Shiloh Bible College Ethiopia. Prospectus

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1 Shiloh Bible College Ethiopia Prospectus

2 Content Introduction...1 I. Statement of Faith 2 II. Mission Statement and Core Values III. Philosophy of Education IV. Tuition and Fees 6-7 V. Academic Calendar.. 7 VI. Academic Requirements, Policies and College Regulations VII. Student Life VIII. SBCE Student Council and Library IX. Advanced Diploma in Theology X. Advanced Diploma in Theology Course Description XI. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology XII. Course Descriptions for Bachelor of Arts in Theology 35-42

3 Introduction Shiloh Bible College Ethiopia was found in 1994 in collaboration with Shiloh Bible College, Oakland California, which is operated by Shiloh Christian Fellowship. Shiloh Bible College Ethiopia and Shiloh Bible College Oakland, California own the programs and materials used by the college and assume ultimate responsibility for its academic, spiritual, and financial viability. SBCE is administered by its Board of Directors who bears final authority over its operation. The Board of directors operates according to its registered constitution and bylaws and is made up of seven members from various denominations SBCE is an interdenominational institution, which accepts students from various doctrinally sound churches. The college receives financial support from Shiloh Bible College, Oakland, California. SBCE is affiliate to ACTEA (Accrediting Council for Theological Education in Africa) and is working toward full accreditation. Shiloh Bible College in Oakland, California is accredited by Accrediting Commission International (ACI) for Schools, Colleges and Theological Seminaries, of Beebe, Arkansas. SBCE is working in partnership with Evangelical Church Fellowship of South Ethiopia. SBCE is offering Advanced Diploma, Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Certificate in Mission Outreach Programs. 1

4 Statement of Faith We believe in 1. the Holy Bible, both Old and new Testament, as verbally inspired Word of God. 2. the one True God, revealed on the Scriptures as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 3. the creation of man as good, the fall of man from his original state in to sin from which he has no power to redeem himself. 4. the all- sufficient atonement of Jesus Christ, God s Son,to cleanse anyone who believes, on Him from all sin, and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone. 5. water baptism, taught in the Scriptures as a requirement for everyone who believes that it identifies with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection. 6. a life of holiness and separation from the world and sin, no longer serving them, but serving the Lord with a pure heart. 7. the Baptism of the Holy spirit as a separate, distinct experience subsequent to salvation, providing antimonite of power for life and service, normally accompanied by speaking in tongues. the church as the Body of Christ, the assembly of God/people of God, chosen to reveal God s plan and purpose in the earth, and the local expression of this church function according to the New Testament order and organization. 8. the manifestation of all nine gifts of the Holy Spirit in the local assembly, God dividing the gifts among the believers severally as He wills. 9. individual and collective praise and worship, all expressions of praise in the Old and New Testaments meant for practice in the church today. 10. the restoration to the church of all that the prophets have spoken, and the subsequent visual and bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ to set up His Kingdom on the earth. 11. the promise of eternal life for all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and accept Him as their Savior and eternal domination for those who reject Him and die in their sin. Mission Statement SBCE is undergraduate level Bible College whose mission is to glorify God by providing excellent and biblically sound theological education for Christian women and men to prepare them to be mature, anointed, God- centered Christian servant leaders and missionaries who will both live out and teach the full council of God thereby producing God honoring, obedient disciples of Christ in the nation of Ethiopia and beyond. 2

5 Statement of Core Values Love for God and Neighbor We are committed to our duty to love God with our whole being and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Loving God means we worship Him and seek His glory in everything we do; and loving our neighbor entails making disciples of all nations and engaging in holistic ministry. Word of God We are committed to the Bible as the Word of God. We aim to study the Scriptures diligently so that we may obey them wholeheartedly. We foster personal relationship with God while training students ministry skills and character formation through our whole programs. Whole church to the whole world We believe Christ sends the whole church as His witnesses to the whole world. The local church mobilizes all her members for witness. Church leaders are to equip the whole church for witnessing Christ in all aspects of life including the home, marketplace, education, business, politics and our strategic contribution is to equip the equippers. Community SBCE is part of international community because the church is God s people from all nations. Yet, as Ethiopian Bible College, we seek to be aware of the needs of our continent and to equip students in particular context. The Ethiopian context in which we are located provides the basic concrete situation within which we do theology, while also providing strong motivation for cross- cultural missions and ministry. Unity We are interdenominational college serving the whole spectrum of the Bible- believing community, upholding our Pentecostal heritage which we constantly need to define and defend. We value our God- given unity. We also value our diversity as an expression of our freedom in Christ and foster the discussion of issues with a view to strengthening our unity in Christ. Prayer We depend on God for all our needs and we express this dependence by increasingly becoming a praying community. We believe prayer opens doors, sends out laborers, helps us to know God s will and empower our witness so that many come to faith in Christ. Worship We are committed to worship God as it is expressed in both Old and New Testaments. In worship we draw into the presence of God through singing, dancing and other expression of worship in line with the biblical principles. 3

6 Philosophy of Education The SBCE faculty is aware that the college s educational mission is a community endeavor shared with the staff and Board. The churches of our students and their family are also participate in their preparation for ministry. Nonetheless, as a College we bear a special responsibility for guiding this process. In expressing our philosophy of education, we hope that the Christian community will affirm the value we cherish and support our commitment to live out our values with our students, professionally and relationally. Truth and Education: The Word of God is the sure tool for evaluating all claimed Truth. All truth is consistent with God s person, His word, and His work; God is the source and measure of all truth. This requires diligent and constant research and study of the Scriptures, of the witness of the church in the past and of the situation in our day to which the truth of God must be addressed. Both the Old and the New Testaments teach that God expects His people to evaluate truth claims using the criterion of the Word of God, by means of their intellect (continuously renewed by Christ), with help and gift of the Holy Spirit. God also expects His people to subject their own thinking and teaching, as well as others, to biblical and evidential tests. We endeavor to develop the capacity of our students to do the same. Truth and Life: Education must be Experience- oriented Truth integrates thought and life. Therefore, our experience of truth must also integrate thought and life. The Bible shows that knowledge is incomplete unless it affects actions. Therefore, we always examine our lives for evidence that the truth we teach is affecting our actions and relationships. We also seek to draw our students into the learning process so that thought and life integrated in their experiences as well. This reminds us that we can never be satisfied with simply communicating ideas without relating them to the lives of our students. In this sense, we affirm that education must always be experience- oriented. Science and Scripture We believe that God is the creator and sustainer of all that exists. Since we need to understand and appropriate God s truth in creation, it is our responsibility to make critical use of the disciplines and insights developed in the social and natural sciences. It is the Holy Scriptures however, that makes us wise unto salvation. We determine above all else, therefore, to be men and women of the Word and to teach our students to be the same. We Respect Persons We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His own image and likeness, gifting them with a personal, social, and spiritual nature like His own. Since sin entered the race, every aspect of human nature has been warped and distorted. Distortion is not eradication, however. Every human being is still God's image- bearer and of infinite worth. For that reason, we relate to every person beginning with our families, students, and colleagues with appropriate respect and care. If we abuse or dishonor one another through contempt or manipulation, we dishonor God. 4

7 We Equip the Equippers The church exists as an exhibit of God's grace and for the purpose of extending His kingly reign to every aspect of life and society. The mission of the church has been committed to the whole people of God, to whom the Spirit gives gifts for ministry. The risen Christ gives to His church men and women who are especially gifted for equipping others to use their spiritual gifts. It is our task as a Bible College to equip these equippers, who then will train God's people and lead them in ministry. Thus, the SBCE exists to serve the church, and our instructional programs must always reflect this reality. We Model the Truth We study the Scriptures not only to learn God's truth; we also study them to obtain guidance in the practice of our profession. The Bible is not a textbook on education, but we find educational principles implicitly represented and explicitly modeled in both Old and New Testaments. We are impressed with the centrality of moral instruction for character development. We note the high responsibility of those who hold God's truth to communicate it to others, and the priority assigned to the integration of truth and life by teachers and learners alike. Our Lord's incarnation focuses the centrality of this integration, forcefully reminding us that we must be models if we are to be teachers. Jesus, Our Ultimate Model Teacher We are challenged by Christ's sensitivity to the people He taught, to their prior understandings, needs, and learning readiness. We admire His creativity in relating spiritual and moral truths through concepts familiar to His listeners. Jesus did not allow His followers to be passive learners, however, but challenged them to actively consider the things they heard and to search out the meaning of His statements. We are humbled to realize that His authority never depended on affected authoritativeness or aloofness, but was rooted in His understanding of Himself and His mission, His profound knowledge of the Scriptures, His embodiment of truth, and His skill as a teacher. We are Servants and Stewards Jesus defined His own mission as servanthood both to God and to men. We recognize that elitist attitudes and ambitions are entirely inconsistent with servanthood, so we reject these. We seek, instead, to humbly relate to all whom God brings into our lives, and to serve our students as we serve our Lord and His church. Our motivation toward excellence derives from our responsibility to be stewards of the gifts, opportunities, and resources God has committed to us. We seek to discipline our personal and professional lives, and thus to honor Him in the way we administer our stewardship. We seek also to communicate these values to our students. The Image of Christ is Our Aim Jesus Christ was not only a model teacher, He is also the embodiment of personal and spiritual wholeness - - what the Bible refers to as maturity. Throughout the New Testament epistles, Christlikeness is the aim of the Christian life. Thus, it is appropriate that it should also be the ultimate goal of the educational process. As we teach, therefore, we strive to stimulate growth. Although growth for its own sake is sterile and directionless, growth into Christlikeness gives meaning to the educational task and provides a criterion for assessing progress. SBCE exists to help people grow, to develop their God- given gifts, to expand their horizons, to acquire new cognitive and ministry skills, and to sharpen old ones. But the end of our training is always Christlikeness. 5

8 Tuition and Fees The annual cost for a full time Student is 15,080 EB not including housing costs. However that amount is offset by scholarship and college financial support from Shiloh Church in Oakland, CA and Fire Over Africa (A U.S. non- profit). Ethiopian students make the following contribution toward the cost of their education. International students may refer to the section on International Student fees. Tuition and Fees Student Contribution (Ethiopian Students) Tuition per instructional hour Application fee Registration fee (per semester) Late registration penalty Change of registration Technology fee (when available per semester) Graduation fee (includes rental of cap, gown and hood) Binding (at cost) Transcript fee (per transcript; first transcript after graduation free) Birr 35 Birr 20 Birr 30 Birr 10 Birr 10 at cost at cost at cost Birr 20 Audit Charges Audit fee (per course) Birr 60 Payment Policy All tuition and fees and other charges must be paid in full during the semester in which they are incurred. If a student fails to meet this requirement: The student may not enroll in a subsequent semester until the balance is paid in full. Beginning the first month after the end of the semester, interest at the rate of 1 percent per month (12 percent annually) will be charged on the unpaid balance. Refund of Tuition The Bursar s office refund of tuition can only be issued after a student has officially reduced the number of hours taken or officially withdrawn from the College. The last day of attendance is the date the completed form is received in the Bursar s Office and determines the applicable percent of refund in the schedule below. The refund schedule is applied to the total amount of tuition assessed and not to the actual cash paid at the time of registration. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of hours taken or to withdraw and still be obligated to make payments until the adjusted tuition balance is paid. 6

9 Standard Refund Percentage Schedule Week of class Percent of Refund 1 st and 2 nd weeks 100 %(less 50 birr fee in cases of total withdrawal) 3 rd week 80% 4 th week 60% 5 th and 6 th 20% after 6 th week 0 % Refund for summer session and January interim courses are made on the basis of one- day equals one week in the above schedule. Other Costs Books: Students should plan to spend approximately birr 120 per course for books and supplies. Payment of Fees and Graduation A student may not graduate or receive a final transcript until all balances due to the college are paid. Academic Calendar The School year begins in August. The College is closed for three weeks between semesters in late December and early January. Most Ethiopian holidays are observed. Rainy season courses are held over eight week s period from June until August. Academic Calendar will be posted for each year. Admission Procedures Academic Requirements, Policies and College Regulations All applicants must: 1) Get an application form from the Registrar s Office. 2) Submit a completed application form, personal statement of purpose, birr 20 application fee and two recent photographs to the registrar s office. 3) Submit official academic transcripts (ESLCE or others) and confidential letters of reference from their respective churches directly to the Registrar s Office by the appropriate institutions or individuals. 4) Application deadlines are typically three weeks before the start of any semester. 7

10 Admission Requirements SBCE s programs are open to those who have put their faith in Christ, regardless of race, sex and age, who have completed 12 th grade except for the Certificate program, who are involved in active ministry in their local churches, and who seek to serve Christ better. The programs are open regardless of race, sex and age, to applicants from recognized denominations. Academic Achievement The following academic achievements are important. They are recognized university acceptance standards. 1) A copy of ESLCE result (from Old Program). a. For Diploma: a minimum GPA of 1.6 is required b. For Degree: a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required 2) Grade 12 + Diploma graduates from Non- Theological Institutions with a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required 3) years of Preparatory with pass mark for entering higher institutions according to new education policy of the Government. 4) 10+3 graduates 5) Pass SBCE entrance exam Entrance Exam and Interview All applicants, except the for the Certificate program, are required to take a written English exam. The exam is on grammar and writing clear and logical essay. Applicants who pass the entrance exam are interviewed by the Admissions Committee. The applicants are expected to prove the ability to converse in English. The Admission Committee decides whether or not the applicant is eligible to enter a program based on documents, exam results and interview. All eligible applicants are admitted into available places. Applicants rejected by the Admissions Committee are given the reasons for non- acceptance, and they may apply again for next year. Students Classifications Full- time Students are students who take at least twelve credit hours or more in a semester. Part- time Students are students who take less than twelve credit hours in a semester. Inactive Students are students who have not taken any course for one academic year. They can sign for new class when they get approval from the registrar office. Discontinued Students are students who have not taken a course for three to five academic years. They have to be re- admitted into a program before continuing classes. Matured Students are those who may be accepted into the degree program on the basis of their maturity. These people are over 35 and have been involved in church ministry for many years. They are 8

11 those who do not meet the entrance requirements because the opportunity to take ESLCE was not available to them or the ESLCE standards were different to what is required now. Continuing Students are those who graduated but registered for additional course in the program from which they graduated. Special Students are students who desire to register for a limited number of courses which will benefit them in their ministry. They have no real need to continue as regular students. Academic Load Academic Regulation Students have to refer to the catalogue section where Programs of study for recommended course loads for each semester in their program. A student who registered for one of Bachelor of Arts Degree programs in four years will take a full- time course load each semester. A full- time course load for a semester takes 15 academic hours. If a student s GPA is 3.0 or higher, more than 18 hours of class work may be taken with permission from the Academic Dean. SBCE is affiliated to Accrediting Council of Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) and therefore has the obligation to keep the required standard of accreditation according to ACTEA s guidelines. ACTEA requires a total of hrs of structured learning activity per year. This means a) weeks a year b) clock hours a week/ clock hours of instruction per year c) hours of learning activity per week Based on the above guidelines, SBCE has determined the following range of hours for each course: 1) Total 1700 hours of structured learning activity per year. The details are as follows: a. 96 chapel hours per year b total instructional hours per year c. 160 instructional hours per course / semester i. 48 clock hours instruction in classroom ii. 112 clock hours work outside classroom or 2 hrs and 30 minutes outside of classroom instruction for every hour in class or 7 hours per week per course. 2) Learning activities for each course include: a. Classroom instruction (these are in- class hours not including break time) b. Learning activities done outside the classroom such as: i. Worksheet/ Reading guide questions/ weekly quiz ii. Exams: mid and final iii. Paper/ papers/ exegetical works/ word studies/ character studies iv. Group work v. Reading of the text or other assigned reading vi. Other works assigned by the teacher based on the nature of the course 9

12 Class Time 1) Full- time classes are conducted from Monday to Friday every morning from 8:30-12:00 am for sixteen weeks (one semester) Break time is always from 10:00 am 10:30am. 2) Weekend classes are conducted Friday evening, Saturday morning and afternoon. a. Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in the evening and b. Saturday morning from 8:30-12:00 am; break 10:00am- 10:30am c. Saturday afternoon from 2:00pm- 5:30pm; break 3:30-4:00pm Grading Grade Point Average (GPA): At SBCE Grade Point Average is calculated based on courses done only at the SBCE % A 4.0 Grade points A- 3.7 Grade points B+ 3.3 Grade points B 3.0 Grade points B- 2.7 Grade points C+ 2.3 Grade points C 2.0 Grade points C- 1.7 Grade points D+ 1.3 Grade points D 1.0 Grade points D- 0.7 Grade points F 0.0 Grade points Incomplete I Pass* p Withdrawal W (or dropped ) Incompletes: A grade of incomplete I indicates that some of the work has not been completed due to some emergency situation beyond the student s control. Incompletes are normally granted in the case of personal illness of more than brief duration illness in the family that has required the student s attention; death in the family; personal or family crisis of a traumatic nature; or unexpected increase in job responsibilities. In some cases the student may need to obtain a leave of absence. It is the students responsibility to obtain the form from the registrar have it signed by the instructor and the Academic Dean; and return. The arrangement for the incomplete must be made before the end of the semester in which the I is given. The request must be in writing and addressed to the Bible College providing an explanation as to why the work was not completed. The incomplete must be removed in a manner arranged with the instructor within one semester of the incomplete. The instructor designates no credit if the completed work is not turned in within one semester of the incomplete. 10

13 Withdrawals SBCE does not encourage students to withdraw from a course. If the student withdraws from a course it should not be after the fifth week of class. If a student withdraws after fifth week, a W (withdrawal) will be given in the transcript as appropriate. W does not have credit or grade point average penalty. Procedures for Withdrawals A student who desires to withdraw needs 1) to take a Permission to Withdraw Slip from the Registrar 2) to get the signature of the course instructor 3) to obtain the signature of the Academic Dean 4) to submit the Permission to Withdrawal Slip to the Registrar before the end of the 5 th week of classes. Grade Appeals Any student has the right to appeal a grade to the Academic Committee. Such an appeal should be made in writing to the Academic Dean and must state clearly why the student believes the grade is unfair. This appeal should follow procedures outlined by the Academic Dean. Transfer of Credit: Work completed by students at other colleges or universities will be evaluated upon receipt of an official transcript from that institution. The following guidelines will be used with regard to the number of credits that will be accepted by transferring students. a) Transfer for credit earned at other institutions is petitioned to the Academic Dean. b) Transfer credits must be from an accredited institution. c) Transfer credits must have at least a B grade and less than 20 years old. d) All transfer credits must be received and approved at least one semester before the student expects to graduate. e) Grades from transferred courses will not be computed in the SBCE grade point average. f) Required classes may not be transferred unless one of the following exceptions applies: a) The course was completed satisfactorily at a college known by Shiloh Bible College Ethiopia to teach the same curriculum. b) The course is one of college writing skills. Transfer from Advanced Diploma program to Bachelor of Arts Degree program Students who graduated from Advanced Diploma do not automatically transfer to Bachelor of Arts Degree program. In order to be transferred to degree program, the student has to complete the Advanced Diploma program with a GPA of 2.5. If the student is accepted into the B.A program all credits earned in Advanced Diploma will not be transferred into the B.A program. 11

14 Academic Status 1. Academic Warning: A student who fails to maintain a cumulative grade average (CGPA) of 2.0 will receive a warning on his report card from the registrar. 2. Academic Probation: Following reception of a warning in the semester, a student should achieve a semester GPA of 2.0, but his/her CGPA will remain less than 2.0; in this case the student will be placed on probation. 3. Academic Dismissal: A student who gets less than 1.5 GPA after completing the first 15 credit hours will be dismissed. If a student is unable to get a CGPA of 2.0 after having received a warning letter and after placed on probation, he/she will be dismissed. 4. Re- admission: A student who wants to be re- admitted to the program he/she was dismissed from can apply after a year from the time of dismissal. However a student will be re- admitted if he/she proves that there has been a change in the reasons for his/her dismissal. Conditions for Re- admission: a) A student who achieved cumulative GPA below 1.5 when he/she was dismissed will start as a new student. Then the student is expected to maintain a semester GPA of 2.00; otherwise he/she will not be given re- admission. b) A student who achieved cumulative GPA above 1.5 when he/ she was dismissed will start from where he/she has stopped when dismissed. Such student will be accepted on probation only for two consecutive semesters. c) Minimum GPA required for re- admitted students to continue their studies: CGPA when dismissed Repeating a Course Chrs. taken Before dismissal Minimum Semester GPA required after re- admission to bring the CGPA To >61 Start from the beginning Students may re- register and repeat a course in which they earned an F. They receive the grade, grade points and credits of the repeated course and the grade from the previously failed course is removed from the permanent transcript. The student is not penalized for the first attempt. Attendance, Absence, Tardiness, leave of Absence and Auditing Attendance: The policy of Shiloh Bible College Ethiopia is that 3 unexcused absences will automatically place the student in an audit status for that class, in which case nonacademic credit will be given. 12

15 Absence: Unexcused absences can affect your grade. Absences can be excused if it is due to an illness, death in the family, or unavoidable job related emergency. Tardiness: Arrival to a class 20 minutes late will be counted as an unexcused absence. Leave of absence: The student who must be absent for an extended period of time will need to apply for a leave of absence from the registrar. The instructors and administrator must sign the leave of absence. This allows the student a period of time which to make up the work missed without loss of credit. All make up work must be completed by the close of the first semester after the student s return to classes. Auditing a Course: a) Students must indicate whether they are enrolling for credit or audit as when they enroll in a class. b) Students are not allowed to audit courses that are required courses in their program. c) There should not be more than 15% of auditors in a given class. d) Priority for class enrollment is given for those desiring to take the course for credit. e) Auditing students should pay audit charges (see tuition and fees) f) A student may change from credit to audit until the fifth week of class. g) Request to audit courses must be referred to the Academic Dean. Transcripts Transcripts of work at SBCE can be obtained by using a transcript request form obtained in the Office of the Registrar. They can also be obtained by a letter of request stating name, date of birth, program of study and last year attended, address to which the transcript is to be mailed, signature and the fee for an official copy (see fee). Unofficial transcripts do not require a fee. The Office or the Registrar processes transcripts within 10 working days of receipt of request. Graduation Requirements 1) The student must return all borrowed books to the library. 2) The student must fulfill all financial obligations to the SBCE, including reimbursement for any lost library books. 3) The student must complete all the required hours of the program of study with a 2.0 grade point average or better. 4) The student must do all Spiritual formation requirements 5) The student should demonstrate evidence of a mature Christian life and commitment during the years in the SBCE and receive the graduating interview committee s recommendation of such. 6) The student should demonstrate evidence of a willingness to serve Christ and His church in Christian community and in the mission field. Academic Honors are awarded as follows: Cum Laude 3.50 GPA Magna Cum Laude 3.75 GPA Summa Cum Laude 3.90 GPA 13

16 Student Life Student Conduct Students at SBCE must keep the highest standards of Christian conduct, moral and ethical behavior as set forth in scripture. This standard entails every part of the students life in the campus and outside the campus. All students must pursue biblical model of love and holiness in all their life. For instance, students should refrain from premarital and extramarital sexual activity, from malicious comments about others, from gossip and complaining, and from lying and all other forms of dishonesty. SBCE believes in highest academic standards in all academic work. Any form of cheating or plagiarism is therefore totally intolerable (see below). Students are encouraged to have a free interaction of ideas. They are also free to ask questions in class and are free to disagree with the teacher, but should not be argumentative or disruptive. SBCE insists that student should respect one another, their teachers and the school administrators. SBCE also expects the students to have sound relationship with their home church and the doctrines of the home church. If the student fails to conform to these standards or otherwise is such that it harms the student s testimony and that of the school, he/she will be subjected to disciplinary procedures and measures. 1. The case will be first referred to the Dean of Students. 2. The Dean of Students will begin a program of counseling with the students 3. If the behavior of the student does demonstrate improvement, or if the nature of the offence requires immediate disciplinary, the Administrative council will convene to deal with the offence. 4. The disciplinary action, if required, may include one or more of the following: a. Probation b. Suspension c. Expulsion d. Notification of the student s local church 5. Students placed on disciplinary probation may continue with their studies but face immediate disciplinary suspension if there is a further infraction. 6. Students placed on disciplinary suspension may apply to the Colleges Council for re- entry on a probationary basis. 7. Students who are expelled may not apply for re- admission. Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty violations SBCE believes that academic integrity is a fundamental aspect of a person s spiritual character and intellectual development. Thus, plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty deemed to be an affront to the holiness of God. 14

17 Plagiarism: Plagiarism is taking and using someone else s thoughts, words and writings, music or inventions as one s own original work. Thus, SBCE regards any use of another person s intellectual property without giving due credit as theft. One of the following classifies one s work as plagiarism: a) Using another person s word without giving the proper credit either in the text of writing or footnotes, endnotes or parenthetical citations. b) Using idea of any work of another person without giving due credit. c) Photocopies of any work of another person without acknowledging them. Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty- penalties and process: an instructor who detects academic dishonesty in the work of a student will notify the student in writing and sends a copy of the notification to the Academic Dean and assesses one of the following penalties at his or her discretion: 1. Requires the student to do the work again 2. Gives a lower mark for the assignments by at least one letter grade 3. Gives a zero grade for the assignments. 4. Gives the student an F for the course. 2. Cheating: Cheating occurs when a student is: 1. Copying from previous assignment done by others. 2. Reporting falsely by deliberately manipulating in any way, by altering, suppressing conflicting evidences and so on. 3. Copying from friends or books during exam time. 4. Working on a project or an assignment with other students and presenting it as if it were done alone. 5. Trying to get exam papers or answers before the exam is held. Any student who is caught cheating will be disciplined by: 1. Redoing the work. 2. Reducing the mark for the assignment by at least one letter grade or 3. Forfeiture of all credit for the assignment If the Academic Dean deems that the instance of academic dishonesty is a repeated offense, the student s church will be notified and one or more of the following additional penalties may be incurred: 1. Give the student an F for the course 2. Suspend the student from SBCE for a semester or more after the semester in which the offense occurred. 3. Expel the student from SBCE permanently. 15

18 SBCE Student Council The purpose of student council is to promote community life and fellowship, organizing students social events, representing student concerns to the administration, and putting together the annual SBCE yearbook. Generally, the student council functions as a liaison between the student body and the administration in an advisory capacity. Hence, SBCE student council: 1. plans and organizes and seeks to develop the community life of the college 2. is responsible for the formation and oversight of the various committees within the college concerning students activities such as the chapel committee, the choir committee and the prayer committee Chapel SBCE encourage students to actively participate in chapel program. The chapel program is designed to render students spiritual nourishment and practice their gifts within the SBCE community. The chapel s program entails worship, prayer and fellowship day. The chapel committee will design program and plans the chapel program and schedules for each year. The worship program is conducted from Monday through Saturday. Prayer programs will be indicated in the academic calendar. Classes will be cancelled for the day and a program of prayer is organized throughout the day and a praise service, with a special speaker, in the evening. It is a must that all students attend these programs. The Fellowship day is intended for fun and fellowship. It gives students opportunity to get to know each other in an informal setting. All students are to be present. Library hours Library Rules and Regulations SBCE s library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m from Monday through Saturday moring. Yet, the Library is closed 1. during chapel hours 2. on Sundays 3. on days on which SBCE office is closed Book Borrowing: In current situation, SBCE does not loan books to students. Faculty Others a. A book checked out by a faculty can be retained for a semester. b. SBCE expects from the faculty sensitivity to the needs of the students. Other theological schools students or qualified can use the library on condition that they present their credentials to the library staff upon entering the library and request the permission to use the library. However, they are not eligible to sign out books. 16

19 Admission to the Library Any student who wishes to use the Library has to present student identification card or proper credentials to the Library staff. Library Conduct The purpose of the Library is for quiet study and research. Any students who disturb this atmosphere will be warned once but if he/she repeats, he/she will be asked to leave the library. If there is a need for discussion, students can use one of the classrooms not in use. Personal Properties in the Library Normally no bags or brief cases are allowed in the Library. Women are permitted to take purses into the library provided that they are willing to be inspected by the Library staff. Textbooks can be brought to the library but are subjected to scrutiny by library staff. Current Program Descriptions May be accessed separately on the Website. 17

20 I. Advanced Diploma in Theology : This program has two categories: accredited and non- accredit diploma program. a) Accredited diploma program is designed for students who meet the entrance requirements of the national education policy for higher education at diploma level and who aspire to continue their studies in Degree level. It is intended to train and equip those who aspire to do general ministry in their church by providing them foundational Christian doctrines, Biblical studies, Basic Biblical leadership principles, basic mission and historical studies and practical guidelines for Christian life. b) The non- accredited diploma program is for the Amharic media program, but it is similar to that of the accredited diploma program as to content, quality and breadth. Specific objectives of Diploma program: the graduates of this program will demonstrate maturity in the following three areas (Knowing, Being and Doing). Knowing (Knowledge): The graduates 1. will have foundational biblical, theological and historical knowledge of Christian faith. 2. will have adequate knowledge to teach and preach the message of the Gospel at small group, congregation and at certificate level. 3. will have adequate knowledge of the principles of interpretation of Scripture, presenting the message of the Gospel with clarity and have biblical study techniques to further their own study of the scripture 4. will have basic knowledge of Christian leadership principles Being (Character): The graduates 5. will be established in their Christian faith and become true worshiper and servant in the Kingdom of God 6. will demonstrate mature Christian character by relating the principles of the Bible to today s world. 7. will demonstrate obedience to the word of God and experience of the power and gifts of the Spirit. 8. will have assurance in their calling and confidence in their ministry and in the message they present. 9. will display humility by respecting their brothers and sisters in Christ and learning from the community of faith. 10. will be prepared to be committed to a sacrificial and responsible life for the cause of Jesus Christ. 11. will be prepared to be committed to a lifelong learning Doing (skills): The graduates will be able 18

21 12. to prepare teaching materials on basic church teachings for small groups and certificate level Bible schools 13. to prepare clear, powerful, and biblically consistent sermon and be able to deliver them effectively 14. to counsel in areas of common family and ministry problems and difficulties 15. to lead small churches 16. to make disciples through the word and example of their life Core values to be taught throughout the program and infused in some way into every course: 1. Christian character a. reflecting the fruit of the Holy Spirit b. encouraging sacrificial life for the cause of Christ c. stewardship, holiness, honesty, faithfulness, keeping commitment 2. Worshiping God and Jesus our Lord in humility and in the Spirit according to the Scripture 3. Jesus as the model of Christian life and ministry 4. The scripture as the final authority of for life and practice 5. Affirming gifts of the Holy Spirit for today 6. Servant leadership as modeled by Jesus and New Testament apostles 7. The relevance of the course to today s issues 8. Promoting unity in the church and respecting one another s expression of faith in Christ 9. Affirming and developing students calling and ministry 10. Developing the necessary skills for communicating and presenting the Gospel, leading and making disciples. 11. The Great commission in the form it is given in John 20:21 19

22 Advanced Diploma in Theology Entrance Requirements: Applicants: Must have faith in Christ for at least 2 years Must be involved in active ministry in their local churches Must be able to present recommendation letter from their churches that describes their Christian life and calling Academic Requirements: A) Accredited Advanced Diploma program a. ESLCE (old program) a minimum of G.P.A 1.8 is required. b. Grade 10 EGLCE (New program) a minimum G.P.A of 2.0 is required c. High school transcript d. Other academic documents ( if available) e. Two photos of the applicant f. Pass SBCE entrance exam B) Non- Accredited Diploma Program: a. ESLCE (Old program) a minimum of G.P.A 1.5 is required. b. Grade 10 EGLCE (New Program) a minimum of G.P.A 1.6 is required. c. High School Transcript d. Other academic documents (if available) e. Two photos of the applicant 20

23 Advanced Diploma in Theology Curriculum To graduate both from accredited and non- accredited Advanced Diploma Program (Amharic) requires a satisfactory completion of 90 semester hours of academic credit. Every course is a three credit hour course which takes 56 class hours (48 clock hours) of study. A fulltime student can finish the program in three years whereas a part- time student finishes in four years. Distribution of Courses and Credit Hours by Division for Diploma in Theology Division Number of Courses Credit hours Biblical Studies 6 18 Theological Studies 6 18 Leadership Studies/Ministerial Studies 6 18 Historical and Mission Studies 2 6 Spiritual formation / Christian living 1 3 General Education 6 18 Reported Ministry 2 - Electives 3 9 Total Percentage The Requirements of Advanced Diploma in Theology Program are as follows: Division of Biblical Studies: BS102 New Testament Survey... 3 BS101 Old Testament Survey...3 BS107 Gospel (Matthew, Luke, Mark or John) BS103 Romans and Galatians BS105 Biblical Praise and Worship...3 BS108 Book of Acts. 3 Total..18 Division of Theological Studies: TS201 Theology I (Bible, God, Man and Sin... 3 TS 202Theology II (Christ, Salvation and the Holy Spirit).3 TS204 Ecclesiology and Church Sacraments.. 3 TS209 Doctrine of Islam TS205 Christian Ethics.. 3 TS 208 Cult...3 Total. 18 Division of Leadership /Ministerial studies: CL302 Pastoral Care /Ministry CL301 Biblical Foundation of Christian leadership CL304 Hermeneutics CL305 Homiletics CL306 Principles of Making Disciples..3 CL3 307 Principles of Personal Discipleship for Leaders....3 Total Division of Historical and Mission Studies: HS401 History of Christianity....3 HS402 Biblical Theological of Mission....3 Total. 6 General Education: GS601 Basic English Grammar I...3 GS602 Basic English Grammar II GS602 Basic Writing and Reading I... 3 GS605 Composition and Writing

24 GS604 Psychology....3 Spiritual Formation: Total...18 SP501 Personal B. Study and Prayer Sequence of Diploma in Theology Courses Full- time students are advised to follow the following sequence of courses to finish within two years. First Year First semester BS101 OT Survey hours BS102 NT Survey hours TS201 Theology I...3 hours SP 501 Spiritual Gift hours GS601 Basic English Grammar I..3 hours 15 hours First Semester CL304Hermeneutics...3hours BS106 Biblical Praise and Worship...3hours HS401History of Christianity...3hours GS603 Basic Writing and Reading Skill...3hours TS 204 Ecclesiology and Church Sacrament... 3hours Total 15hours First Semester BS109 Book of Acts..3hours TS203 Pneumatology...3hours TS209 Doctrine of Islam..3hours TS203 Christian Ethics.....3hours GS612 Composition and Reading II.3hours Total.15 January Interim Second Year Third Year Second Semester TS202 Theology II... 3hours TS208 Cults.... 3hours CL301 BF for Christian Leadership.3hours GS614 Basic English Grammar II and Speaking..3 hours SP502 Personal Discipleship for Leader 3 hours 15 hours Second Semester BS 103 Romans and Galatians 3hours CL 304 Homiletics..3hours CL302 Pastoral Care/Pastoral Ministry. 3hours TS 206 African Traditional Religion. 3hours GS603 Composition and Reading...3hours 15 Hours Second Semester TS 207 Eschatology..3hours CLM 901 Christian Counseling..3hours BS107 Gospel (Matthew, Mark or Luke).3 hours HS M 402 B Theology of Mission.. 3hours GS604 Psychology.. 3hours Total 15 22

25 Advanced Diploma in Theology Course Description Biblical Studies BS102 NT Survey This course surveys the 27 New Testament books with respect to history, author, date, literary genre, purpose of writing, addressees, theology and important themes. The course is designed to give students basic understanding of each book in relation to its place in the New Testament Canon and planted solidly in the historical and cultural context of the Greco- Roman world. Also, this course attempts to demonstrate the continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testament revelation. It is gives a general introduction to foundational Christian doctrines, Christian life and Christian mission. (Prerequisite: Old Testament Survey) BS101 OT Survey This course is an overview of the 39 OT books of Law, History, Poetry and Prophets. The course gives pertinent background on history, purpose of writing, date of writing, literary genre, addressees and authors of each book. It gives special focus to the story of salvation, God s plan for the world, the covenants of God, messianic prophecies and how Jesus Christ is seen throughout the Old Testament. Also, this course demonstrates the continuity and discontinuity of the Old and The New Testaments embracing the narrative structure and presentation of the story of God s people through God s dealing with Israel. In so doing, this course builds the foundation for other New Testament theology. BS107 Gospels: (Matthew, Mark or Luke) This course is designed to do detail study of one of the Gospels. Its historical, cultural, textual, theological, missiological and practical aspect will be studied in detail. It demonstrates the fulfillment of the promises made in the Old Testament about the Messiah and special emphasis will be give to its principle for practical Christian life. Taking any one of the synoptic Gospels gives exposure to the basic teaching of other two gospels. The course also practically engages students in exegetical work to employ interpretation principles in their study. (Prerequisite: New Testament Survey BS103 Romans and Galatians This course is an exegetical book study of two of Paul s most important epistles. This course explores and discusses Paul s theology of sin, grace, salvation, the law, the relationship of Israel and the New Testament people of God, the Spirit and Christian life in the context of the two epistles. Special emphasis is given to the teaching on bondage and liberty in context of Paul s teaching and refuting false teaching. The course gives a verse- by verse study and students completing the course will find themselves better equipped for living today in liberty, and better able to bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in their lives. Also, this course engages students to apply exegetical and interpretation principles in their studies. (Prerequisites: New Testament Survey) TS201 Theology I This course is the first of a two part series on basic Christian Theology. Pat I covers Christian doctrines related to the Bible, God, Angles, Man and Sin. The course is intended to give students basic knowledge of Christian teaching. It discusses revelation, inspiration, the authority and reliability of Christian Scriptures, the nature and character of God, Trinity, the nature of man, the nature of sin and effects of sin. The course is also designed in a way that students develop the habit of worshiping God in reverence and holy life. 23

26 TS202 Theology II This course builds upon Theology I and explores the doctrine of Christ, Salvation, Redemption and the Holy Spirit. Since Christology is one of the doctrines that significantly mark Christian faith, this course gives special emphasis and time to discuss Christology in depth and wider breadth. It also discusses Ethiopian Orthodox teaching on Christology and show the difference between the evangelical teachings on Christ. Also, the course introduces both the historical debate and current teaching on Christ particularly pertaining to Ethiopian context. In addition to Christology, this course discusses various evangelical understandings of salvation and explores biblical text seeking for balanced teaching on salvation and redemption. Moreover, the course introduces the nature and place of the Holy Spirit in Christian faith and practical life. TS204 Ecclesiology and Church Sacrament This course is an- in- depth study of the nature, responsibility and functions of the church, focusing on the leadership ministries in the local church as presented in the New Testament. Different traditions of church government are discussed. The course covers aspects and relationships of five- fold ministry, and eight- fold supporting ministries and outreaches. The course raises issues of church leadership in Ethiopian particularly eldership and five- fold ministry seeking to give balanced and bible- based principles and answers to students. In addition, the course discusses church sacraments like water Baptism and the Lord s Supper from biblical texts. However, the course gives respect and freedom to different churches understanding of these sacraments. TS209 Doctrine of Islam This course is designed to introduce students to the doctrine of Islam and basic teachings help students to respond to challenges leveled against their faith from Islam. It also gives students a better understanding of the situation of Islam and its challenge in Ethiopia and the responsibility of Christians. Christ in the Koran and Muslim concept of man, Sin and revelation are discussed. Leadership and Ministerial Courses CL304 Hermeneutics This course is designed to give students foundational principles for the interpretation of scripture. It discusses different methods of interpretation beginning from patristic and up to modern thought. Evaluation of each interpretation method will be presented. Special emphasis is placed upon the specific principles of interpretation within a historical, grammatical and literary approach to biblical interpretation. Students will practice the principles with selected text. The narrative dimension of Scripture and its implication for biblical interpretation is also explored. CL301 Biblical Foundations of Christian Leadership This course explores the topic of leadership from a biblical and theological perspective. Essential biblical principles bearing on the purpose and character of leadership will be examined. Instances of leadership in the Old and New Testaments will be analyzed within their biblical context, and in terms of contemporary understanding of leadership, with a special focus on the leadership of Jesus Christ as seen in the New Testament. The Scriptural paradigms of servants and shepherd, as models for leadership, will be discussed in details. 24

27 CL306 Principles of Making Disciples This course is designed to provide the principles of personal discipleship and the role of the leader in imparting the nature and principles of New Testament discipleship into the lives of others. It studies the theme of discipleship in the Gospels and Epistles and draws out the nature and principles of making disciples for the church today. The course focuses on the character and responsibility of the Disciples of Christ. The example of Christ in relationship to the training of His disciples is taken as the primary example of NT discipleship. CL302 Pastoral Care / Ministry This course studies the pastor s primary responsibilities as the shepherd of God s flock. The course highlights the essential ministry of being the Keepers of our brothers and sisters. Considering the importance of this responsibility, pastors ought to be not only willing and ready to help but also as well trained and equipped as possible in the area of feeding, counseling and leading the people. The course s topic is not limited to Ethiopian situation but explores pastoral issues in African Christianity and the challenges that African pastors are facing. Hence, it is designed to prepare students for Pastoral Ministry in Ethiopia and in other African countries. CL305 Homiletics This course is designed to teach students how to prepare biblical messages and to preach effectively. Various types of sermons (eg. topical, expository, textual and prophetic) will be both discussed and demonstrated. Students will practice the principles in the classroom. The course also teaches students public speaking skills and the place of the Holy Spirit in preparing and delivering messages to crowds and small groups. This course gives special attention to the nature of communication in Ethiopian context. It makes sure not to make carbon copy of Western ways of preparing sermon which does not give due consideration to oral communicators like Ethiopians. Hence, the course focuses on oral communication and narrative as essential as mode of communicating the gospel message. Historical and Mission Studies HS401 History of Christianity This course covers church history from the Pentecost to the present day. The early years of church history through the Roman Empire and the decline of the church into the Middle Ages, the reformation through modern period are the substance of this course. The course also covers general African Church History placing special interest in Ethiopian Church History. Special emphasis is placed on the important personalities that have shaped the modern church and encourages students to learn, reflect and evaluate the church s present situation from the failure and success of the Church History. HS402 Biblical Theology of Mission The course examines the topic of missions from Genesis to Revelation. Students will learn to look at the Bible with missionary eyes and see that the theme of the compassionate God in search of lost men and women (the Great commission) is the central message of the Bible. The Mission of God as the grand narrative of Scripture is explored both as to substance and implication for the church and Christian today. 25

28 Spiritual Formation SP501 Personal Bible Study and prayer This course is practical course on prayer, personal devotion, personal bible study and other contextually needed topics on growing in christlike Character. The course uses contextual materials that can lead students to practice prayer, personal devotion through reflection and praxis. Developing peer relationships of accountability as well as healthy mentoring relationship will also be discussed. General Studies GS601 Basic English Grammar I Developmental Grammar: Sentence patterns, functions of parts of speech and punctuation, spelling and vocabulary. (Prerequisite: passing an entrance exam) GS614 Basic English Grammar and Speaking This course continues with what has been started in Basic English Grammar I with extensive exercises on constructing sentences. It develops word power particularly academic words and theological words in context. It also teaches basic spoken English and phonetic transcription to use correct pronunciation of words. Application of grammatical knowledge will be integrated in every exercise. GS602 Basic Writing and Reading This course strength sentence writing and move on to paragraph development. This course emphasizes organizing materials and writing sentences and developing paragraphs correctly: Introduction to expository writing techniques. (Prerequisite: Basic English Grammar I and II) GS 603 Compositions and Reading I This course builds upon English Grammar I, Basic English Grammar and Speaking and Basic Writing and Reading Skill. It is an intermediate approach to preparation for paragraph and theme development focusing on expository essays- reading and writing techniques in advanced way. Extensive exercises and practice shall be given GS612 Composition and Reading II This course continues on Compositions and Reading I at advanced level by introducing how to integrate sources such as footnote and bibliography. Extensive exercises and projects shall be offered to prepare students for academic writing courses and research methods course. GS604 Psychology Surveys the science of psychology; addresses research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, language, lifespan, development, intelligence, stress and health, social behavior, personality, and abnormal behavior and treatment; applications of psychology in a culturally diverse world. 26

29 II. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology Program This program is designed around three ministry majors: Biblical and Theological Studies, Christian Leadership Studies and Missional Studies. The purpose of the program is to prepare well-equipped servant leaders and ministers for the church of God based on their calling and the need of the church in Ethiopia and beyond. This program is different from diploma program in its depth of content, breadth of topics covered, the type of assignments and length of study. Students who register in this program will have a wider opportunity to study in depth various courses that relate to their specific calling and this be better equipped. Objectives of the program: each ministry major has its own specific objectives which are interwoven into the overall objectives of the college. Knowing: The graduates of this program 1. will have a wider and in-depth knowledge of both on historical and current status of Christian doctrines 2. know and understand in-depth selected New Testament and Old Testament books 3. know the principles of interpretation of Scripture and the nature of the relationship of the Old Testament and New Testament 4. understand the concept and principle of leadership and administration that help them to function both in the church and outside the church 5. recognize Christian responsibility, ethics, stewardship and mission 6. recognize the skill of communication 7. understand geographical and cultural aspects of their country (Ethiopia) 8. know the history of Christianity in the world and particularly in Africa and Ethiopia from a missional perspective 9. know the concepts and principles of entrepreneurship Being: the graduates of this program will be 1. established in their Christian faith 2. broad-minded and become people who promote unity, reception of one another, respecting one another in the body of Christ 3. examples and models to the community of faith in their personal life and ministry 4. active believers in the word of God, the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit 5. teachers, preachers, missionaries and leaders at different capacity and level in their own local church setting 6. confident in their calling and in the message they present 7. have skill of communication 27

30 8. committed Christians who live sacrificial lives for the cause of Christ Doing: The graduates of this program will be able to 1. teach at diploma level 2. function in various leadership positions in their local church setting outside the church 3. pastor churches ( based on their calling) by feeding the physical, Spiritual, Psychological and Social needs of the people through the word of God and counseling 4. contribute articles on different topics 5. communicate well within and without the church 6. give seminars 7. train leaders for their churches 8. reflect on present issues and find solutions based on Biblical texts, stories and models Core Values to be taught throughout the program and included in some way in every course 1. Christian character: holiness, humility, stewardship, honesty, keeping commitment, faithfulness, and obedience to the word of God as described in the fruit of the Spirit. 2. The example of Jesus as an ultimate model for all Christian life, ministry and leadership 3. Faith in the word of God and the power and the gifts of the Spirit 4. The authority of the Scripture as the final say for life and ministry 5. Unity, respecting and learning from one another 6. Worship vocally and practically 7. Sacrificial life for the cause of Christ 8. Relevance of each course to todays issues the church facing within and outside. 9. The relevance of the course to the mission of the college 10. Affirming and developing students calling and ministry 11. Developing the students skills for communicating and presenting the message of the Gospel with clarity. 12. Sound exegetical and interpretation of Scripture 28

31 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology Entrance Requirements: Applicants: Must have faith in Christ for at least 2 years Must be involved in active ministry in their local churches Must be able to present recommendation letter from their churches that describes their Christian life and calling Academic Requirements: A) Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology a. ESLCE (old program) a minimum of G.P.A 2.0 is required. b from Old program with a minimum of GPA 2.0. c. New program: 10 +2year of preparatory with pass mark in entrance exam for higher institution (Minimum 200). d ( a three year diploma) e. High school transcript f. Other academic documents ( if available) g. Two photos of the applicant h. Pass SBCE entrance exam 29

32 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology Program Curriculum The Bachelor of Arts Degree is a four-year fulltime study. For graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Theological majoring in one of the tracks (Biblical and Theological Studies, Christian leadership Studies and Mission Studies) a student must satisfactorily complete 120 semester hours of academic credit which is the total of 102 credit hours from common Core Courses and 18 credit hours from Major core courses. Every course is a three credit hour course which is 56 class hours (48 clock hours) of study. Students must complete academic credits in three areas: Common Core Required Courses; Ministry track/major Core Required Courses; Electives and Spiritual formation. Students must declare their major after they finish 60 credit hours. Distribution of Common Courses and Credit Hours by Division with their Major Division of Studies Number of Courses Credit Hours Major Core Courses 6 18 Common Core Course Biblical Studies 7 21 Common Core Course Theological Studies 8 24 Common Core Course Historical and Mission Studies 2 6 Common Core Course Leadership and Ministerial Studies 5 15 Spiritual Formation 2 6 General Education 7 21 Electives 3 9 Total Common Core Courses These common courses intended to give the students a wider exposure to different aspect of training that become foundational to their major. All students must take 93 Credit hours from this division. Division of Biblical Studies (7 Courses or 21Credit Hours) BS102 New Testament Survey BS101 OT Survey BS103 Romans and Galatians BS104 1 & 2 Corinthians BS105 Biblical Praise and Worship BS106 Gospels (Matthew, Mark or Luke) BS107 Pentateuch Division of Theological Studies (8 Courses or 24 Credit Hours) TS201Theology I TS202 Theology II TS203 Pneumatology TS204 Ecclesiology TS205 Christian Ethics TS206 African Traditional Religion TS207 Eschatology TS208 Cults Division of Leadership Studies/ Ministerial Studies (5 Courses or 15 Credit Hours) CL301 Biblical Foundation of Christian Leadership CL302 Pastoral Care/ Ministry CL303Church Administration CL304 Hermeneutics CL305 Homiletics Division of Historical and Mission Studies (2 Courses or 6 Credit Hours) HS401 History of Christianity MI402 Biblical Theology of Mission Spiritual Formation (2 Courses or 6 Credit Hours) SP501 Personal Bible Study and prayer for leaders SP502 Discipleship for leaders 30

33 Division of General Education (7 Courses or 21 Credit Hours) GS601 Eng. 100: Basic Grammar GS602 Eng 101: Basic Writing and Reading GS603 Eng 102: Composition and Reading GS604 Psychology GS606 Cultural Anthropology GS607 Ethiopian Geography and People Group GS608 Basic Accounting Skills GSM609Communication Skills GS610 Sociology from a Christian point of view GS611Critical Thinking GSM612 Introduction to Philosophies of Leadership a) Biblical and Theological Major Major Courses This program is designed for those whose primary calling and ministry is teaching, preparing curricula materials for Bible Schools at Diploma level and be teachers, deans or principals. Specific objectives of this major: graduates of this major will be able to deal with all books of the New Testament describe, teach and discern interpretation of Scripture and issues pertaining to it teach, prepare curricular materials for Bible Schools at Diploma level, lead and administer Bible schools at diploma level use different teaching methodology based on the context they find themselves serve as elders in their local churches In addition to the Common Core Courses (see page 19), students majoring Biblical and Theological studies must take the following courses and three elective courses from any other major course: 6 Major Courses for Biblical and Theological Studies BTM701 Gospel of John BTM702 The Book of Revelation BTM 703 Book of Isaiah or Minor prophets BTM704 Principles of Adult Education b) Christian Leadership Major BTM705 Educational Administration BTM706 Advanced Hermeneutical Studies Electives (3 courses) from any other major course This program is designed for those whose primary calling and ministry is to function in the leadership capacity as pastors, elders, church administrators and any other leadership area in the church. The focus of this major is on the practical dimension of their calling or to prepare them for what they can do in area of their calling. The Specific objectives of this major: The graduates of this major will be able to plan, organize and administer their personal and corporate vision of the church and other organizations feed (teach) and protect the congregation at different level counsel Christians from different walks of life when they get in problems as well as when they seek advice for major decision in their life 31

34 administer different church sacraments like marriage, baptism and the Lord s Supper according to the doctrine of their perspective churches participate in conflict resolution in the church as well as at the community level discern the difference between Biblical and Secular leadership principles In addition to the Common Core Courses (see page 19), students majoring Leadership studies must take the following courses and three electives from any other major course: 6 Major courses for leadership Studies CLM901 Christian Counseling CLM902 Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution GSM612 Introductions to Philosophies of Leadership GSM609 Communication CLM903 Pastoral Epistles CLM904 The Life of a Leader Elective (3 courses) from any other major course C) Mission Major This program is designed for those who have a missionary calling to minister in Ethiopia and Africa to Muslims so that they may go to these places themselves or train others. Focus is given to practical aspects of their ministry or designed to prepare them to do evangelism and church planting work among Muslim. The specific objectives of this major: The graduates of this major will be able to train other missionaries in the area of Mission to reach Islamic dominated areas plant churches in Islamic areas cross culture barriers and live in different culture other than theirs contextualize the message without compromising the message of the Gospel and values of Christian faith use different strategies to do mission work In addition to the Common Core Courses (see page 19), students majoring Missional Studies must take the following courses and three electives from any other major course: 6 Major Courses for Mission Studies MIM801 Gospel and Culture MIM802 Historical Development, the Culture and Doctrine of Islam MIM803 Cross-cultural Communication MIM804 Muslim Relationship in Ethiopia and Evangelism MIM805The Qur an and Its interpretation MIM806 Islamic Religion in the Horne of Africa Course Numbering common core required courses from Biblical Studies common core required courses from Theological Studies common core required courses from Leadership Studies common core required courses from Historical and Missional studies common core required courses from Spiritual formation Common required courses from General Studies 32

35 Required core courses for majoring in Biblical and Theological Studies Required core courses for majoring in Missional Studies Required core courses for majoring in Leadership Studies Sequence of Bachelor Arts in Theology Courses A student must complete 60 credit hours before applying for major. For full- time students, the following sequence of courses will help them finish BA in Theology within four years. First Year First semester BS101OT Survey.. 3 hours BS102 NT Survey..3 hours TS201 Theology I....3 hours SP501 Understanding Spiritual Gift...3 hours GS601 Basic English Grammar: Eng hours 15 hours First Semester CL304 Hermeneutics.....3hours BS106 Biblical Praise and Worship...3hours HS401 History of Christianity hours TS204 Ecclesiology and Church Sacraments...3hours GS603 Composition and Reading.3hours 15hours January Interim Reported Ministry Second Year Second Semester TS102Theology II... 3hours TS208Cults 3hours CL301 Biblical Foundation for Christian Leadership...3hours GS601 Basic English Writing and Reading Skill: Eng hours SP502 Personal Discipleship for leaders..3 hours 15 hours Second Semester BS103 Romans and Galatians....3 hours CL304 Homiletics.. 3hours TS206 African Traditional Religion....3hours CL302 Pastoral Care/Pastoral Ministry 3hours A course from General Studies. 3hours 15 Hours First Semester BS105 1& 2 Corinthians....3 hours TS203 Pnuematology. 3hours TS205 Christian Ethics..3hours CL303 Church Administration..3hours GS701 Academic Writing 3hours 15hours Third Year January Interim: Reported Ministry Second Semester TS207 Eschatology.. 3hours BS108 Pentateuch..3hours MI402Biblical Theology of Mission.3hours BS107 Gospel (Matthew, Mark or Luke)..3hours A Course from General Studies.3hours 15 hours 33

36 First Semester BTM 701 The Gospel of John 3hours BTM 702 The Book of Revelation...3hours BTM 703 The Book of Isaiah.3hours Electives (two Courses). 6hours 15hours Major Courses are given in the fourth Year Biblical and Theological Studies Major Fourth Year Second Semester BTM704 Principles of Adult Education..3hours BTM705 Educational Administration..3hours BTM706 Advanced Hermeneutical Studies..3hours Elective (one) 3hours A course from General Studies..3hours 15hour First Semester MIM801 Gospel and Culture.3hours MIM802 Hist. Development of Islam.3hours MIM 804 Muslim and Christian Relationship..3hours Electives (two).6hours 15hours Missional Studies Major Fourth Year Second Semester MIM803 Cross-cultural Communication..3hours MIM805 The Quran and its Interpretation...3hours MIM806 Islamic Religion in the Horn of Africa...3hours A Course from General Education 3hours Electives (one course).3hours 15hours First Semester CLM901 Christian Counse...3hours CLM 902 Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution.. 3hours GSM 612 Introduction to Leadership Philosophy hour s Electives (two)...6hours Leadership Studies Major Fourth Year 15hours Second Semester GSM 609 Communication Skill 3hours CLM 903 Pastoral Epistles... 3hours CLM 904 Life of a Leader 3hours Elective (one course)....3hours A Course from General Studies....3hours 15hours 34

37 III. Course Descriptions for Bachelor of Arts in Theology Biblical Studies BS102 NT Survey This course surveys the 27 New Testament books with respect to history, author, date, literary genre, purpose of writing, addressees, theology and important themes. The course is designed to give students basic understanding of each book in relation to its place in the New Testament Canon and planted solidly in the historical and cultural context of the Greco-Roman world. Also, this course attempts to demonstrate the continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testament revelation. It is gives a general introduction to foundational Christian doctrines, Christian life and Christian mission. (Prerequisite: Old Testament Survey) BS101 OT Survey This course is an overview of the 39 OT books of Law, History, Poetry and Prophets. The course gives pertinent background on history, purpose of writing, date of writing, literary genre, addressees and authors of each book. It gives special focus to the story of salvation, God s plan for the world, the covenants of God, messianic prophecies and how Jesus Christ is seen throughout the Old Testament. Also, this course demonstrates the continuity and discontinuity of the Old and The New Testaments embracing the narrative structure and presentation of the story of God s people through God s dealing with Israel. In so doing, this course builds the foundation for other New Testament theology. BS107 Gospels: (Matthew, Mark or Luke) This course is designed to do detail study of one of the Gospels. Its historical, cultural, textual, theological, missiological and practical aspect will be studied in detail. It demonstrates the fulfillment of the promises made in the Old Testament about the Messiah and special emphasis will be give to its principle for practical Christian life. Taking any one of the synoptic Gospels gives exposure to the basic teaching of other two gospels. The course also practically engages students in exegetical work to employ interpretation principles in their study. (Prerequisite: New Testament Survey BS103 Romans and Galatians This course is an exegetical book study of two of Paul s most important epistles. This course explores and discusses Paul s theology of sin, grace, salvation, the law, the relationship of Israel and the New Testament people of God, the Spirit and Christian life in the context of the two epistles. Special emphasis is given to the teaching on bondage and liberty in context of Paul s teaching and refuting false teaching. The course gives a verse- by verse study and students completing the course will find themselves better equipped for living today in liberty, and better able to bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in their lives. Also, this course engages students to apply exegetical and interpretation principles in their studies. (Prerequisites: New Testament Survey and Hermeneutics) BS105 1 and 2 Corinthians This course is a verse-by-verse study of the books of 1 and 2 Corinthians. Special emphasis is placed upon the cross of Christ as the instrument of sanctification and as the basic solution to the moral issues of life. A variety of problems that the Apostle Paul confronted in his ministry and their implication to Ethiopian churches and problems will be discussed. The manner in which the apostle Paul addresses practical and theological issues in the Corinthians church is used as an instructional model for dealing with current in Ethiopian Churches. (Prerequisite: New Testament Survey and Hermeneutics) 35

38 BS106 Biblical Praise and Worship This course is designed to teach the theological and practical aspect of worship from the scripture for the worship in the church. It explores biblical forms and theology of worship and its expressions such as clapping, raising hands, standing, bowing, kneeling, shouting, using instruments etc. from Old Testament and New Testament books in their context. Other issues such as worship in the daily life of the believer worship as an act of spiritual warfare, dance ministry in the church are also discussed. As Ethiopia is a country with multiple ethnic groups that have different styles and expressions of joy and worship, this course makes an effort to do a Bible based reflection on certain issues related to, worship, dancing and music. BTM706 Advanced Hermeneutical Studies This course builds up on the principles and methodologies taught in Introduction to Hermeneutics. It covers issues and perspectives which bear upon the search for meaning and significance in biblical texts will be examined and evaluated such as the role of authors, texts and readers; the effects of presuppositions and cultural conditioning; the role of theological frameworks; the New Testament s use of the Old Testament; the use of word studies. A development of concepts and techniques of the communication of biblical truth though narrative will be explored. (Prerequisite: Hermeneutics) BTM702 The Book of Revelation This course is designed to teach students the theology within the apocalyptic tradition. It also discusses different interpretive issues and evaluates each interpretation. Students will have exposure to different approaches to the book and have a thorough and organized understanding of the book in light of its first century context. The course attempts to address the different interpretations in Ethiopian churches. In addition to interpretive issues, the course draws special attention to the responsibility, the sacrifices and suffering, persecution and overcoming the world and the hope of the church in terms of today s situation and context. (Prerequisite: New Testament Survey, Gospel of John, Hermeneutics) BTM701 The Gospel of John This course is one of the Gospels course. It is designed to provide students a deeper understanding of the Gospel through thematic, chapter by chapter and sometimes verse by verse study depending on the topics raised within the Gospel. Other issues such as nature, authorship, date and social and religious context of the Gospel will be given due consideration. Since the genre and theological emphasis of the Gospel is slightly different from that of the synoptic Gospels, special emphasis will be placed upon its theological message particularly Jesus as the Logos, Son of God, the place of Jews and Gentiles. Its relevance to the students personal life, ministry and theology will be discussed. Missiological and aplogetical concern also be given due place in the course of study. (Prerequisite: NT Survey, Hermeneutics) BTM703 Book of Isaiah This course is designed to study (Book of Isaiah or Minor Prophets) to look into Messianic prophecies and there fulfillment. The course also discusses historical and cultural context of the book and issues surrounding the date and author of the books. It also sees how the early church understood the texts that are quoted in their writings. Students appreciate the awesomeness of God who is presented as a living God. (Prerequisite: OT Survey and Hermeneutics) BS108 Pentateuch (The five Books of Moses) This course deals with the salvation history of God s people in the Old Testament and God s plan for human beings. It gives special emphasis on the book of Genesis and Exodus. Particular attention and a wide coverage will be given to the book of exodus to its historical, theological, typological relevance to the New Testament second exodus theme. To do this the course takes time in discussing the Temple motif, deliverance, glory and worship from Moses Tabernacle in light of its relationship to the New 36

39 Temple in the New Testament. Students will have a wide range of understanding God s plan of salvation and the use of the Old Testament theme and text in the New Testament. (Prerequisite: OT Survey, Hermeneutics) Theological Studies TS201 Theology I This course is the first of a two part series on basic Christian Theology. Pat I covers Christian doctrines related to the Bible, God, Angles, Man and Sin. The course is intended to give students basic knowledge of Christian teaching. It discusses revelation, inspiration, the authority and reliability of Christian Scriptures, the nature and character of God, Trinity, the nature of man, the nature of sin and effects of sin. The course is also designed in a way that students develop the habit of worshiping God in reverence and holy life. TS202 Theology II This course builds upon Theology I and explores the doctrine of Christ, Salvation, Redemption and the Holy Spirit. Since Christology is one of the doctrines that significantly mark Christian faith, this course gives special emphasis and time to discuss Christology in depth and wider breadth. It also discusses Ethiopian Orthodox teaching on Christology and show the difference between the evangelical teachings on Christ. Also, the course introduces both the historical debate and current teaching on Christ particularly pertaining to Ethiopian context. In addition to Christology, this course discusses various evangelical understandings of salvation and explores biblical text seeking for balanced teaching on salvation and redemption. Moreover, the course introduces the nature and place of the Holy Spirit in Christian faith and practical life. (Prerequisite: Theology I) TS204 Ecclesiology and Church Sacrament This course is an-in- depth study of the nature, responsibility and functions of the church, focusing on the leadership ministries in the local church as presented in the New Testament. Different traditions of church government are discussed. The course covers aspects and relationships of five-fold ministry, and eightfold supporting ministries and outreaches. The course raises issues of church leadership in Ethiopian particularly eldership and five-fold ministry seeking to give balanced and bible-based principles and answers to students. In addition, the course discusses church sacraments like water Baptism and the Lord s Supper from biblical texts. However, the course gives respect and freedom to different churches understanding of these sacraments. (Prerequisite: Theology I and Theology II) TS203 Pnuematology This course builds upon Theology II to teach students in depth about the personal work of the Holy Spirit, the gift of the Spirit and the Fruit of the Spirit. Special emphasis is placed upon His function in the church today and His transformational work in the individual life. Attention is directed to the individual s baptism in the Holy Spirit and discusses selected texts and response to cessationist view with respect for other views. Since the church today in Ethiopia has so many problems on the implementation and authenticity of the gifts of the Spirit, the nature and operation of the gifts of the Spirit in the local church are also thoroughly discussed. (Prerequisite: Theology I and Theology II, & Understanding Spiritual Gifts) TS205 Christian Ethics This course is an introduction to principles for dealing with Ethical issues in the Christian life, especially those relevant to Ethiopia. It discusses sample issues and difficult questions including Christian responsibility to governments, justice, alcohol, male circumcision and female excision, abortion, war, violence, polygamy, birth control, homosexual and lesbian, relationship and employer-employee relationships. The course provides biblically based conceptual and practical tools to deal with the issues. 37

40 TS206 African Traditional Religion This course is designed to study the basic elements of African traditional religions and the influence they continue to have in African society today. Some important traditional religions in Ethiopia are discussed. Special attention and emphasis lay upon the problem of syncretism and spirit possession. Discussion on tolerance will be given due consideration in the course of study. The course makes attempt to discuss approaches to be taken by missionaries who work in traditional culture. It also emphasizes the role of the gifts of Holy Spirit in encountering evil powers working in traditional religion. (Prerequisite: Theology I and Theology II) Leadership and Ministerial Courses CL304 Hermeneutics This course is designed to give students foundational principles for the interpretation of scripture. It discusses different methods of interpretation beginning from patristic and up to modern thought. Evaluation of each interpretation method will be presented. Special emphasis is placed upon the specific principles of interpretation within a historical, grammatical and literary approach to biblical interpretation. Students will practice the principles with selected text. The narrative dimension of Scripture and its implication for biblical interpretation is also explored. CL301 Biblical Foundations of Christian Leadership This course explores the topic of leadership from a biblical and theological perspective. Essential biblical principles bearing on the purpose and character of leadership will be examined. Instances of leadership in the Old and New Testaments will be analyzed within their biblical context, and in terms of contemporary understanding of leadership, with a special focus on the leadership of Jesus Christ as seen in the New Testament. The Scriptural paradigms of servant and shepherd for leadership will be discussed in details. CL302 Pastoral Care / Ministry This course studies the pastor s primary responsibilities as the shepherd of God s flock. The course highlights the essential ministry of being the Keepers of our brothers and sisters. Considering the importance of this responsibility, pastors ought to be not only willing and ready to help but also as well trained and equipped as possible in the area of feeding, counseling and leading the people. The course s topic is not limited to Ethiopian situation but explores pastoral issues in African Christianity and the challenges that African pastors are facing. Hence, it is designed to prepare students for Pastoral Ministry in Ethiopia and in other African countries. CL305 Homiletics This course is designed to teach students how to prepare biblical messages and to preach effectively. Various types of sermons (eg. topical, expository, textual and prophetic) will be both discussed and demonstrated. Students will practice the principles in the classroom. The course also teaches students public speaking skills and the place of the Holy Spirit in preparing and delivering messages to crowds and small groups. This course gives special attention to the nature of communication in Ethiopian context. It makes sure not to make carbon copy of Western ways of preparing sermon which does not give due consideration to oral communicators like Ethiopians. Hence, the course focuses on oral communication and narrative as essential as mode of communicating the gospel message. (Prerequisite: Hermeneutics) CL303 Church Administration This course takes a systems approach to understanding administration and administrative issues. This course introduces new paradigms for the leaders that integrate spiritual integrity and service within a system in view of the congregation and its ministry. It discusses different issues such as, models of organization (systems), leadership in a Multi-cultural context with a new paradigm and women in 38

41 leadership, goal setting, mission, vision, organizational structure, team building and conflict resolution. The course integrates both leadership and church administration with a new insight. It also surveys Ethiopian leadership and administrative style to give a contextualized alternative leadership paradigm within a biblical framework. CLM 902 Team Leadership & Conflict Resolution The focus of this course is building and sustaining decision-making teams, mentoring, delegating, resolving conflict and handling and overcoming opposition. Extensive time will also be devoted to improving the individual s and the group s repertoire of style of communication skills with a view of functioning more effectively and efficiently as a team leader in handling routine and crisis situations. Biblical models will be discussed within their context and their relation to the Ethiopian context. The course brings real issues of conflict in the church and encourages students to reflect on them with a possible resolution. (Prerequisite: B. Foundation for Christian Leadership) CLM901 Christian Counseling This course is design for pastors and leaders to deal with personal problems that need special attention. Methods along with the specific issues such as Marriage and Family counseling, counseling methods and techniques as well as guidelines for counselors will be discussed. Alcohol and Substance abuse, HIV/AIDs, legal issues effecting counseling and inner Healing will be discussed. The course makes every effort to address Ethiopian cultural and legal issues. (Prerequisite: Pastoral Care) CLM903 Pastoral Epistles This course explores Paul s instruction to the young ministers and church leaders. It draws spiritual principles of leadership as well as character that are essentials for pastoral ministry from biblical theology. The epistles will first be discussed in their contextual milieu before directly applied to the present situation. Emphasis is given to the issues facing pastors in the church of Ethiopia and how they will tackle those problems in light of Paul s instruction. (Prerequisite: New Testament Survey, Hermeneutics) CLM904 The Life of the Leader This course focuses on the life of the leader and how the emotional, ethical, mental, moral, psychological and spiritual well-being of the leader has an effect upon leadership effectiveness. Significant personal reflection will be undertaken in an effort to help the leader recognize the unique personal dimensions that hinder personal effectiveness as a leader. Besides, the course discusses motivational gifts and leadership character development. Historical and Mission Studies HS401 History of Christianity This course covers church history from the Pentecost to the present day. The early years of church history through the Roman Empire and the decline of the church into the Middle Ages, the reformation through modern period are the substance of this course. The course also covers general African Church History placing special interest in Ethiopian Church History. Special emphasis is placed on the important personalities that have shaped the modern church and encourages students to learn, reflect and evaluate the church s present situation from the failure and success of the Church History. MI 402 Biblical Theology of Mission The course examines the topic of missions from Genesis to Revelation. Students will learn to look at the Bible with missionary eyes and see that the theme of the compassionate God in search of lost men and women (the Great commission) is the central message of the Bible. The Mission of God as the grand narrative of Scripture is explored both as to substance and implication for the church and Christian today. (Prerequisite: OT Survey, NT Survey, African Traditional Religion) 39

42 MIM901 Gospel and Culture The course explores the various aspects of culture in which the Gospel is witnessed, and which are to be brought under Christ s Lordship. The course intended to help students understand their own respective culture in order that they may able to avoid ethnocentrism as a barrier to ministry in Ethiopia.( prerequisite: OT Survey, NT Survey, Gospels, African Traditional Religion, Theology of Mission) MIM804 Muslim Relationship in Ethiopia and Muslim Evangelism This course is designed to teach students the historical and the current Muslim and Christian relation in Ethiopia. The course introduces current mission theories and practices concerning Christian outreach among Muslims and their applicability to Ethiopian situation. MIM802 Historical Development and Doctrine of Islam This course is designed to give students the historical inception and development of Islam including its beliefs and practices and present status as a world religion. It also discuses its cultural, historical, political developments and its significance at the start of the twenty-first century. MIM806 Islamic Religion in the Horn of Africa The course is intended to examine the historical and cultural context of Islamic religion in the horn of Africa so that the students develop a historical-cultural perspective as well as biblical and theological basis for Christian mission particularly in the Horn of Africa. (Prerequisite: African Traditional Religion) MIM805 Jesus in the Qur an and Its Interpretation This course examines the meaning of the Qur an for Muslims, how it came into being, its structure and features, and how it has been interpreted by Muslim scholars. Major themes of the Qur an will be reviewed, and representative passages for each theme will be studied. It also explores how Qur an presents Jesus and how Muslim Scholars interpret the texts. (Prerequisite: Historical Development, the culture and Doctrine of Islam) MIM803 Cross-cultural communication This course builds upon Gospel and culture and introduces students with specific challenges and requirement for cross-cultural communication. The course is practical oriented and challenges students to consider the linguistic and cultural issues in Ethiopia. Selected passage from Acts and Epistles will be discussed in their context to give guidelines how the early church overcame the linguistic and cultural barriers in her mission. Ethiopia is a multi -linguistic and cultural society, therefore students will be engaged with the issues and think missiologically how to handle all sensitive issues related to them. (Prerequisite: Gospel and Culture) Spiritual Formation SP501 Personal Bible Study and prayer for leaders This course is more of practical courses how a leader should feed his spiritual life in the family and in the church through personal Bible study and prayer. Students will be trained how to take devotions, personal journals, family prayer time and devotion. SP502 Discipleship for leaders This course is designed to teach how a leader can make disciples in his personal life. It lays foundational principles of developing disciples and training leaders in day to day life. 40

43 General Education GS601 Basic Grammar: ENG. 100 Developmental Grammar: Sentence patterns, functions of parts of speech and punctuation, spelling, vocabulary and the development of paragraph structure (Prerequisite: passing an entrance exam) GS602 Basic Writing and Reading: ENG. 101 This course emphasis organizing materials and writing sentences and developing paragraphs correctly: Introduction to expository writing techniques. (Prerequisite Eng 100) GS603 Composition and Reading; ENG 102 This course builds up on the Eng 101 and it is an intermediate approach to preparation for paragraph and theme development: continued exposure to expository essays-reading and writing techniques, developing simple and complete thesis statements as a means of better organization of ideas. (Prerequisite Eng. 101) GS606 Cultural Anthropology The course in applied anthropology examines the concepts of culture, worldview, social and belief systems as they relate to the missionary enterprise of the Church. Students will be given opportunities to apply the discipline of cultural anthropology to both home and foreign missions strategies. It helps the Christian workers better understand humans in order to witness and minister to them effectively within cultural contexts within and outside church context. GSM609 Communication This course enables students to aware of the complexity of human communication systems and to use this knowledge to communicate better in preaching, in-group discussions and in writing. Basic principles will be discussed and related to the real Ethiopian situation, that is: oral communication, story-telling and cultural aspect of communication will be given considerable attention GS604 Psychology Surveys the science of psychology; addresses research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, language, lifespan development, intelligence, stress and health, social behavior, personality, and abnormal behavior and treatment; applications of psychology in a culturally diverse world. GS607 Ethiopian Geography and People Group and their distribution This course introduces students to the people and geography of Ethiopia with an emphasis on an understanding of the country that will facilitate effective ministry. It also gives student statistical evidences for the concentration of different religion in the different places of the country. GS608 Basic accounting Methods and Entrepreneurship This course is designed to teach students biblical foundation for money, possession, giving, and stewardship. It also deals with money management, business math, and bookkeeping. The course challenges students to apply biblical principles and financial planning for church management. The course also teaches principles of entrepreneurship concepts and principles so that leaders of church in Ethiopia become creative in finding income generating projects for their personal and church work. GS610 Sociology from Christian Point of view This course is designed to teach students a general survey of the nature and scope of Sociology, including the basic methods and concepts such as socialization, culture, social organization, social stratification, social institutions and social change. Emphasis is given to the principle that our behavior is influenced by our relationships with others. These concepts are related to Christian living and ministry. 41

44 GSM612 Introduction to Philosophies of Leadership The church is comprised of people from different walks of life and different leadership perspectives. Many come to leadership position with these different theories of leadership particularly in eldership positions. This course introduces students to major old and current leadership theories in the secular world. It also discusses how those perspectives affecting the church positively and negatively in light of biblical principle of leadership. Students will have a broadened perspective and exposure of leadership theories that enables them to participate in the community in Ethiopia and African context. Reported Ministry This is course is designed to teach students to apply what they have gained in the classroom in their churches. That is, students choose a ministry and set goals they want to achieve in the ministry they have chosen. Areas that can be used for Reported Ministry 1) Ministries or volunteer work done in your church related to your ministry. 2) Volunteer community service positions such as hospital, Red-cross, feeding the homeless etc 3) Ministries outside the church, street witnessing, neighborhood Bible Study teacher, etc. This is a supervised and structured program though the office of the Dean of Students. Related forms and procedures are available. 42