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Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
Duration :
3 years (6 semesters)
Programme Description
Equips students for service as ministers of education, ministers to youth and children, and administrators in the local church, as missionaries in education, and as teachers. Total 111 credit hours, including a six-credit long essay.
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education is offered by the School of Undergraduate Studies and leads to the award of the Bachelor of Arts. Entry is by a written entrance examination set by CBTS followed by an interview. The programme runs over 3 years, with 40 places available at the Ndu and Kumba campuses and through our Distance Learning Centres.
What you'll study
- Biblical studies and exegesis
- Systematic and biblical theology
- Pastoral care and counselling
- Research methods and general studies
- Intercultural studies and missions
- Christian education
- Christian leadership and administration
- Preach and teach the Scriptures faithfully
- Minister within the Cameroon Baptist Convention
- Integrate theology with the realities of African ministry
- Serve with spiritual and moral integrity
Programme Curriculum
The programme comprises 39 courses across 3 years, totalling 112 credit hours. Core courses are required of every student; electives are chosen in consultation with your Concentration Advisor.
Year 1
First semester · 16 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS400 | Basic Biblical Hebrew I | 3 | Core |
| BIS401 | Introduction to the Holy Scriptures | 3 | Core |
| THS400 | Introduction to Systematic Theology I | 3 | Core |
| PCC400 | Spiritual Formation and Development | 3 | Core |
| GSR400 | Use of English | 2 | Core |
| GSR401 | Introduction to Theological Research | 2 | Core |
Second semester · 23 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS402 | Basic Biblical Hebrew II | 3 | Core |
| THS401 | Introduction to Systematic Theology II | 3 | Core |
| ICM401 | Introduction to World Christian Missions | 3 | Core |
| PCC401 | Introduction to Counselling | 3 | Core |
| CED400 | Introduction to Education | 3 | Core |
| BIS403 | Introduction to Hermeneutics | 3 | Core |
| CED401 | Introduction to Human Development (J-Term) | 2 | Core |
| CED402 | Psychology Applied to Education (J-Term) | 3 | Core |
Year 2
First semester · 16 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS404 | Basic Biblical Greek I | 3 | Core |
| BIS405 | Old Testament Book Study I | 3 | Core |
| THS402 | History of the Church in Africa | 3 | Core |
| BIS408 | Homiletics | 3 | Core |
| THS404 | Introduction to Christian Worship | 3 | Core |
| PCC408 | Introductory Supervised Ministry | 1 | Core |
Second semester · 23 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS406 | Basic Biblical Greek II | 3 | Core |
| THS403 | Introduction to Christian Social Ethics | 3 | Core |
| CLA400 | Leadership and Church Administration | 3 | Core |
| CED403 | Educational Organization and Planning | 3 | Core |
| CED404 | Lesson Preparation and Design I | 3 | Core |
| THS405 | Introduction to Christian Philosophy | 2 | Core |
| ICM402 | Introduction to Evangelism and Discipleship (J-Term) | 3 | Core |
| CED405 | Lesson Preparation and Design II (J-Term) | 3 | Core |
Year 3
First semester · 17 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSR402 | Functional French | 3 | Core |
| BIS409 | New Testament Book Study I | 3 | Core |
| THS410 | Introductory Spiritual Warfare | 2 | Core |
| CED408 | Christian Education for Children, Youths and Adults | 3 | Core |
| CED406 | Teaching Methods I | 3 | Core |
| CED407 | Teaching Methods II | 3 | Core |
Second semester · 17 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICM404 | Introduction to World Religions and Cults | 2 | Core |
| ICM406 | Christianity and Culture | 3 | Core |
| PCC406 | Introduction to Marriage and Family | 3 | Core |
| GSR405 | Introduction to Clergy and the Law | 3 | Core |
| CED409 | Long Essay | 6 | Core |
Programme Includes:
- Tuition :
280,000 FCFA
- Application fee :
15,000 FCFA
- Entrance fee :
15,000 FCFA
- Duration :
3 years
- Courses :
39
- Credit hours :
112
- Award :