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WELCOME TO ELTHECO FREELANCE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

El Theological college freelance school of ministry is a programme designed for gospel ministers who are not employed by any church and who are not working under any leader except God. It is a Diploma and Bachelor degree programme for the freelance gospel ministers, field evangelists, ministry directors, Revivalists, prophets and other ministers who are engaged in inter-church programmes, inter-tribal programmes, intercity programmes, inter personal programmes and all ministers on freelance businesses in the business of the Lord.

It is a four year programme leading to bachelor degree in one field or the other. The school sits every Saturday between 10am and 4pm and admits the freelancers who desire to study on weekends due to their tight schedules.

The aim of this school is to give comprehensive equipment to the ministers who are not local church pastors and who are not under the leadership of any overseer. It is a serious step to equip called men and women of God in the gospel ministry.

GENERAL INFORMATION
El Theological College is located at Aba south, Abia State Nigeria. It occupies a 5-plot size area of land and a separate area which is very conducive for studies.

1. ORIGIN

Prof Emma Ononuju founded El Theological College in the year 2001. It was a burden and a vision which were carried out in order to propagate the gospel after seeing the failures and poor products of many protestant Theological Colleges. It is an interdenominational Bible College that admits students from different Christian backgrounds without discrimination. It is a combination of Academic Charismatic and spiritual pursuits to help the student reach his desired goals.

El Theological College is the best, the most academic and the most Theological Bible College in the country. She had her first matriculation on April 13th 2002 after one-year practical studies as an institution. It is registered in Nigeria as a theological college. Since the birth of the college, it has admitted many students from different churches including some foreign students from Kenya, East Africa. Prof Emma Ononuju who is the president of the Bible College, has an aim to correct prejudice in Christendom and to teach balanced truth to the students in order to carry the gospel to the grass root. The college is dedicated to the training and equipping all who will work for God in one capacity or the other.

1. DEGREE IN VIEW

Bachelor degrees, masters and doctorate degrees.

1. RATIONALE

With the expansion of the programmes in the college and increase in intake, it becomes necessary to affiliate the college with a university or with accredited Christian institution.  This, apart from improving the standard of education given to the student, it would enable the college to issue internationally recognized certificates to its graduates, which will afford them the opportunity to pursue university Postgraduate programmes.

1. OBJECTIVES

The programme has dual objectives. First it aims at academic excellence as well as leading people to spiritual maturity. Secondly, the programme is aimed at preparing ministers of the gospel and church workers who are sound in doctrine and who are balanced in their approach to issues of life.

1. ADMISSON GUILD LINES

Admission into the Diploma and Bachelor Degree studies shall be open to all candidates who qualify.

1. QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

Candidates seeking admission into the bachelor programmes must at least have five credits at not more than two sittings in the SSCE, GCE or its equivalent at o’level with practical evidences of divine calling. All candidates, seeking admission must at least have a credit in Christian Religious Knowledge, English Language and any other arts subject.

1. DURATION OF PROGRAMME

This is a four-year programme of eight semesters (or 12 trimesters).

METHODS OF EXAMINATION
Internal examination

1. GRADING PATTERN
2. COURSE LOAD: For all programmes studied in this college, the normal course load for full time work shall not be less than sixteen hours per week and not more than 38 credit hours  in a trimester.
3. COURSE EVALUATION: Student performance shall be by continues assessment, which will take the form of tests, quizzes, practical work, examinations, projects and other methods as the college governing council will deem appropriate from time to time.
4. MARKS DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION : The maximum marks for continuous assessment in each course will be 50% while final examinations will be 50%.
5. PASS GRADE: A student shall be deemed to have passed a course if he obtains a total raw score of 50% from the continuous assessment and examinations conducted in it.
6. REDEEMING OF FAILED/INCOMPLETE GRADE: A student repeat a compulsory course in which he obtains a score of less than 50% at the next available opportunity. This means that there shall be a re-sit examination for the course in the college during the same semester of next academic session.
7. GROUPING OF RAW SCORE: Raw scores will be grouped in the following order to reflect grade point and letter grade.

 

RAW SCORE           LETTER GRADE          GRADE POINT
90-10                          A                                     5
80-89                          B                                     4
70-79                          C                                      3
65-69                          D                                      2
50-59                          E                                       1
0-49                            F                                       0

1. GRADE POINT AVERAGE: The grade point “GPA” is the average of the student grade point at any given point in the programme.
2. GRADING AND CLASSIFICATION OF AWARD OF DEGREES: The following grading system will be adopted in the classification of degree.

 

4.50-5.00……………………………………………….1st class
3.50-4.49………………………………………………2nd class upper
2.4-3.49………………………………………………..2nd class lower

1. ……………………………………………………...3rd class

1. SOURCE OF FUNDING: (a)From Prof Emma Ononuju (b)From Philanthropists and other Christian organizations and donor agencies both within and outside the country.

 

1. LIST OF EXISTING PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL
2. Bachelor of Religious studies
3. Bachelor of Theological studies
4. Bachelor of Arts in missions and Christian ministry
5. Bachelor of Biblical studies
6. Diploma in Theology
7. Diploma in Missions and Christian ministry
8. Diploma in Christian Religious studies
9. Diploma in Biblical studies
10. Certificate in Theology
11. Certificate in Christian Religious studies
12. Certificate in missions and Christian ministry

1. LIST OF SOME EXISTING DEPARTMENTS
2. Department of Religious studies
3. Department of Theology
4. Department Biblical studies
5. Department of missions
6. Department of Christian ministries etc.

 

1. STUDENTS WELFARE PROGRAMME
2. Academic grievances are handled at personal levels by discussing with students well as counseling them. However, if student are still not satisfied, such are referred to Ad-Hoc Committee Appropriate documents on procedures are made available to students and these help a lot in minimizing problems of grievances. Communication gap is also often reduced. There is a course adviser in each class or level and student are adequately advised on the choice of course and interpretation of the programme as well as application of examinations.
3. The school provides emergency Medical health care while serious cases are treated at Abia State University Teaching hospital Aba.
4. Spiritual programmes of intercessory prayers by both staff and students.

1. GAMES

To keep the students physically fit. The college operates the following games: (a)Football (b)Volley ball (c)Table Tennis (d)Scrabble

 

1. MINISTRIES
2. The students are mandated with letters to visit and preach in different churches as parts of their outreach ministries.
3. Students are called for periodical night – vigils in the school.
4. Students are assigned to churches to teach, preach, assist pastors, to evangelize, and to do one work or the other in existing churches.
5. Missionaries among the students are advised to establish new churches in the vigil areas.

1. STAFF TRAINING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

It is believed that the efficiency of the students produced depends on the quality of teachers that teach them. The governing council of the institution therefore provides staff development programme for the workers. A full-time staff who has served the school creditable for a minimum of 5 years is allowed to seek admission into any institution of his choice for further studies. If the study is full time, the staff will be released on study leave without pay, however, on completion of his course, he is free to return to his work if he so desires.

1. DECISION MAKING

Senior lecturers as well as the administrative members are used as members of various committees. The recommendations of each committee are usually submitted to the appropriate authorities for consideration and possible implementation. The institution operates on committee system and on getting staff members in the smooth running of the institution.

1. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Dramatic society
Student union
Literary and debating society
Missionary society

1. DISCIPLINE

This institution believes in discipline. When a staff or student commits a serious offence by violating the school regulations guiding the conduct of its staff. The president normally refers the case to the administrative council for consideration and necessary attention.

 

1. STAFF RECRUITMENT POLICY AND PROMOTION GUIDE LINES

1. Staff recruitment is purely on the basis of need or vacancy in the institution. The college shall advertise in any of the national dailies and by writing to the local churches of the ministry in Nigeria for interested and professionally qualified candidate. The candidate is screened by the Academic Council and recommends for consideration and approval to the governing council.
2. PROMOTION GUIDE LINE: Promotion of staff is purely for productivity and efficiency. Each staff is considered on his own merit for promotion. Every staff is eligible to enjoy promotion as a privilege subject only to the following
3. Vacancy in the next position
4. Completion of 3 years in the present authority
5. Favourable confidential report from the school authority
6. Hard work
7. Acknowledged productive works (publications, seminars etc)

 

 

PROGRAMME OUTLINE FOR ELTHECO FREELANCE SCHOOL  OF MINISTRY

FIRST SEMESTER                                                                  YEAR ONE

S/NO	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT UNITS
1	CRS 101.1	Introduction to the study of Religion	3
2	CRS 102.1	Introduction to old testament studies	3
3	CRS 103.1	Man and society (anthropology)	3
4	CRS 104.1	Introduction to Ethics	3
5	CRS 105.1	History of indigenous Christian churches in Nigeria	3
6	GES 101.1	Uses of English (Grammar)	2
7	CRS 106.1	Geography of Bible lands	2
		Total	17

 

SECOND SEMESTER

S/NO	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT UNITS
1	CRS 107.2	Pentateuch	3
2	CRS 108.2	Applied Christian Ethics	2
3	CRS 108.2	Bible manners and customs	3
4	CRS 110.2	New testament studies synoptic Gospel	2
5	CRS 111.2	Introduction to old testament studies	3
6	CRS 112.2	New testament studies (Pauline Epistles and Acts)	3
7	GES 103.2	Basic English comprehension and composition	2
		Total	18
		Total  credits units for year one	35

 

FIRST  SEMESTER                                                                        YEAR TWO

S/NO	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT UNITS
1	CRS 201.1	Structure of African Traditional Religion	3
2	CRS 202.1	Theories of Religion	3
3	CRS 203.1	Philosophy and Religion	3
4	CRS 204.1	Religion and society	3
5	CRS 205.1	History of Israel from institution of monarchy to 587 BC	3
6	CRS 206.1	Basic Greek	3
		Total	18

SECOND SEMESTER   YEAR TWO

S/NO	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT UNITS
1	CRS 201.2	New testament studies: General Epistles	3
2	CRS 202.2	Cultural anthropology	3
3	CRS 203.2	Introduction to the book of the major and minor prophets	3
4	CRS 204.2	O.T. Theology	3
5	CRS 205.2	Religion of Canaan and God of Israel	3
6	CRS 206.2	Introduction to computer	3
		Total	18
		Total credit units for year two	36

 

 FIRST  SEMESTER                                                                        YEAR THREE

S/NO	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT UNITS
1	CRS 301.1	Ancient and Medieval church history	3
2	CRS 302.1	Dialogue with people of other faith	3
3	CRS 303.1	Missionary Enterprise Nigeria up to 1914	3
4	CRS 304.1	History and institution of Islam	3
5	CRS 305.1	Comparative religion	3
6	CRS 306.1	Prophecy in Israel	3
		Total	18

 

SECOND  SEMESTER                                                                        YEAR THREE

S/NO	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT UNITS
1	CRS 307.2	History of Christianity in Africa	3
2	CRS 308.2	Research methods	3
3	CRS 309.2	Religion and socio political institution in Africa	3
4	CRS 310.2	N.T. Theology	3
5	CRS 311.2	History of modern Christian movements in Africa	3
6	CRS 312.2	World religions	3
		Total	18
		Total  credits units for year three	36

FIRST  SEMESTER                                                                        YEAR FOUR

S/NO	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT UNITS
1	CRS 401.1	Modern development in Islam	3
2	CRS 402.1	Christian apologies	3
3	CRS 403.1	History of Christian reformation	3
4	CRS 404.1	Christian Doctrines: doctrine of Christ, soteriology and atonement	3
5	CRS 405.1	Christian doctrine: doctrine of the church and holiness	3
6	CRS 406.1	Witchcraft, sorcery and healing in Africa	3
		Total	18

 

SECOND  SEMESTER                                                                        YEAR FOUR

S/NO	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	CREDIT UNITS
1	CRS 407.2	Christian doctrine: doctrine of the Holy Ghost, Eschatology	3
2	CRS 408.2	Modern church history	3
3	CRS 409.2	Religion, science and secularism	3
4	CRS 410.2	Indigenous Christian movements in Africa	3
5	CRS 411.2	Dynamics of the Christian faith	3
6	CRS 412.2	Islamic doctrine and theology	3
7	CRS 413.0	Research project	3
		Total	21
		Total credit units for year four	39

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CRS 101.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF RELIGION: This course will examine the etymological connotation and theories of the origin of religion, approaches to the study, meaning, types and media of revelation

CRS 102.1 INTRODUCTION TO OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES: This course surveys the old testament that serve as a background for more intensive study of the individual books it also examines the Bible as a unique document the nature of the old testament history and the critical problems involved in the study of the old testament. It introduces the student to the type of literature contained in the Old Testament, canonicity and background.

CRS 103.1 MAN AND SOCIETY – ANTHROPOLOGY: This course is a survey of the different cultures of the world as it relate to man. The aim of this course is to acquaint the student with the world views of different people and race.

CRS 104.1 INSTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS: The aim of this course is to help students put their faith into action. It combines insight from the study of religion, social philosophy and social sciences as they relate to ethical issues, the basic moral implication of Christian theology, plus discussions of case studies in moral problems and ethical theories.

CRS 105.1 HISTORY OF INDIGENOUS CHRISTIAN CHURCHES IN NIGERIA: This course studies the history of independent indigenous churches in Nigeria, their leaders, formative periods, growth and influence, motives and major doctrinal emphasis, how they influence the Nigerian society.

CRS 106.1 USE OF ENGLISH: GRAMMER: The course deals with language construction, rules and regulations attached in sentences and statements and the various aspects of language context in the English language.

CRS 107.1 GEOGRAPHY OF BIBLE LANDS: This course is aimed at acquainting the student with the geographical location of places and lands mentioned in the Bible world like, the land of Canaan, Paul’s missionary Journeys, the Israelites Journey to the promise land, the civilization and empires mentioned in the Bible and some important lands that contribute to the understanding of the Bible like cum-ran etc.

CRS 107.2 PENTATEUCH: This course examines the content of the five books of Moses in light of historical background and theological message. Exegesis and introduction to textual criticism with examination of higher criticism and documentary hypothesis.

CRS 108.2 APPLIED CHRISTIAN ETHICS: This course examines Christian ethics against the background of secular theories of human nature and the course of morality, issues relating to Christian ethics to contemporary society such as selfhood and community, sex, family, divorce, racism, ethnicity, the rich and the poor and Christian attitude to violence, and authority will be examined.

CRS 109.2 BIBLE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS: This course studies the critical analysis of the people and cultures of the people of the Bible, political set up, social life, religious live and their worldviews.

CRS 110.2 NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES – THE SYNOPTIC GOSPEL AND JOHN: This course examines the purpose, literary structure, and background of these books. A study of the life and teaching of Christ and  his miracles as set forth in the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, the synoptic problems and its solution are also discussed. This course also deals with the origin, literature and theology of St. John’s Gospel and the exegesis and textual criticism of the gospel.
CRS 111.2 INTRODUCTION OF OLD TESTAMETN STUDIES: This course examines the Bible as a unique documents, the nature of the Old Testament, history of its canon, critical problems involve in the study of the Old Testament. It introduces a student to the type of literature contained in Old Testament.

CRS 112.2 NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES: PAULINE EPISTLES: This course deals with the characteristic, origin and theology of the epistles written by Paul. A critical study of the content, literature, purpose and message are also discussed, critical issues like textual criticism are also considered.

CRS 113.2 BASIC ENGLISH: COMPREHENSION AND COMPOSITION: This deals with the reading skills and the ability of students to compose accurate sentences and statements in their writing skills. It also focuses on the understanding of writing materials, essays, letters, applications etc and vocabulary building.

CRS 201.1 STRUCTURE OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION: This course is designed to introduce the analytical study of the traditional religious heritage of West Africa. It will give a comparative study of the religious systems. It deals with belief in God, divinities, ancestors, life after death and mysterious powers and generally on the different belief system in West African Religious thought.

CRS 202.1 THEORIES OF RELIGON: This course is an analytical study on the different theories of religion. It critically examines the way in which many authors (theorist) describe religious beliefs and practice of preliterate societies. Theories to be examined include (a) Denigrator’s such as Tylor, Carl Marx, Frazer, Freud etc (b)Rehabilitor such as Levy-Bruhl, Durkhein and (c)Theological such as Idowu, Mbiti and Otto.

CRS 203.1 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION: This course examines some major philosophical questions raised by religious beliefs and phenomenon as manifested in human experience. Such as arguments for the existence of God, religious language, symbolism, history, myth, miracles, evil, the relationship of science and religion. It also examines various belief systems like Fideism, Theism, Deism, Pantheism, Atheism and Agnosticism etc.
CRS 204.1 RELIGION AND SOCIETY: This course examines the interaction of religion and society especially in Nigeria with respect to two issues.
(a). The condition under which religion is a cause to social change
(b). The condition under which religion is a product to social change.

CRS 205.1 HISTORY OF ISRAEL FROM INSTITUTION OF MONARACHY TO 587 BC: This course examines the rise of the monarchy in its historical context paying particular attention to the books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles, it analysis the influence and character of the different kings that ruled Israel.

CRS 206.1 BASIC GREEK I: An introduction to the Greek language designed to provide a basic understanding of New Testament Greek, it includes learning the alphabet, declensions, vocabularies, tenses, verbs, nouns, adjectives and gender.

CRS 207.2 NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES: GENERAL EPISTLES: This is a study of the epistles of James, Peter and Jude. Background study will be given to each book, examination of the literary structure and purpose of the books are also examined, but he major emphasis are the moral and practical teachings of the books especially as it affect Holy living.

CRS 202.2 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: This course is a study of man in relation to physical characteristics, character, environment, social customs and behavior typical of specific people, understanding of the divergent cultures of people their shocks and surprise, how to cope with cultures that are different from yours.

CRS 203.2 INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOKS OF THE MAJOR AND MINOR PROPHETS: This course is a survey and examination of the content, text and authorship of the major and minor prophets with a critical evaluation of each message. Under the following topics, the nature of the book, the literary structure, historical background and the life of the prophet himself , the moral and religious implication of the message but during the prophets days and present.

CRS 204.2 OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY: The critical study of selected themes in the theological development of Old Testament religious thought including

1. The nature and meaning of salvation
2. The concept of law and Grace as found in Deuteronomy and how this concept relates to the ideas of all the covenants.
3. The Levitical concept of sin and sacrifice, and the place of the priesthood, the meanings of atonement.

CRS 205.2 RELIGION OF CANAAN AND GOD OF ISRAEL: This is a survey of the people and the God of the Old Testament, the ancient near eastern world, ancient myths of creation and legal codes, and archeological discoveries of the Old Testament.

CRS 206.2 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER: This course teaches the rudiment for knowing how to use different types of computers; it will introduce the student to the components and use of the computer, the language and some basic programming.

CRS 301.1 ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL CHURCH HISTORY: This course is a historical study of the history of Christianity from 5BC to 590AD. Down to the council of Caledon. The following themes are also studies. The political, social, religious and cultural background of the Christian church. The spread of Christianity into the Roman world, the persecution and its effect on early Christianity, the problem of doctrine such as; the papacy, the church and the state, the split into the East and West.

CRS 302.1 DIALOGUE WITH PEOPLE OF OTHER FAITH: This course studies represents documents on the principles of dialogue, the history of relations between Muslims, Christians and followers of traditional religion in Nigeria and possible for the future.

CRS 303.1 MISSIONARY INTERPRISE IN NIGERIA UP TO 1914: This is the study of the effort made at Christianizing West Africa. It will deal with selected themes such as the relationship between political power and the expansion of Christianity and missionary politics in Africa.

CRS 304.1 HISTORY AND INSTITUTION OF ISLAM IN WEST AFRICA: The course deals with the spread of Islam from North Africa to West Africa, its effects on the medieval states or empires of west Africa the roles of the Al-Murabitum, Jihad movements, the part played by Usman Dan Fodio, Al mghili and Alhaji Umar. Institutions in Islam such as, the clerics, mosque, sufi, sharia, pilgrimage, festivals and education. Islam and colonialism and the impact of Islam on West Africa.

CRS 305.1 COMPARATIVE RELIGION: This is a comparative and analytical study of the major religions of the world comparing them with Christianity.

CRS 306.1 PROPHECY IN ISRAEL: This course traces the historical antecedents of the lives and times of the Hebrew prophets as they affect the religious lives of the Israelites, including their stages of development. The functions of the prophets during the period of the monarchy from its institution of the exile.

CRS 307.2  HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN AFRICA: A historical survey of Christianity in Africa, its origin in North Africa, and how it spread to other parts of Africa, A general history of how Christianity spreads in Africa beginning from North Africa to south, West and east Africa.

CRS 308.2 RESEARCH METHODS: This course deals with methods of carrying out research work, the different techniques involves in all types of research work, methods and styles of writing research projects or reports are also considered. The use of library and plagiarism. Use of information, the design and administration of questionnaires and sample, surveys etc.

CRS 309.2 RELIGION ANDN SOCIAL POLITICAL INSTITUTION IN AFRICA: This course deals with religion as it affects life of Africa. The place of religion will also be determined in several social structures. How religion affect the socio-political life of Africans, judiciary, military and social life of the society. How society survives or declined under it.

CRS 310.2 NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY: This course is aimed at giving the overall understanding of the basic tenants of New Testament theology. Bringing out both the variety and unit of New Testament doctrines. Thus a critical study of selected themes in the theology of the New Testament and their development from the gospel through the book of Acts and the Epistles, to the Apocalypse of John. Special attention is given to major theological motifs of the message and ministry of Jesus Christ.

CRS 311.2 HISTORY OF MODERN CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT IN AFRICA: This course traces the history of Christian development in Africa, such as the evangelical, Pentecostal, spiritual and social gospel movement. Their growth and influence in Africa, their contribution to the spread of Christianity in Africa society.

CRS 312.2 WORLD RELIGIONS: A historical study of the major religions of the world, their origin, belief and ideas, they include Christianity, Hinduism, Confucianism, Islam, Buddhism and the new age religions such as Encanker, Grail message etc. attention will be given to their theological and philosophical content of their tradition.

CRS 401.1 MODERN DEVELOPMENT IN ISLAM: This course discuss the major development like the reformation work in Islam spearhead by Al-Afhani, Muhammad Abuduh, Hassan Al-Ranna, Sayyid Qutb and the muslim brotherhood, the sharria, and its application in modern Islamic states, the sanasiyyah movement of fundamental Islamic groups like Zak Zaki, Jamat-atlzalah, Wahabiyah and the relationship between Christian and muslim in modern society.

CRS 402.1 CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS: Analysis and application of the classical and contemporary systems, which attempts a philosophical defense of the Christian faith. The course also discusses the nature and philosophy, foundation of Christian apologetics. The Christian postulate the problem of doubt (a)Aposterion  (b)Apriori and Revelation etc.

CRS 403.1 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN REFORMATION: A study in the history of reformation from the sixteenth to the late seventeenth century, study of the major characters of the reformation and their influence. An examination of theological antecedents, progress and outcome of the reformation, with emphasis on the theology of Luther, Zwingli, John Calkin and the Anabaptist etc.

CRS 404.1 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE CHRISTOLOGY, SOTERIOLOGY, THEOLOGY AND ATONORMENT: Christology, soteriology, Theology and Atonement. This course deals with the doctrine of Christ. Theology and anthropology: The doctrine of revelation and scripture, the doctrine of God, his attributes and Trinitarian mode of existence the doctrine of creation and providence, the nature of humankind, the doctrine of the fall of man and sin, atonement, discussion on salvation is also examined.

CRS 405.1 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE – DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH AND HOLINESS: Doctrine of the church and holiness, this course is a study of the doctrine of the church, its nature and authority, the worship of the church, the sacraments and prayer. It also deal with the doctrine of holiness, discussion on Wesleyan holiness, sanctification as taught in the Bible and its application to daily living and His work in the church.

CRS 406.1 WITCHCRAFT, SOCERY AND HELAING IN AFRICA: This course takes a critical examination of the phenomenon of witchcraft and sorcery, its cause and effect in African society. It also discusses the social implication in society. Focusing on causes of illness as conceived and believed by indigenous Africans, and the traditional healing methods. African sickness and healing are also discussed as compared with western orthodox medicine and how to blend the two in health care delivery service.

CRS 407.2 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE: Neonatology and Eschatology. This course deals with the study of the person and deity of the Holy Ghost, the work of the Holy ghost, and the importance of the Holy ghost in the life of Christians the doctrine of the last things, death and resurrection and the final judgment, heaven and hell.

CRS 408.2 MODERN CHURCH HISTORY: This is a study of reformation in England, the puritans, the great awakening. The evangelical revival and the worldwide missionary movement, the rise of rationalism and liberalism, the Ecumenical movement, the rise of Pentecostalism, communism and its relationship with the church.

CRS 409.2 RELIGION SCIENCE AND SECULARISM: This course is a study of the relationship between science and religions, this course examines areas of agreement and disagreement. Topics to study include secularism, secularization, and the viability of a religious world view in a society that is science oriented and have a technological frame of mind. Examination of the different arguments made for and against one another. Discussion on evolution will also be considered, the course will also discuss the influence religion has in industrialized societies.

CRS 410.2 INDIGENOUS CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT IN AFRICA: Studies into the history of independent indigenous churches in Africa, their leaders, formative period, growth and influence.

CRS 411.2 DYNAMICS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH: This course examines the basic things that make up the Christian faith such topics like: The place and importance of prayer in Christian life, the purpose of prayer, the Biblical meanings of prayer, how to develop a good devotional life, the importance of meditation worship and reading the Bible. The importance of fasting and almsgiving. It is a course that deals with the devotional life of the Christian.

CRS 412.2 ISLAMIC DOCTRINE AND THEOLOGY: This course examines, the place and origin of the Quran, the Muslim attitude to shrink, importance of Tawhid (unity of God) examination of the contents of the Quran. A historical study of the Sunnah/Hadith, Qlvas and lima; Islamic fundamentals of faith like prayer, almsgiving, fasting and pilgrimage. The make and importance of Sharia in muslim doctrine. How religious thought was developed in Islam, and the springing up of groups in Islam like the mutazilah, Kharijites the supremacy of ablu’s Sunnah and Asharites.

CRS 413.2 RESEARCH PROJECT: Compulsory research work for all students. This is one the major prerequisites for graduation students after submission to the academic office are to defend it orally. The research area falls within the curriculum and it will be about 10,000 words.

 

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
FM 101 Cultural Anthropology
FM 102 Social Anthropology
FMA 103 Sociology of Religion
FM 104 Rural evangelism
FM 105 Urban evangelism
FM 106 Rural church planting
FM 107 Urban church planting
FM 108 Ethics of spirituality
FM 109 Ethics of revival
FM 110 Ethics of local preaching
FM 111 Ethics of urban preaching
FM 112 Craft of teaching
FM 113 New strategies for missions
FM 114 Intro to Christian ministry
FM 115 Ethics of modern crusades
FM 116 Church development strategy
FM 117 Shepherding
FM 118 Husbandry
FM 119 Flock domestication
FM 120 Intro to gospel communication
FM 121 Rapport and friendship
FM 122 Public relation
FM 123 Sociology of Christian ministry
FM 124 Psychology of Christian ministry
FM 125 Philosophy of Christian ministry
FM 126 Ethics of Biblical studies
FM 127 Kneelology
FM 128 Ethics of intercessory
FM 129 Prophetic warfare
FM 130 Devotional life
FM 131 Equipping the saints
FM 132 Ecclesiastical philosophy
FM 133 Homiletics
FM 134 Exegesis of the O.T
FM 135 Exegesis of the N.T