The Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS) has been designed to assist theologians, pastors and other ministry workers in developing expertise in Scripture, theology, and church history. With the challenges of local and global changes and transformations on the continent, ministry in all its areas now requires specialized training.
The programme offers three majors, namely Biblical Studies, Biblical Languages and Theological-Historical Studies. The three majors reflect the areas of significant importance in the ministry to the Christian Church. Each area represents unique challenges that require specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes.
The Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS) programme is designed to provide needed preparation for a more effective frontline ministry and teaching of religion courses in schools and colleges.
The Biblical and Theological Studies programme is designed to provide needed preparation for a more effective frontline ecclesiastical ministry and the teaching of religion.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in Theology/Religion with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent grade of 60%.
- Have two Recommendations: One from the local Church Board and one from your previous university or from the employing organization if employed. Submit the name, email address and designation of your referees, and AUA admissions will email the link for completing the online recommendation form. The applicant should seek the consent of the referee before submitting their details.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in English.
Programme Coordinator: Dr Robert Osei-Bonsu
Email:
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Duration: 2 Years, Full Time
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Type of Courses
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No. of Courses
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Credit Hours
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Core and Research
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7
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21
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Specialization
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7
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21
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Electives
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2
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6
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Thesis
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1
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6
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Total
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17
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54
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MABTS - Biblical Studies: Old Testament Specialization
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Year 1 - Semester 1
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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GSEM 607
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Documentary Research and Writing
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3
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CHIS 675
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Life, Work and Writings of Ellen G White
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3
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AFTR 688
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African Culture and Religion
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3
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GSEM 608
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Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible
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3
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Total
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12
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| |
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Year I – Semester II
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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OTST 558
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Readings in Hebrew Old Testament
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3
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OTST 612
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Biblical Hermeneutics
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3
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OTST 620
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Old Testament Background
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3
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CHMN 630
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Church Leadership and Administration
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3
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Total
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12
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Year 2 – Semester I
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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NTST 558
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Reading in Greek New Testament
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3
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OTST 621
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Theology of the Old Testament
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3
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OST 636
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Principles and Methods of New Testament Exegesis
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3
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Elective
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3
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Total
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12
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Year 2 - Semester II
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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OTST 665
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The Pentateuch
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3
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OTST 672
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Theology of the New Testament
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3
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CHMN 639
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Church Growth and the Equipping Pastor
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3
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| |
Elective
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3
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Total
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12
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|
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*GSEM 695
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MA Thesis
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6
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|
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Total Credits for the Programme
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54
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*GSEM 695 MA Thesis (6 credits) is spread throughout the last year of study for full-time students.
MABTS - Biblical Studies: New Testament Specialization
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Year 1 - Semester 1
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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GSEM 607
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Documentary Research and Writing
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3
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CHIS 675
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Life, Work and Writings of Ellen G White
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3
|
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AFTR 688
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African Culture and Religion
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3
|
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GSEM 608
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Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible
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3
|
| |
Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year I – Semester II
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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OTST 558
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Readings in Hebrew Old Testament
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3
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OTST 612
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Biblical Hermeneutics
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3
|
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NTST 620
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New Testament Background
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3
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CHMN 630
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Church Leadership and Administration
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3
|
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Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year 2 – Semester I
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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NTST 558
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Reading in Greek New Testament
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3
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NTST 660
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Gospels
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3
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NTST 636
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Principles and Methods of New Testament Exegesis
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3
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Elective
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3
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Total
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12
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|
|
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Year 2 - Semester II
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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NTST 665
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The Book of Revelation
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3
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NTST 672
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Theology of the New Testament
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3
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CHMN 639
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Church Growth and the Equipping Pastor
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3
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| |
Elective
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3
|
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Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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*GSEM 695
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MA Thesis
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6
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| |
|
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Total Credits for the Programme
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54
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*GSEM 695 MA Thesis (6 credits) is spread throughout the last year of study for full-time students.
MABTS - Biblical Languages Specialization
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Year 1 - Semester 1
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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GSEM 607
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Documentary Research and Writing
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3
|
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CHIS 675
|
Life, Work and Writings of Ellen G White
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3
|
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AFTR 688
|
African Culture and Religion
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3
|
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GSEM 608
|
Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible
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3
|
| |
Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year I – Semester II
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|
Code
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Course Title
|
Credits
|
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OTST 558
|
Readings in Hebrew Old Testament
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3
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OTST 612
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Biblical Hermeneutics
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3
|
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NTST 620
|
New Testament Background
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3
|
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CHMN 630
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Church Leadership and Administration
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3
|
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Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year 2 – Semester I
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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OTST/NTST612
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Biblical Hermeneutics
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3
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OTST 626
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Advanced Biblical Hebrew
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3
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OTST 636
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Principles and Methods of Old Testament Exegesis
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3
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Elective
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3
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| |
Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year 2 - Semester II
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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NTST 626
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Advanced Biblical Greek
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3
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NTST 636
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Principles and Methods of New Testament Exegesis
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3
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OTST 651
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Biblical Aramaic
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3
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CHMN 639
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Church Growth and the Equipping Pastor
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3
|
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Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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*GSEM 695
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MA Thesis
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6
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|
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Total Credits for the Programme
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54
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*GSEM 695 MA Thesis (6 credits) is spread throughout the last year of study for full-time students.
MABTS - Systematic Theology Specialization
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Year 1 - Semester 1
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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GSEM 607
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Documentary Research and Writing
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3
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CHIS 675
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Life, Work and Writings of Ellen G White
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3
|
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AFTR 688
|
African Culture and Religion
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3
|
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GSEM 608
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Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible
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3
|
| |
Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year 1 – Semester II
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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OTST 558
|
Readings in Hebrew Old Testament
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3
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OTST 612
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Biblical Hermeneutics
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3
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CHMN 630
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Church Leadership and Administration
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3
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THST 604
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Methods in Church History, Historical & Systematic Theology
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3
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Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year 2 – Semester I
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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NTST 558
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Readings in Greek Old Testament
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3
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CHPH 515
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Principles of Christian Ethics
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3
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THST 610
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Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics
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3
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THST 674
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Development of SDA Theology and Lifestyle
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3
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Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year 2 - Semester II
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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THST 622
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Doctrine of Salvation
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3
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THST 633
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Seminar
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3
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CHMN 639
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Church Growth and Equipping Pastor
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3
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| |
Elective
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3
|
| |
Total
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12
|
| |
|
|
|
*GSEM 695
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MA Thesis
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6
|
| |
|
|
| |
Total Credits for the Programme
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54
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*GSEM 695 MA Thesis (6 credits) is spread throughout the last year of study for full-time students.
MABTS - Church History Specialization
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Year 1 - Semester 1
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
|
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GSEM 607
|
Documentary Research and Writing
|
3
|
|
CHIS 675
|
Life, Work and Writings of Ellen G White
|
3
|
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AFTR 688
|
African Culture and Religion
|
3
|
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GSEM 608
|
Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible
|
3
|
| |
Total
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12
|
| |
|
|
|
Year 1 – Semester II
|
|
Code
|
Course Title
|
Credits
|
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OTST 558
|
Readings in Hebrew Old Testament
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3
|
|
OTST 612
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Biblical Hermeneutics
|
3
|
|
CHMN 630
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Church Leadership and Administration
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3
|
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THST 604
|
Methods in Church History, Historical & Systematic Theology
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3
|
| |
Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year 2 – Semester I
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Code
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Course Title
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Credits
|
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NTST 558
|
Readings in Greek Old Testament
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3
|
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CHPH 515
|
Principles of Christian Ethics
|
3
|
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CHIS 610
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History of the Early and Medieval Church
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3
|
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THST 674
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Development of SDA Theology and Lifestyle
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3
|
| |
Total
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12
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| |
|
|
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Year 2 - Semester II
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|
Code
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Course Title
|
Credits
|
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CHIS 612
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History of the Reformation and Modern Church
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3
|
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CHIS 633
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Seminar
|
3
|
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CHMN 639
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Church Growth and Equipping Pastor
|
3
|
| |
Elective
|
3
|
| |
Total
|
12
|
| |
|
|
|
*GSEM 695
|
MA Thesis
|
6
|
| |
|
|
| |
Total Credits for the Programme
|
54
|
*GSEM 695 MA Thesis (6 credits) is spread throughout the last year of study for full-time students.
