The Bachelor of Theology programme at African Christian College prepares students for excellent service in the Kingdom by educating students in biblical and theological studies with opportunities for a minor in leadership or counselling.
The Bachelor programme is 128 credits and completed in three years. Accepted students are required to enroll in six courses each semester and two courses during the winter break (June-July).
Courses numbered in the 100’s are limited to first year students, 200’s are limited to first and second year students, 300’s are limited to second and third year students and 400’s are exclusively for bachelor candidates in their third year. [Course descriptions]
Course Requirements
General Education – 33 credits
- GEN102 – English I
- GEN103 – Fundamentals of Communication
- GEN104 – Mathematics
- GEN105 – Computer Skills
- GEN202 – English II World and African Literature
- GEN203 – World And African History
- GEN204 – HIV/AIDS
- GEN302 – Cultural Anthropology
- GEN303 – World Religions
- PSC201 – Introduction to Psychology and Counselling
- PSC306 – Marriage and Family
Biblical Ethical Spiritual Foundations – 29 credits
- BIB102 – Acts
- BIB103 – New Testament Survey
- BIB104 – Old Testament History
- BIB203 – Romans/Galatians
- THE101 – Life and Teachings of Jesus
- THE102 – Personal Evangelism
- THE201 – Spiritual Formation
- THE301 – Christian Ethics
- THE302 – Church Planting and Growth
- PSC202 – Pastoral Counseling
Theology Major Courses – 48 credits
- BIB202 – General Epistles
- BIB302 – Corinthians
- BIB303 – New Testament Greek for Beginners I
- BIB304 – New Testament Greek for Beginners II
- BIB402 – Revelation
- BIB403 – Hebrews
- LEA202 – Introduction to Christian Leadership
- LEA203 – Conflict Resolution
- PSC201 – Introduction to Psychology and Counselling
- THE303 – Preacher’s Life and Work
- THE304 – Prophets
- THE305 – Systematic Theology I
- THE308 – Educational Programme of the Church
- THE401 – African Spiritual Life
- THE403 – Hermeneutics
- THE408 – Cross of Christ
Electives – 18 credits
To meet the requirements for a degree in theology, students must either complete 18 (6 courses) credits from the following list OR complete a Minor in Counselling or Minor in Leadership. All courses are 3 credits.
- BIB101 – Introduction to Bible Studies
- GEN206 – Personal and Community Health and Hygiene
- GEN207 – Theory and Practice of Critical Thinking
- GEN305 – Introduction to Agriculture and Environmental Science
- LEA302 – Assessing Leadership Types and Styles
- LEA304 – Communication in Organizations
- LEA305 – Entrepreneurship
- LEA306 – Innovation and Problem Solving in Work Forces
- LEA307 – Leaders for, NGOs and Volunteer Organizations
- LEA308 – Leadership Development and Assessment in Organizations
- LEA309 – Project Leadership
- LEA310 – Leadership in Pre-College Educational Institutions
- LEA402 – Marketing Principles
- LEA403 – Meeting the Leadership Challenge
- PSC301 – Abnormal Psychology
- PSC303 – Social Psychology
- PSC304 – Systems Theory
- PSC305 – Theories of Counselling
- PSC401 – Behaviour Change Psychology
- PSC402 – Developmental Psychology
- PSC403 – Group Counselling
- PSC404 – Psychological Testing
- PSC405 – School Guidance and Counselling
- PSC406 – Trauma Counselling
- THE306 – Ministry Beyond the Pulpit
- THE307 – Church History
- THE402 – Apologetics
- THE404 - Systematic Theology II
- THE405 – Restoration History
- THE406 – Torah
- THE407 – Wisdom Literature
- THE409 – Fine Arts in Theological Perspective
