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Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies and World Missions
Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies and World Missions
Duration :
3 years (6 semesters)
Programme Description
Prepares students for ministry as pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries, urban ministers and church planters. Emphasises missions, evangelism and church planting alongside a sound biblical foundation. Total 110 credit hours, including a six-credit long essay.
Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies and World Missions 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 50 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
- Bible translation
- 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 38 courses across 3 years, totalling 107 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 |
| PCC401 | Spiritual Formation and Development | 3 | Core |
| GSR400 | Use of English | 2 | Core |
| GSR401 | Introduction to Theological Research | 2 | Core |
Second semester · 20 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 |
| PCC402 | Introduction to Counselling | 3 | Core |
| BIS403 | Introduction to Hermeneutics | 3 | Core |
| TRA402 | Translation Principles I | 2 | Elective |
| ICM406 | Christianity and Culture (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 | Introduction to Homiletics | 3 | Core |
| THS404 | Introduction to Christian Worship | 3 | Core |
| PCC409 | Introductory Supervised Ministry | 1 | Core |
Second semester · 23 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS407 | Basic Biblical Greek II | 3 | Core |
| ICM402 | Introduction to Evangelism and Discipleship | 3 | Core |
| THS403 | Introduction to Christian Social Ethics | 3 | Core |
| CED404 | Educational Organization and Planning | 3 | Core |
| CLA400 | Leadership and Church Administration | 3 | Core |
| THS405 | Introduction to Christian Philosophy | 2 | Core |
| ICM403 | Church Planting Principles (J-Term) | 3 | Core |
| ICM407 | Introduction to Urban Missiology (J-Term) | 3 | Core |
Year 3
First semester · 16 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSR402 | Functional French | 3 | Core |
| BIS409 | New Testament Book Study I | 3 | Core |
| THS408 | Introduction to Christian Apologetics | 2 | Core |
| THS409 | Introduction to Pastoral Theology | 3 | Core |
| THS410 | Introductory Spiritual Warfare | 2 | Core |
| GSR410 | Free Elective | 3 | Elective |
Second semester · 16 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICM404 | Introduction to World Religions and Cults | 2 | Core |
| ICM405 | Introduction to Islam | 2 | Core |
| PCC406 | Introduction to Marriage and Family | 3 | Core |
| GSR405 | Introduction to Clergy and the Law | 3 | Core |
| ICM410 | Long Essay | 6 | Core |
Programme Includes:
- Tuition :
280,000 FCFA
- Application fee :
15,000 FCFA
- Entrance fee :
15,000 FCFA
- Duration :
3 years
- Courses :
38
- Credit hours :
107
- Award :