DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Diploma of Theology
This program is designed for students that need the basic theological foundation for
academic pursuit in theology. It forms the foundation for which the advanced diploma
program is built.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
TH 311 PENTATEUCH
A study of contents of the Pentateuch against its archaeological background together with
consideration of the Pentateuchal problems of evolution and higher criticism. The laws
which form the basis of Israel’s theocracy will be examined with regard to their content,
meaning, and applicability today.
TH 312 INTRODUCTIONS TO THE OLD TESTAMENT
The student shall grasp the knowledge the people of God, the laws of God and its role, the
worship of God, the doctrine of atonement and its relevance to the New Testament
believer in Christ Jesus.
TH 313 INTRODUCTIONS TOTHE NEW TESTAMENT
A study in the background history to the New Testament events. The student shall
understand the historical, political, and socio-religious development of the Jewish theology
and what led to the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.
TH 314 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
The student shall understand the basic Bible fundamentals that form the basis for
doctrines, discipline and experience
TH 315 HOMILETICS
A comprehensive and systematic study on types of sermons and preparations. The art of
delivery and pulpit and time management shall be properly imbibed by the student.
TH 316 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS
There are different types of leadership styles. Students shall survey briefly, types of
leadership styles, but shall focus more on Biblical leadership styles.
TH 317 PASTORAL ETHICS
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This is also called pastoral theology. Student will be equipped with practical codes of
conduct for the pastoral profession.
TH 318 EVANGELISM
New approaches to witnessing shall be discussed. Comparism between the traditional
crusade methods and post-modern method shall be studied in the light of the Holy
Scripture.
TH 319 INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS
Students will learn histories of Missions from various lands and evangelism methods
adopted that brought breakthroughs which led to discipleship and planting of indigenous
churches.
TH 320 THE USE OF ENGLISH
In the course of study, students shall learn the grammatical aspect of Biblical
interpretation.
TH 321 BIBLE AS LITERATURE
The student will, at the end of the course, grasp the basic knowledge of literary criticism
and how to
TH 322 CHURCH HISTORY
The basic knowledge of early church history is the focus. From 33AD to the fall of Roman
Empire will be examined.
TH 323 LIFE OF DAVID
The life of Biblical King David is the focus of this study, and lessons on leadership and
emotional maturity is examined.
TH 324 SPIRITUAL WARFARE
The focus is spiritual formations in the spirit realm. Students will be introduced to spiritual
strategies and rules of engagement.
TH 325 DISCIPLESHIP
Steps to growth and maturity in Christ Jesus; and how to live a victorious Christian life.
TH311 PENTATEUCH 3
TH312 INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT 3
TH313 INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT 3
TH314 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 1 3
TH315 HOMILETICS 3
TH316 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 3
TH317 PASTORAL ETHICS 3
TH318 EVANGELISM 3
TH319 INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS 3
TH320 USE OF ENGLISH 3
TH321 BIBLE AS LITERATURE 3
TH322 CHURCH HISTORY 3
TH323 LIFE OF DAVID 3
TH324 SPIRITUAL WARFARE 3
TH325 DISCIPLESHIP 3
GS 326 LONG ESSAY 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
BS 411 BIBLE LANDS & CUSTOMS
The historical landmarks, cultures, peoples, and places in Bible days to enable students
grasp the different changes in times of biblical event.
BS 412 PENTECOSTAL HISTORY
This course shall trace the history of the Pentecostal movement from 1900 to the present
time: its development and influence in the body of Christ.
BS 413 BIBLE & EVOLUTION THEORIES
Students shall, at the end of the course, have a good understanding of what evolution
theories are all about and what the Bible says about creation
BS 414 HEBREW 1
Biblical language to enable the student understands the Scriptures better.
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BS 415 GREEK 1
Biblical language to enable the student understands the Scriptures better.
BS 416 LUCAN WRITINGS
There is no better way to the history of the life of Christ Jesus than the study of the Gospel
of St. Luke and Acts of the Apostles.
BS 417 DANIEL & REVELTION
The study of the apocalypses: the End Time doctrine of the Bible from the Books of Daniel
and Revelation.
BS 418 INTER-TESTAMENTAL WRITINGS
Historical events that occurred during the years of Silence between the end of the Old
Testament in Malachi and the beginning of the New Testament in Matthew.
BS 419 MARCAN & PETRINE WRITINGS
Comparism between the two traditional books of Peter, though written by John Mark a
disciple of Peter. Focus shall be based on the message of Christ in the two books.
TH 420 ISLAMICS
A study on the historical development of Islam, the theology and practice of the faith.
Battles and Jihad against Christians and the polemics.
TH 421 OLD TESTAMENT KINGS
This is a study of the life, administration, the rise and fall of each of the Old testament
kings and how their live are relevant to the contemporary church leaders.
TH 422 PENTATEUCH
At the end of this course, students shall have the knowledge of creation and a good
background of the Biblical origin of the origin of the Hebrew and how God began to bless
human race through thr seed of Abraham
TH 423 SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS ON GENESIS
A general overview of the book of Genesis.
TH 437 SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS ON ROMANS
A general overview of the book of Romans
TH 424 READINGS IN THEOLOGY
MN 425 CHRISTIAN ETHICS
MN 426 THEOLOGY OF PRAYER
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MN 427 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
MN 428 CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
MN 429 EVANGELISM
MS 430 CHURCH MISSION IN EUROPE
MS 431 CHURCH MISSION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
MS 432 MISSION SURVEY & RESEARCH
MS 433 STRATEGIES FOR CHURCH GROWTH
MS 434 READING IN MISSIONS
GS 435 SOCIO-CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
GS 436 CHURCH MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
GS 437 ICE AGE
GS 438 POST DILUVIA ERA
GS 439 ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION
GS 440 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
GS 441 RESEARCH WRITING
GS 442 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION
GS 443 ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
GS 444 NIGERIAN COMMON LAW
GS 445 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
GS 447 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
GS 448 THESIS
BACHELOR PROGRAM
BIBLICAL TRAC
BS 411 BIBLE LANDS & CUSTOMS 3
BS 412 PENTECOSTAL HISTORY 3
BS 413 BIBLE & EVOLUTION THEORIES 3
BS 414 HEBREW 1 3
BS 415 GREEK 1 3
BS 416 LUCAN WRITINGS 3
BS 417 DANIEL & REVELATION 3
BS 418 INTER-TESTAMENTAL WRITINGS 3
BS 419 MARCAN & PETRINE WRITINGS 3
THEOLOGY TRAC
TH 420 ISLAMICS 3
TH 421 OLD TESTAMENT KINGS 3
TH 422 PENTATEUCH 3
TH 423 SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS ON GENESIS 3
TH 437 SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS ON ROMANS 3
TH 424 READINGS IN THEOLOGY 3
MINISTRY TRAC
MN 425 CHRISTIAN ETHICS 3
MN 426 THEOLOGY OF PRAYER 3
MN 427 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 3
MN 428 CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP 3
MN 429 EVANGELISM 3
MISSIOLOGY TRAC
MS 430 CHURCH MISSION IN EUROPE 3
MS 431 CHURCH MISSION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA 3
MS 432 MISSION SURVEY & RESEARCH 3
MS 433 STRATEGIES FOR CHURCH GROWTH 3
MS 434 READING IN MISSIONS 3
GENERAL STUDIES TRAC
GS 435 SOCIO-CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3
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GS 436 CHURCH MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION 3
GS 437 ICE AGE 3
GS 438 POST DILUVIA ERA 3
GS 439 ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION 3
GS 440 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION 3
GS 441 RESEARCH WRITING 3
GS 442 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION 3
GS 443 ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING 3
GS 444 NATIONAL AD INTERNATIONAL COMMON LAW 3
GS 445 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3
GS 447 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 3
GS 448 THESIS 5
Total credit hours is 48 (Diploma) + 111(B.A.) 158
School Of Christian Education
CE 611 HISTORY & THEOLOGY OF C.E.
A study of the development of Christian thoughts and expression with emphasis on the
emerging educational theories and practices that have influenced C.E in Nigeria
CE 612 TEACHING & LEARNING TECHNIQUES
This is an examination of the principles of teaching and learning. It allows the students to put
these principles into practice in their respective ministries.
CE 613 EDUCATION MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH
This course acquaints the student with the entire educational structure of the local church. It
contains methods and principles of the educational ministry.
CE 614 PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
This course provides the student the opportunity to examine biblical passages and past and
current C.E. philosophies as they develop their own philosophies of C.E. This course should
be taken in the last semester.
CE 615 TEACHING PRACTICE
This is a supervised teaching in a Christian school.
CE 616 C.E POSITION PAPER
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The writing of the student’s own philosophy of C.E is proposed here. This course should be
taken in the last semester.
CE 617 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONS
The role of the Christian educator as the head of the educational ministry of the local assembly
is the focus. This includes an introduction to administrative and management techniques as
applied to C.E. ministry.
CE 618 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTS
Evaluation, selection and development of materials for use in the curriculum of the local
churches are intended.
CE 619 STORY TELLING
The techniques and methods of effective storytelling and effective use of media, students hear
the presentation of each other.
CE 620 THE CHURCH PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER
Organization, management, administration and general operation of the local church
sponsored preschool.
CE 621 THE CHURCH ELEMENTARY CENTER
Organization, management, administration and general operation of the local church
sponsored elementary school.
CE 622 JUNIOR CHURCH / WORSHIP CENTER
This course includes the development and administration of children’s worship program in the
local church.
CE 623 MEDIA METHODS IN C.E.
Attention is given to the use of teaching aids appropriate for use in the education ministry of
the local church/ministry, such as flannel-graph, puppetry, cartooning, projectors, cameras and
television.
CE 624 MINISTRIES TO YOUTH
This course includes a thorough study of teaching and shepherding of youths in the church.
This course emphasizes the special needs of youths and their place in the church.
CE 625 MINISTRIES TO ADULTS
This is a study of the total ministry of the local church to the adults in its membership and
service areas. Emphasis is placed on the programs that meet their needs and how they can
relate to the married adults and other groups within the church.
