and case studies
of biblical passages which illustrate the principles.
RCT
574 Evangelism 3 C
A study of the nature and practice of evangelism with
emphases upon the biblical, theological, and practical
applications within the context of the local church. Special
emphasis will be given to the principles and practices of
evangelistic church growth and personal witnessing.
RED
540 Principles of Leadership 2 C
A comprehensive study of the principles, theories and
practice of good leadership in a local church. An analysis
will be made of leadership as they relate to churches.
RED
541 Financial Management in the Church 2 E
A study of basic Christian stewardship principles.
Planning family and church financial programmes is
emphasized. Administering these plans for churches
and families, including special financial emphasis,
is a major focus.
RED
542 Church Administration 3 C
A study of major forms of church and denominational polity.
The structure of the Nigerian Baptist Convention will be given
special attention. Local church administrative problems will
be studied.
RED
543 Principles and Dynamics of Teaching 3 C
A study of principles and methods of effective Christian
teaching including the development of presentation skills.
Approaches include planning and teaching for knowledge,
understanding, attitude change, and Christian action.
Opportunity for practice teaching and video taped
evaluation will be provided.
CMU
540 The Hymn in Worship 2 C
This is a study of hymns in worship examining the biblical
and theological significance for various occasions.
CMU
541 Worship Leadership 2 E
A skill development course, which focuses on principles
of effective worship leadership and the application of these
principles in practical exercises of public worship, such as
leading in prayer and reading the scripture.
RCT
575 Research Essay 6 C
Independent research and writing of a thesis on an approved
topic pertaining to ministry under the supervision of two
faculty members.
RCT
576 Contemporary Biblical Proclamation in African Context2 C
An examination of the theory and practice of Christian
preaching in Africa from the view points of relevance to
the contemporary social cultural, economic and political
experience of people in the continent sermons will be preached
by students, and will be analyzed and graded based on
the biblical content and contextual relevance.
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