The Religious Studies and Theology BA is offered in affiliation with the Zimbabwe Open University. This programme offers a solid foundation in theology and biblical studies alongside practical instruction and experience in mission & ministry. You will develop your understanding of Christian faith and theology at a leading Christian college, is designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge of Religious Studies and Theology to prepare students for professional ministry in churches, para-church organizations and academic institutions.
This degree produces a well-integrated student who can make meaningful contributions to the Religious Studies and theology discourse. Furthermore, the degree prepares students for a wide range of postgraduate courses.
Join us to build practical, vocational, ministry & church leadership skills.
4 Years
COURSES ON THE BIBLE AND LANGUAGES
Introduction to the Bible and Hermeneutics
Pentateuch & Historical Books
Old Testament Prophets & Apocalypse
Wisdom Literature & Psalms
Gospels and Acts
Pauline, Deutro-Pauline Epistles and Hebrews
Catholic Letters and Revelation
Biblical Greek (Grammar & syntax plus Reading and translation)
Biblical Hebrew (Grammar & syntax plus Reading and translation)
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY COURSES
Evangelism and Discipleship
Parish and Pastoral Work
Communication skills and Homiletics
Missiology
Integral Mission
Liturgy and Worship
Gospel & Culture
Pastoral Care & Counselling
Church and Society
Christian Education
Ministry placement 1
RELIGION COURSES
Phenomenology of Religion
African Traditional Religions
Philosophy of Religion
World Religions
Religion and Gender
GENERAL COURSES
Christian Ethics
Research Methods
Research Project
Computer skills
Christian Leadership, Management & Administration
HISTORY COURSES
Christian History and Thought from 1st Century to AD500
Christianity in Africa
Christian History & Thought 501-1500
Christian History and Thought: Reformation to the Modern world
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
Christian Theology
Modern & Contextual Theologies