Bachelor of Theology Program (Academic)
The Bachelor of Theology Program (BTH) is an academic theology degree that offers an integrative insight and approach to doing Theology. It is also a professional degree that offers the opportunity for theological reflection on the ministry that the church and its clergy offer.
The intention is to equip candidates and students with the necessary tools needed to apply academic theology to practice. That is, students will learn how to theologize by applying academic knowledge to practical and contextual matters. It will encourage students to apply knowledge derived from other aspects of theology to contemporary issues through rigorous academic theological reflection that is grounded in and informed by the Bible, Tradition and Reason (and in certain context, relevant religious experiences)
It is only through critical analytical approach to theology that one can achieve a more effective and relevant theo-praxis that is rooted in knowledge and Christian theology. In this programme, knowledge gained from biblical tradition and doctrine will be applied to liturgical practice in order to enable sound practical theology that is truly born out of religious and historical traditions.
The theology degree shall consist of 4 sections. Namely,
1. Biblical Traditions
2. Systematic Theology
3. Liturgical and Practical Theology
4. Religious and Historical Tradition
REQUIREMENTS
BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Five credits including English and Christian Religious knowledge at a sitting and six credits in the same order at not more than two sittings, previous and higher degree may be added advantage for waiver on some details for admission.
- AGE LIMIT: Applicant must not be older than 40 years of age as at September of the enrolling academic year.
- Involvement in Church ministry and experience will be required.
- Applicant from the Anglican church shall be recommended by his Diocesan Bishop.
- DURATION: 4 Academic Sessions of 2 Semesters.
- PERIOD: September – May ending.