Course Descriptions

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (PASTORAL COHORT)

Biblical Studies (10 courses): Methodology (3), OT (4), NT (3)

New Testament Greek (3)

This course is an introductory study of Biblical Greek, focusing on basic vocabulary and analysis of the morphology and grammar of the Greek of the New Testament. It will equip students with a working knowledge of Biblical Greek text.

Biblical Hebrew (3)

This course is an introductory study of biblical Hebrew, with emphasis on the fundamentals of its morphology, vocabulary, and syntax. It will equip students with a working knowledge of Hebrew text.

Biblical Hermeneutics (3)

This course covers the principles of biblical interpretation and the major helpful resources for exegesis and addresses selected passages from the various genres of biblical literature to develop a sound method for interpretation of Bible passages. 

Biblical Theology (2)

Biblical theology engages the Old and New Testaments as a unified whole. This course studies biblical revelation from the creation in Genesis to the consummation of all human history in Revelation, with an emphasis on the themes of kingdom and covenant. 

Inductive Bible Study (2)

This course is designed to learn how to study the Bible inductively. It covers how to observe a Bible passage, the boundaries of interpretation, and how to apply the word of God and practice it.

Old Testament studies (3 courses)

Pentateuch (3)

This course is a survey of the Pentateuch and exegetical studies of selected books. 

History (3)

This course is a survey of Historical books and exegetical studies of selected books. 

Wisdom/Psalms (3)

This course is a survey of wisdom literature and exegetical studies of selected books. 

Prophets (3)

This course is a survey of Prophets and exegetical studies of selected books. 

New Testament Studies (3 courses)

Gospels (3)

This course is a survey of the Gospels and exegetical studies of selected books.  

Acts & Pauline Epistles (3)

This course is a survey of Acts and Pauline Epistles and exegetical studies of selected books.  

Revelation (3)

This course is a survey and exegetical study of the book of Revelation. 

Historical Studies (4 courses): 

Church History I (3) 

This course studies the development of Christianity during the early church. It covers church history from the first century to the patristic period, focusing on major events, issues, and people.

Church History II (3) 

This course covers church history during the Medieval Ages and the Protestant Reformation, focusing on major events, issues, and people.

Church History III (3) 

This course covers the development of Christianity from the rise of denominations to the present, including the rise of secularism, revivals, and missionary expansion, focusing on major events, issues, and people.

History of Missions (3) 

This course is a survey of Christian missions from the early church to the present, focusing on the major eras, major places, and key individuals in Christian Missions.

Regional Church History (e.g., Armenian Church History)

This course is a study of the development of the church in America from its Colonial beginnings to the current day, with emphasis on the Puritan tradition and evangelicalism.

Doctrines/Ethics: Doctrines (4), Ethics & Apologetics (1)

Christian Doctrine I (3)

Bible Doctrine courses are designed to provide gospel workers with a sound understanding of biblical faith based on biblical and evangelical theology. Christian Doctrine 1 addresses prolegomena (introduction to theology), the doctrine of Scripture (the Word of God), and the doctrine of God (attributes of God, Trinity, creation of God).

Christian Doctrine II (3)

Christian Doctrine 2 addresses the doctrine of humanity (the image of God, sin) and the doctrine of Christ (the person, atonement, resurrection. The offices of Christ).

Christian Doctrine III (3)

Christian Doctrine 3 addresses the doctrine of the Holy Spirit (the Person, the Work of the Spirit) and the doctrine of salvation (election, calling, regeneration, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance, glorification, and union with Christ).

Christian Doctrine IV (4) 

Christian Doctrine 4 addresses the doctrine of the church (the nature of the church, the ministry of the church, church government, baptism, communion) and the doctrine of the future (the return of Christ, millennialism, the final judgment, the new creation).

Church’s Creeds (2)

This course explores the Church’s Creeds that encapsulate the historic orthodox Christian faith that provides guidelines for theology and Bible interpretation. It also addresses the Catechisms of the Reformed church.   

Christian Ethics (3)

This course addresses the foundations of Christian ethics, explores various ethical issues, and aims at the construction of an ethical view as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Christian Apologetics (3)

This course introduces students to the field of Christian apologetics and equips them to present a rational defense of the Christian faith in our cultural contexts and to lead others to Jesus Christ winsomely.

Ministry/Mission Studies (6 courses): 

Ministry Studies: 

UBF Shepherdology ()

This course is designed to help students reflect on UBF discipleship principles and practices from biblical and historical perspectives. It addresses topics such as outreach, one-to-one Bible study, Daily Bread, Bible reflection writing and sharing, shepherding, Common Life, and worship.

Pastoral Care & Counseling (3)

This course aims to equip gospel workers with the knowledge, skills, and sensitivity required to minister effectively to people in need. It covers selected topics in the pastoral care field.

Pastoral Theology (3)

This course explores the biblical-theological foundations of the theology of ministry and provides theological reflection of ministry. Emphasis is placed on the personal spiritual formation and emotional well-being of ministers.     

Spiritual Warfare (3)

Every Christian and the entire church live in the middle of the spiritual battlefield. This course is designed to consolidate the Biblical worldview concerning spiritual warfare and equip students to be kingdom warriors.  

Christian Leadership Development (3)

The course is designed to analyze models of leadership and develop and articulate students’ personal philosophy of leadership that is gospel-centered and reflects character maturity.

Preaching (3)

This course explores how best to write a Biblical sermon, learning about its various components, including careful exposition of Scripture, proper use of illustrations, and discovering how a passage may speak to us today. It consists of both lectures and practicums. 

Corporate Worship (3)

The course is designed to help students become better worshipers, pastoral theologians, and worship leaders. It deals with biblical and Christian perspectives on worship and addresses practices of worship, including ecclesiastical liturgies.

Mission Studies: 

Theology of Mission (3) 

God is a missional God who acts missionally by preceding, shaping, and sending the church into the world. This course explores what God’s mission means to us and how we can carry it out more effectively, addressing missional ecclesiology, cultural issues for mission, and missional leadership. 

Cultural Anthropology (3)

The course is an introduction to the fundamental aspects of cultural anthropology. It emphasizes the importance of culture and how it affects reality perception. It aims to enable the student to develop greater cultural sensitivity and effective communication in cross-cultural ministry.

African Traditional Religion (for PAN-AFRICA COHORT)