About the Programme
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology (MAPTh) is a professional degree programme designed for pastors with experience in the field of ministry, who fulfil diverse ministerial functions of the Church, including various leadership roles which require precise and critical thinking, wise judgment, effective communication abilities, integrity in all actions, and recognition of opportunities for service. It equips the students with appropriate theological knowledge, advanced pastoral skills, and biblical insights to advance the objectives of the Church. Deep spiritual commitment, pastoral formation and ethical orientation are strongly emphasized characteristics of this programme.
Effective ministry demands a solid theological foundation grounded in unchanging biblical doctrines and dynamic methods of an effective presentation. Therefore, this programme helps students formulate and apply biblically sound approaches to ministry and mission and uphold the foundation of a commitment to traditional biblical Christianity in the context of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Africa. It also focuses on an integrated theology and philosophy of faithfulness to God and Scripture, objectivity in research, and integrity in relationships.
The programme seeks to prepare graduates who possess theological knowledge, ethical and spiritual values, communication competence, pastoral skills, and analytical thinking for both ministry and leadership to contribute effectively to their homes, churches, communities, and institutions. Transmitting this foundational biblical heritage—along with an appropriate level of knowledge and skills—forms the essential purpose of the Pastoral Theology Programme at the Adventist University of Africa.
Purpose of the ProgrammeAre you seeking flexible, informative and transformational one-stop theological training? Try the Masters of Arts in Pastoral Theology programme. It strengthens and renews your ministerial call. The programme prepares you to read and understand sections of the Old Testament and New Testament with an appreciation for Church history and application of Biblical principles of leadership to the needs of the local Church.Objectives of the Programme
Admission Requirements
Program CoordinatorDr. David OdhiamboEmail:
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e Duration of the Programme
MAPTH - Full Time – 2 years (4 Semesters) – Total 45 Credits |
MAPTH – Part Time – 3 years (3 Sessions) – Total 45 Credits |
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Year 1 1st Sem. |
Year 1 2nd Sem |
Year 2 1st Sem |
Year 2 2nd Sem |
Year 1 Session 1 |
Year 2 Session 2 |
Year 3 Session 3 |
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15 credits |
15 credits |
14 credits |
Register |
15 credits |
15 credits |
14 credits |
Requirements |
Credits |
Core Courses |
38 |
Research & Project |
6 |
Total |
44 |
MAPTH |
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Core Courses |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
CHMN 670 |
The Seventh-day Adventist Church Heritage |
3 |
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CHMN 630 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
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CHMN 639 |
Church Growth and Spiritual Nurture |
3 |
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CHMN 643 |
Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
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CHMN 667 |
Health Ministry |
3 |
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NTST 660 |
Gospels |
3 |
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CHMN 680 |
Expository Preaching |
3 |
|
MSSN 660 |
Topics in Mission |
2 |
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NTST/OTST 646 |
Biblical Exegesis |
3 |
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OTST 565/665 |
Pentateuch |
3 |
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THST 610 |
Revelation, Inspiration and Hermeneutics |
3 |
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THST 660 |
Contemporary issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
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THST 678 |
Issues in Science and religion |
3 |
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Total |
38 |
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Research |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
GSEM 605 |
Applied Theology Research in Religion |
3 |
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GSEM 695 |
Pastoral Theology Project |
6 |
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Total |
6 |
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Grand Total: |
47 |
Part-Time Schedule |
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MAPTH |
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Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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GSEM 605 |
Applied Theology Research and Writing |
3 |
CHMN 667 |
Health Ministry |
3 |
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THST 610 |
Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics |
3 |
THST 660 |
Contemporary Issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
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CHMN 630 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
OTST/NTST 678 |
Biblical Exegesis |
3 |
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CHMN 639 |
Church Growth and Spiritual Nurture |
3 |
OTST 565/665 |
Pentateuch |
3 |
|
CHPH 643 |
Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
MSSN 660 |
Topics in Mission |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
14 |
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Year 2 |
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Year 3 – Session 3 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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NTST 660 |
Gospels |
3 |
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THST 678 |
Issues in Science and Religion |
3 |
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CHMN 680 |
Expository Preaching |
3 |
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GSEM 695 |
Pastoral Theology Project |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
Total |
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Grand Total: |
Full-Time Schedule |
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MAPTH – 1 |
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Year 1 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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DATES |
Course Title |
Crs |
DATES |
Course Title |
Crs |
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GSEM 605 Applied Theology Research and Writing |
3 |
CHMN 667 Health Ministry |
3 |
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THST 610 Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics |
3 |
THST 660 Contemporary Issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
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CHMN 630 Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
OTST/NTST 678 Biblical Exegesis |
3 |
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CHMN 639 Church Growth and Spiritual Nurture |
3 |
OTST 665 Pentateuch |
3 |
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CHMN 639 Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
CHMN 670 SDA Church Heritage |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Dates |
Course Title |
Crs |
Dates |
Course Title |
Crs |
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MSSN 660 Topics in Mission |
2 |
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NTST 660 Gospels |
3 |
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THST 678 Science and Religion |
3 |
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CHMN 680 Expository Preaching |
3 |
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GSEM 695 Pastoral Theology Project |
6 |
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Total |
17 |
Total |
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Grand Total: 47 |