Programme

Bachelor of Theology (BTh)

A rigorous programme of theological formation at PTS Kumba.

3
Years Duration
180
Total Credits

Entry Requirements

GCE O/L (5 subjects including English) or equivalent; BTh entrance examination; church endorsement letter. Examination centres: Kumba, Buea, Bamenda.

Curriculum — BTh Courses

Level 200
Semester 1
CodeCourse TitleDepartmentCreditsType
COM254 Information and Communication Technology Development and Social Sciences 2 Compulsory
ENG252 English for Theology Development and Social Sciences 3 Compulsory
FRE253 Functional French Development and Social Sciences 2 Compulsory
NTG214 Elementary Greek I Biblical Studies 4 Compulsory
NTM212 The World of the New Testament Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
OTH213 Elementary Hebrew I Biblical Studies 4 Compulsory
OTM211 The World and Literature of the Old Testament Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
RSM251 Research Methodology Development and Social Sciences 4 Compulsory
WSP241 Principles of Liturgical Worship Practical Theology 3 Compulsory
Semester 2
CodeCourse TitleDepartmentCreditsType
CCA257 Cross-Cultural Anthropology Development and Social Sciences 3 Compulsory
ECH231 The Origin and Development of the Church from Jesus to the Reformation World Christianity and Mission Studies 4 Compulsory
NTG218 Elementary Greek II Biblical Studies 4 Compulsory
NTM216 The Synoptic Gospels: History and Methods Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
OTH217 Elementary Hebrew II Biblical Studies 4 Compulsory
OTM215 The Pentateuch Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
PHI256 Philosophy for Human Development. Development and Social Sciences 3 Compulsory
SOC255 Sociology for Social Transformation Development and Social Sciences 3 Compulsory
Level 300
Semester 1
CodeCourse TitleDepartmentCreditsType
ACS333 African Religio-Cultural Heritage and Other Religions. World Christianity and Mission Studies 3 Compulsory
DGM321 Foundations of Christian Doctrines: The Reformed Perspective Systematic Theology 4 Compulsory
GEA332 From the Great Evangelical Awakening to the Church in Africa World Christianity and Mission Studies 4 Compulsory
HOM342 Introduction to the Science of Preaching Practical Theology 4 Compulsory
ING3112 Intermediate Greek I Biblical Studies 2 Elective
IOH3111 Intermediate Hebrew I Biblical Studies 2 Elective
NTM3110 Community Gospel and Missions: Studying Luke-Acts Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
OTM319 Prophesy and Prophetism in the Old Testament Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
PSY358 Psychology for Development Development and Social Sciences 3 Compulsory
TTWCM334 Trends and themes in World Christianity and Missions World Christianity and Mission Studies 3 Compulsory
Semester 2
CodeCourse TitleDepartmentCreditsType
CESM343 Christian Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Ministry Practical Theology 3 Compulsory
DGM322 Christian Engagement with the Person and Work of Jesus Christ (Reformed Christology, Pneumatology and Ecclesiology) Systematic Theology 4 Compulsory
EAT323 Emerging African Theologies. Systematic Theology 3 Compulsory
EIR335 Ecumenism and Interreligious Studies World Christianity and Mission Studies 3 Compulsory
INTG3116 Intermediate Greek II Biblical Studies 2 Elective
IOH3115 Intermediate Hebrew II Biblical Studies 2 Elective
NTM3114 New Testament Epistles and Church Practice Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
OTM3113 The Writings of the Hebrew Scriptures Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
PCC344 Pastoral Care and Counselling Practical Theology 4 Compulsory
WSP345 Proclamation of the Word in Worship Practical Theology 3 Compulsory
Level 400
Semester 1
CodeCourse TitleDepartmentCreditsType
ADG4120 Advance Greek I Biblical Studies 2 Elective
ADH419 Advance Hebrew I Biblical Studies 2 Elective
CAE424 Contemporary Issues in Christian/African Ethics and Morality Systematic Theology 3 Compulsory
CBI4118 Contextual Biblical Interpretation Biblical Studies 3 Compulsory
CSP447 Christian Spirituality and Personal Development Practical Theology 3 Compulsory
MCD436 Introduction to Missional Church Development: Principles and Practices of Evangelism and Discipleship World Christianity and Mission Studies 3 Compulsory
OTM4117 Biblical Anthropology Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
PCT425 Peace and Conflict Transformation Practical Theology 4 Compulsory
PRM446 Practicum I (Worship and Spiritual Development Practical Theology 2 Compulsory
PRM4510 Practicum II (Sustainable Development Projects) Practical Theology 2 Compulsory
RCS459 Resource Mobilisation and Christian Stewardship Development and Social Sciences 3 Compulsory
WGS426 Women and Gender Studies Practical Theology 3 Compulsory
Semester 2
CodeCourse TitleDepartmentCreditsType
ADG4123 Advance Greek II Biblical Studies 2 Elective
ADH4122 Advance Hebrew II Biblical Studies 2 Elective
CAM448 Church Administration and Management Practical Theology 4 Compulsory
CCH437 Cameroon Church History World Christianity and Mission Studies 3 Compulsory
CED4410 Christian Education Practical Theology 3 Compulsory
NTM4121 The Johannine Writings and the Pastoral Letters Biblical Studies 5 Compulsory
PRM449 Practicum III (Practical Homiletics) Practical Theology 2 Compulsory
RSP4511 Research Paper Practical Theology 6 Compulsory
SEC4411 Self-Concept Practical Theology 2 Compulsory
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