Department

Development and Social Sciences

One of the six academic departments at PTS Kumba, contributing to the holistic theological formation of our students.

About the Department

Development and Social Sciences

This department offers courses which expose students to developmental skills in economics, human and social processes in humanity and social sciences through critical thinking, human development, problem solving, interpersonal relations, communication, acquisition and management of resources and implementation of policies and practices of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) and the society at large. Courses in the department aim at exploring how humans’ interactions are influenced by individual collective and structural forces such as mental health (cognitive development), social relationships/politics and social transformation (positive changes and development). These courses aim at complimenting theological and pastoral formation courses offered in the seminary.

Courses Offered by Development and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
Semester 1
CodeCourse TitleLevelCreditsType
COM254 Information and Communication Technology 200 2 Compulsory
ENG252 English for Theology 200 3 Compulsory
FRE253 Functional French 200 2 Compulsory
RSM251 Research Methodology 200 4 Compulsory
Semester 2
CodeCourse TitleLevelCreditsType
CCA257 Cross-Cultural Anthropology 200 3 Compulsory
PHI256 Philosophy for Human Development. 200 3 Compulsory
SOC255 Sociology for Social Transformation 200 3 Compulsory
Semester 1
CodeCourse TitleLevelCreditsType
PSY358 Psychology for Development 300 3 Compulsory
RCS459 Resource Mobilisation and Christian Stewardship 400 3 Compulsory
Master of Theology (MTh)
Semester 1
CodeCourse TitleLevelCreditsType
THS661 Research Methodology 600 6 Compulsory
THS664 Theology and Development 600 6 Compulsory