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Course Summaries
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theology (B.A. Hons. Theo.)
This is a four-year, full-time general theological degree. The programme is offered in semester format offered at the TCZ campus in a blended format of both on-line and face-to-face instruction. It is affiliated under ZOU and accredited by ACTEA (the Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa). Graduates may thus pursue post-graduate studies on any continent. It is designed for those called to vocational ministry in the local church or para-church ministries, or to ministry in the marketplace, and whose leadership and skills requirements are more demanding than those of the regular diploma programme.In addition to the core curriculum, students are required to do a year of ministry internship in their third year. The programme comprises of six courses each semester, one of which is a choice of two electives in the second and fourth years (i.e. a total of four electives).
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Courses and Semesters
First Year
Second Year
Semester One
- Introduction to Judaeo-Christian Scriptures
- Fundamental Theology
- Church History 1 (Early Church)
- African Traditional Religions
- Foundations of Language Study
- Information Communication Technology
Semester Two
- Synoptic Gospels and Acts
- Ecumenical Theology
- Church History 2 (Mediaeval Church)
- New Testament Greek
- Christian Education
- Hermeneutics
Semester One
- Christian Doctrines 1
- Church Leadership and Administration
- Prophetic Literature
- Church History 3 (Reformation)
- Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Electives (choose one):
- Exegetical Paper
- Islam in World Religions
Semester Two
- Christian Doctrines 2
- Research Methods
- Pauline Literature
- Church History 4 (16th-20th C.; Southern Africa)
- Missiology
Electives (choose one):
- Biblical Counselling
- Wealth and Poverty
Third Year
Final Year
Semester One
- Work Related Learning (Internship)
Semester Two
- Work Related Learning (Internship)
Semester One
- Johannine Literature
- African Christian Theology
- Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counselling
- Political Theo. & Social Teaching of the Church
- Research Project
Electives (choose one):
- Christian Worship
- Biblical Ethics
- Advanced New Testament Greek
Semester Two
- Wisdom Literature
- Theories of Communication
- Community Development & Entrepreneurial Skills
- Pastoral Care and Contemporary Issues
- Research Project
Electives (choose one):
- Church Planting in the Contemporary World
- Ecology in a Christian World
- Advanced Biblical Hebrew
Course Summaries
POST-GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES Bachelor of Arts Special Honours in Theology (B.A. Sp. Hons. Theo.)
This is a one-year taught programme with a post-graduate emphasis in the disciplines of Theology, Biblical Studies (Old & New Testaments), Practical Theology, and Mission, designed to offer additional training for qualified graduates who wish to further their studies for personal benefit or as preparation for Master’s studies. The programme includes a year-long research project. Applicants must have a recognised and relevant, (i.e. Theology, Biblical Studies, Religious Studies or related discipline) undergraduate degree with an average grade of 65% or more to qualify.
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Courses and Semesters
One Year Programme
Semester One
- Philosophy of religion
- Old Testament interpretation
- Strategic Christian leadership
- Doctrines today
- Research project
Semester Two
- New Testament interpretation
- Pastoral care and counseling
- Theology of mission
- Research project