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Diploma of Theology
Diploma of Theology
Duration :
3 years (6 semesters)
Programme Description
A three-year programme equipping students for ministry as pastors and workers for the Church, and providing the biblical and theological training needed for other church-related ministries. Students complete 108 credit hours and write a doctrinal statement as a graduation requirement.
Diploma of Theology is offered by the School of Diploma Studies and leads to the award of the Diploma of Theology. Entry is by a written entrance examination set by CBTS followed by an interview. The programme runs over 3 years, with 80 places available at the Ndu and Kumba campuses and through our Distance Learning Centres.
What you'll study
- Research methods and general studies
- Pastoral care and counselling
- Biblical studies and exegesis
- Systematic and biblical theology
- Intercultural studies and missions
- Church music foundations
- 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 36 courses across 3 years, totalling 108 credit hours. Core courses are required of every student; electives are chosen in consultation with your Concentration Advisor.
Year 1
First semester · 18 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSR300 | Basic Computer | 3 | Core |
| PCC301 | Spiritual Growth and Ministry | 3 | Core |
| GSR302 | Functional English I | 3 | Core |
| BIS300 | Basic Bible Introduction | 3 | Core |
| THS300 | Introduction to Bible Doctrines I | 3 | Core |
| BIS301 | Basic Bible Interpretation I | 3 | Core |
Second semester · 18 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICM300 | Missions in the Old and New Testaments | 3 | Core |
| THS301 | Introduction to Bible Doctrines II | 3 | Core |
| BIS302 | Basic Bible Interpretation II | 3 | Core |
| GSR303 | Functional English II | 3 | Core |
| THS302 | History of the Church in Cameroon | 3 | Core |
| DCM300 | Fundamentals of Church Music | 3 | Core |
Year 2
First semester · 18 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSR304 | Functional French I | 3 | Core |
| BIS303 | Exposition of the Torah | 3 | Core |
| BIS304 | Basic Principles of Preaching | 3 | Core |
| PCC302 | Fundamentals of Christian Counselling | 3 | Core |
| ICM301 | Cross-Cultural Evangelism and Discipleship | 3 | Core |
| BIS305 | Elementary Biblical Hebrew | 3 | Core |
Second semester · 18 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSR305 | Functional French II | 3 | Core |
| BIS306 | Exposition of the Prophets | 3 | Core |
| ICM302 | Church Planting in African Societies | 3 | Core |
| BIS307 | Basic Preaching Practicum II | 3 | Core |
| BIS308 | Elementary Biblical Greek | 3 | Core |
| THS303 | Fundamentals of Christian Worship | 3 | Core |
Year 3
First semester · 18 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS309 | Exposition of the Gospels | 3 | Core |
| BIS310 | Exposition of Acts and the Pauline Epistles | 3 | Core |
| GSR307 | Accounting and Stewardship | 3 | Core |
| CED300 | Fundamentals of Christian Education | 3 | Core |
| THS304 | Basic Christian Social Ethics | 3 | Core |
| PCC304 | Christian Marriage and Family | 3 | Core |
Second semester · 18 credit hours
| Code | Course | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THS305 | Basic Apologetics | 3 | Core |
| CLA300 | Introduction to Leadership and Administration | 3 | Core |
| THS306 | Fundamentals of Pastoral Theology | 3 | Core |
| CED301 | Essentials of Lesson Preparation and Delivery | 3 | Core |
| THS307 | Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare | 3 | Core |
| ICM303 | Islamic Beliefs and Practices | 3 | Core |
Programme Includes:
- Tuition :
120,000 FCFA
- Application fee :
12,000 FCFA
- Entrance fee :
10,000 FCFA
- Duration :
3 years
- Courses :
36
- Credit hours :
108
- Award :