BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN THEOLOGY Admission Requirements: a. Five credit passes including English language in the West African School Certificate, five credit passes in G.C. E. O/level Senior Secondary School Certificate, NECO or other equivalents at not more than two sittings for a four-year degree programme. 1 b. OND or NCE in any course of study from a recognized institution with 5 credits at O/Level including English language for a four-year degree programme. c. Diploma in Theology of the Zoa International Bible Institute or from any other Bible College recognized by the authority of the ZIBI least five credits at O/Level including English language for a four-year degree programme. d. HND/Bachelor s degree in any course of study from higher institutions recognized by the authority of ZIBI for a four-year degree programme. COURSE DURATION The course will normally run for 8 semesters for a year degree programme. Each semester will normally comprise 15 weeks of lectures and 2 weeks of examinations. PRACTICAL ATTACHMENT There will be one practical attachment period of a semester at the end of the second semester of 300 level courses. MODE OF INSTRUCTION: The Institute operates a course system of instruction each course shall carry one or more credit hours. One credit hour course is a course that meets for one hour of lecture/tutorial per week for 15 weeks. Every course in each department shall have a code number. The code numbers are determined by the year of study (First year 100 level, second year = 200 level, third year= 300 level and fourth year = 400 level, the semester in which the course is taken and the serial number of such a course on the department. For
example, in the Department of General Studies English Language 1 is the number one course on the list. This Course also comes up in the first of the eight Semesters; hence we code it thus; English language 1 GES 111- means: It is a general studies course, it is 100 level course, it is a first semester course and it is course number 1 Hence: the first digit refers to the level, the second digit refers to the semester while the last digit refers to the course number. This applies to all courses on all levels and programmes. GRADING SYSTEM: The Institute operates the following systems Score Letter Grade Point 80% and above A 5 70-79% B 4 60-69% C 3 55-59% D 2 50-54% E 1 0-49% F 0 Grades A to E are pass grades while grade F is a fail grade. CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREES The Degree is classified according to the Cumulative grade point Average as follows: C.G.P.A 4.5-5.0 1 st Class 3.75-4.49 2 nd Class upper Division 2.75-3.74 2 nd Class Lower Division 2.00-2.74 3 rd Class 1.00-1.99 Pass To obtain a degree, a student must pass the entire compulsory and required courses. CURRICULUM There are six departments in the Institute and every student is expected to pass through the six departments within the course of his /her study. The Departments are: 1. Department of Theology abbreviated (THE) 2
2. Department of Biblical studies abbreviated (BIS) 3. Department of Religion Education abbreviated (REE) 4. Department of Missions abbreviated (MIS) 5. Department of Philosophy abbreviated (PHI) 6. Department of General Studies abbreviated (GES) 7. Department of Church Ministries (CUM) COURSES AVAILABLE IN THE DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR STATUS: A. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES S/No Course Name Units Status 1. English Language 3 Units Compulsory 2. Greek Language I 2 Units Required 3. Greek Language II 2 Units Required 4. Music I 1 Units Elective 5. Music II 1 Units Elective 6. Church History I 3 Units Compulsory 7. Church History II 2 Units Required 8. Church History III 2 Units Required 9. Introduction to Legal Studies 1 Unit Elective 10. Church Admin. I 2 Units Required 11. Church Admin. II 2 Units Required 12. Introduction to Hebrew 2 Units Required 13. The Church in the Apostolic Age 1 Unit Elective 14. Conflicts Management in The Church 1 Unit Elective 3 B. DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY S/No Course Name Units Status 1. Bible Doctrines 3 Units Compulsory 2. Theology Proper 3 Units Compulsory 3. Pastoral Theology I 3 Units Compulsory 4. Pastoral Theology II 2 Units Required 5. Christology 2 Units Required 6. Pneumatology 2 Units Required 7. Demonology 1 Unit Elective
8. Biblical Hermeneutics 2 Units Required 9. Eschatology 2 Units Required 10. Soteriology 2 Units Required 11. Ecclesiology 2 Units Required 12. Angelology 1 Unit Elective 13. Typology 2 Units Required 14. Harmatiology 1 Unit Elective 15. Studies in Daniel (Eschatology Minor) 1 Unit Elective 16. Christian Apologetics 2 Units Required 17. Biblical Theology 2 Units Required 18. Introduction to African Christian Theology 1 Unit Elective C. DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL STUDIES S/No Course Name Units Status 1. Bible Introduction 2 Units Required 2. Bible Survey I (Old Testament) 2 Units Required 3. Bible Survey II (New Testament) 2 Units Required 4. Biblical Hebrew Language 1 3 Units Elective 5. Prophetical Books 1 Unit Elective 6. Studies in the Epistles 2 Units Required 7. Critical Introduction to the Old Testament 2 Units Required 8. Critical Introduction to the New Testament 2 Units Required 9. Hebrew Syntax & Exegesis 2 Unit Required 10. Synoptic Gospels 2 Units Required D. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 4 S/No Course Name Units Status 1. Christian Education 3 Units Compulsory 2. Counseling I 3 Units Compulsory 3. Counseling II 2 Units Required 4. Homiletics I 3 Unit Compulsory 5. Homiletics II 2 Units Required 6. Psychology Of Adult Education 2 Units Required 7. Sociology Of Christian Religious 2 Units Required Education
8. Practical Attachment 12Units Compulsory 9. Project Writing 6 Units Compulsory D. DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS S/No Course Name Units Status 1. Biblical Theology Of Mission 2 Units Required 2. Evangelism 2 Units Required 3. Child Evangelism 2 Units Required 4. Cross-Cultural Anthropology And 2 Units Required Social Reformation 5. Rural Missions & Urban Missions 2 Units Required 6. International Mission 2 Units Required 7. Pseudo-Christian & Comparative Religion 2 Units Required 8. Church Mission Religion & Management 1 Unit Elective 9. Missions History & Trends 1 Unit Elective 10. Language Acquisition Techniques 1 Unit Elective Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa 11. Understanding Islam As A Religious Faith 1 Unit Required F. DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY S/No Course Name Units Status 1. Introduction To Philosophy of Religion 2 Units Required 2. The Beginning of Christian Philosophy 2 Units Required 3. Studies in Theodicy 2 Units Required 4. Introduction To Religious Ethics 2 Units Required 5. Christian Ethics In Contemporary 2 Units Required Society G. DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES S/No Course Name Units Status 1. Vision and Mandate 2 Units Required 2. Bible Worldview 2 Units Compulsory 5
3. Christian Hegemony 1 Unit Elective 4. Spiritual Formation 2 Units Compulsory 5. Power Ministry 2 Units Compulsory CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT: Each course shall be computed from the scores from continuous assessment which shall account for a total of 20%, attendance is 20%, while course examinations shall account for the remaining 60%. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 100 Level Courses First Semester Course Code Course Title Credit Unit GES 111 English Language 3 CUM 111 Vision and Mandate 2 GES 112 Greek Language I 2 GES 116 Church History I 3 THE 111 Bible Doctrines 3 BIS 111 Bible Introduction 2 MIS 111 Biblical Theology of Missions 2 REE 117 Sociology of Christian Religion 2 20 Units Second Semester Course Code Course Title Credit Unit BIS 122 Bible Survey 1 (Old Testament) 2 BIS 125 Prophetical Books 1 BIS 126 Studies in Epistles 2 REE 121 Christian Education 3 THE 122 Theology proper 3 GES 124 Music 1 1 THE 133 Typology 2 6
CUM 122 Bible Worldview 2 MIS129 Mission Hist. & Trends 1 GES 133 The Church in the Apostolic Age 1 THE 135 Studies in Daniel 1 19 Units 200 Level Courses First Semester Course Code Course Title Unit GES 219 Introduction to Legal Studies 1 GES 215 Music II 1 GES 217 Church History II 2 BIS 213 Bible Survey II (New Testament) 2 MIS 212 Evangelism 2 REE 216 Psychology of Adult Education 2 PHI 213 Studies in Theodicy 2 PHI 214 Introduction to Religion Ethics 2 BIS 220 Synoptic Gospels 2 CUM 214 Spiritual Formation 2 18 Units Second Semester Course Code Course Title Unit THE 223 Pastoral Theology I 3 THE 225 Christology 2 REE 222 Counseling I 3 REE 224 Homiletics I 3 BIS 224 Biblical Hebrew Language 1 BIS 227 Critical Introduction to Old Testament 2 GES 230 Introduction to Church Administration I 2 THE 237 Biblical Theology 2 18 Units 300 Level Courses 7
First Semester Course Code Course Title Unit PHI 311 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion 2 GES 322 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew 2 THE 316 Pneumatology 2 THE 317 Demonology 1 THE 320 Soteriology 2 THE 322 Angelology 1 THE 324 Harmatiology 1 BIS 318 Critical Introduction to New Testament 2 THE 319 Eschatology 2 THE 326 Christian Apologetics 2 CUM 315 Power Ministry 2 19 Units Second Semester Course Code Course Title Unit MIS 327 Pseudo-Christian & Comparative Religion 2 MIS 330 Language Acquisition 1 THE 338 Introduction To African Christian Theology 1 CUM 323 The Christian Hegemony 1 MIS 328 Church Mission Rel. & Management 1 REE 328 Practical Attachment 12 18 Units NB: These courses must be taken before students proceed on practical attachment. 400 LEVEL COURSES 8 1 st Semester Course Code Course Title Unit GES 413 Introduction to Greek Language II 2 PHI 412 The Beginning of Christian Philosophy 2 PHI 415 Christian Ethics In Contemporary Society 2 GES 418 Church History III 2
MIS 413 Child Evangelism 2 MIS 415 Rural Missions & Urban Missions 1 THE 418 Biblical Hermeneutics 2 THE 421 Ecclesiology 1 GES 421 Church Admin II 2 THE 414 Pastoral Theology II 2 GES 424 Conflicts Management in the Church 1 19 Units Second Semester Course Code Course Title Unit REE 423 Counseling II 2 REE 425 Homiletics II 2 MIS 426 International Missions 2 MIS 424 Cross-cultural Anthropology and Social Reformation 2 BIS 429 Hebrew Syntax & Exegesis 2 MIS 431 Understanding Islam as a Religious Faith 1 REE 429 Research Project 6 17 Units NOTE: 1. A research project which carries 6 credit hours is to be submitted and successfully defended as a requirement for the award of the degree. 2. All students must register for a minimum of 35 units per session. By the time the student completes his degree, he must have obtained a minimum total of 130 units in the programme. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY (B.A. TH) PROGRAMME Level 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester Total Units 100 Level 20 19 39 200 Level 18 18 36 300 Level 19 18 37 400 Level 19 17 36 Total 76 72 148 9
NOTE: 1. The degree shall be awarded with honours provided a student obtains a Cumulative Grade Point Average that is not less than 1.50 and satisfies other minimum honours requirements. 2. For the award of a pass degree a student in the B. A. TH. Degree programme must obtain the minimum of unit specified above i.e. 130 units including the compulsory courses specified by the college. LIST OF COURSES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 1. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES English Language: 3 Units Compulsory The General Use of English-parts of speech, tenses, etc., concord, figure of speech, etc. lexis and structure Greek Language I: 3 Units Compulsory Introduction to the study of Greek Language as a Bible language Greek Language II: 2 Units Required The grammar of Greek language with a particular reference to the New Testament Music I Introduction to rudiments of music 1 Unit Elective Music II 1 Unit Elective The use of instruments and interpretation of notes Church History I: 3 Units Compulsory History and doctrines of the early Church which exposes students to the development of Christianity from the Apostolic to the Reformation period are discussed in this course. Church History II: 2 Units Required 10
The history of the Church in West Africa; the advent of the Church in Africa from the post-apostolic era up to the 19 th Century; and Euro-American missionary endeavors Church History III: 2 Units Required The emergence and expansion of African indigenous Churches Introduction to Legal Studies Introduction to Legal studies expose student to some elementary but fundamental aspects of the law that touch, affect and impact the work, ministry and daily life of the Minister of God. 1 Unit Elective Church Administration I: 2 Units Required General administrative procedure as it affects the Church. Church Administration II: 2 Units Required Accountability and church records, social reformation, simple arithmetic and accounting procedures Introduction to Hebrew as a Bible Language: 2 Units Required Introduction to the study of Hebrew Language as a Bible language The Church in the Apostolic Age: 2 Units Required The early life of the Church particularly during the time of the Apostles of Jesus Christ Conflict Management: 1 Unit Elective To give learners the opportunity to investigate the major issues of conflict management from a Christian perspective 2. DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY Bible Doctrines: 3 Units Compulsory Introduction to basic bible doctrines of the full gospel Church such as regeneration, adoption, sanctification; baptisms: water and the Holy Ghost, divine healing, restitution, tithes and offerings. Theology Proper: 3 Units Compulsory The nature, source, scope and function of Christian theology; the theoretical framework for doing theology is illustrated with themes from systematic theology in this course. 11
Pastoral Theology I: 3 Units Compulsory Introduction to the art and science of pastoral ministry with particular emphasis on ministerial ethics in full gospel church and the prayer life of a minister Pastoral Theology II: 2 Units Required Leadership that touches both gender; the importance of women in Christian leadership; authority and submission in pastoral ministry; vision and mandate, communication, Christian character and anointing Christology: 2 Units Required Studies in the person, life and ministry of Jesus Christ as the Second Person of the God-head. Pneumatology: 2 Units Required Studies in the person, life and ministry of Holy Spirit as the Third Person of the God-head. Demonology: 1 Unit Elective Studies in the person of the devil as a fallen archangel and of demons as fallen angels with the devil as agents of destruction; methods and avenues of demons possession and how to minister deliverance to victims of demon-possession Hermeneutics: 2 Units Required The principles of biblical interpretation; practice in developing skills and grasping the author s intended meaning of books of the Bible. The question of how we know that these meanings are God s words is also addressed. Eschatology: 2 Units Required The doctrine of last days events, death and resurrection, the final judgment, heaven and hell Soteriology: 2 Units Required Theories of atonement and the accomplishment of salvation in the event of Christ: faith, repentance regeneration, reconciliation, justification, adoption and sanctification. 12
Ecclesiology: 2 Units Required The meaning and nature of the church, its foundation, characteristic, membership, ministry, government and worship. The Church as the Kingdom of God on earth and its mandate Angelology: 1 Unit Elective Introduction to the studies of angels as ministers of God and the nature of angels; functions and relevance of their ministries Typology: 2 Units Required Study of types in the Old Testament; Progressive unfolding of God s plan of salvation in shadows and their realities Harmatiology: 1 Unit Elective Studies on the doctrine of sin: the primordial and actual sins. Man s creation and fall. The objectives are to encourage students to cease dwelling on past mistakes and to understand that failure is not final but genuine repentance is required of man. Studies in Daniel: 1 Unit Elective The study of last day s events from the perspective of prophets Daniel Christian Apologetics: 2 Units Required This course explains the nature of the biblical faith-principle by which our experience is to be interpreted as a whole. It exposes students to foundational issues in the study of apologetics and helps students to apply apologetic methodology to contemporary challenges. It answers such question as, from where is this faith-principle derived? Etc. Biblical Theology: 2 Units Required This course exposes students to Biblical Theological frame work for talking about what the Church believes and practices. It develops students in the study of the Bible from perspective of understanding the progressive history of God revealing himself to humanity following the fall and throughout the Old and New Testaments. Introduction to African Christian Theology: 1 Unit Elective 13
This course exposes students to variety of Christian theological perspective in Africa, concentrating on the themes of creative, salvation, liberation and eschatology as found in African Theological writings. 3. DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL STUDIES Bible Introduction: 2 Units Required History and authorship of the bible; hints on how best to study the bible and bible study methods. Bible Survey I (O.T.): 2 Units Required Old Testament Survey: general overview of the Old Testament literature with the purpose of knowing the background of the author, the central message, probable dates of writing, the purpose and historical perspective of the writing. Bible Survey II (N.T.): 2 Units Required New Testament Survey: general overview of the literature of the New Testament with particular reference to the beginning of the New Testament, documentation, scope, canonicity and authorship. The purpose, audience and central ideas in each of the New Testament books are viewed. Biblical Hebrew Language: 1 Unit Elective The grammar of Hebrew language with a particular reference to the New Testament Prophetical Books: 1 Unit Elective Introduction to the prophets in the Old Testament; the relevance of prophetic office to the people in the Old Testament era and its relevance to the New Testament Studies in the Epistles: 2 Units Required The theological, exegetical and textual criticism of the epistles: Romans, Ephesians, or the Pastor s Letters or Hebrews; their origins, literature and theology; relating to the study of life of the church in Africa. 14 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament: 2 Units Required The Bible as a unique document; the nature of the Old Testament history and the critical problems unsolved in the study of the Old Testament and
some of the proposed solutions; the types of literature contained in the Old Testament. Critical Introduction to the New Testament: 2 Units Required The theological questions and the types of literature contained in the New Testament towards a critical and deeper theological insight into the New Testament. Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis: 2 Units Elective Introduction to the study of Hebrew grammar and the translation and exegeseis of selected texts in the Old Testament. The Synoptic Gospels: 2 Units Required The birth of the synoptic gospels, the nature of the synoptic problem and the current proposed solution. 4. DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Christian Education: 3 Units Compulsory Introduction to agencies of Christian Education; Critical treatment of Sunday school organization and management; Ministerial training programme within the context of contemporary church leadership Counseling I: 3 Units Compulsory The general principles of counseling within the framework of the church. Counseling II: 2 Units Required Marriage and family counseling from the point of view of Christian marriage; how to choose within the will of God, Christian courtship, preparation for Christian home, marital situations and how Christians should adjust to them Homiletics I: 3 Units Compulsory Introduction to the art and science of the preparation, presentation and preservation of Bible messages Homiletics II: 2 Units Required Modern techniques of Christian communication studies of current theories in oral communication as it affects sermon delivery; Major elements of the systems of communication with emphasis on specific peculiarities in agents, forms and channels/media; Verbal, non-verbal, direct and indirect 15
forms as well as media, mode and channels such as prophetic utterances, words of knowledge, words of wisdom will be examined in this course. Psychology of Adult Education: 2 Units Required This course examines psychological elements in the teaching-learning processes in adult education and its local assembly of the Christian Church. Sociology of Christian Religious Education: 2 Units Required The sociology of education as it affects Christian and the Christian community is examined in this course. Practical Attachment: 12 Units Compulsory The practical application of the art and science of pastoral ministry on the field, involving pioneering a branch of a local assembly of the Christian church Project Writing: 6 Units Compulsory Empirical and non-empirical Religious Research Methods with focus on documentation of information collected. A Problem-solving project with clear-cut recommendations that could help solve existing problem of the Church at large. 5. DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS Biblical Theology of Missions: 2 Units Required This course exposes students to Biblical basis for world Missions. It reviews perspective in both Old and New Testaments of the mission of the people of God in the Word. Evangelism: 3 Units Compulsory This course exposes students to the importance of the Great Commission and principles of soul-wining with particular reference to discipleship programme. I emphasize effective individual and corporate communication of the Good news. Child and Youth Evangelism: 2 Units Required This course introduces students to the principles of Child and youth Evangelism. Also, it exposes students to method of catching the interest of 16
the children and youth for their Salvation and integration into the church system. Cross-Cultural Anthropology and Social Reformation: 2 Units Required This course introduces students to cross-cultural missions with particular emphasis on the disciplining and the use of natives in missions. It also examines the relevance of religious and social institutions in contemporary society viz-a-viz missions Rural Missions and Urban Missions: 2 Units Required This course exposes students to the principles of reaching rural, nonliterate people and the cities with the gospel of Jesus Christ in various cultural settings International Missions: 2 Units Required This course introduces students to the principles of reaching the elites and highly educated and well-placed personalities with the gospel of Jesus Christ in various strata in the world at large. Pseudo-Christian and Comparative Religions: 2 Units Required This course introduces students to the principles of studying and appreciating other religions objectively with a view to looking for areas of agreement and danger. Church Mission Rel. & Management: 1 Unit Elective This course introduces students to the relevance of mission and successful management of mission. Mission Hist. & Trends: 1 Unit Elective This course exposes students to the history of mission and the styles or trends of mission. Language Acquisition Techniques: 1 Unit Elective This course exposes students to techniques needed to acquire and invest in various native languages to enhance their performance on mission fields. Understanding Islam as a Religious Faith: 1 Unit Required This course provides guidelines and insight to students who wish to make Christ known in the Muslim world so that they might understand the context in which to operate. It attempts to challenge students to play their 17
part in the evangelization of Muslims and to do so in an attitude of love and patience. 6. DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY Introduction to Philosophy of Religion: 2 Units Required This course introduces the students to the task of Philosophy of Religion, the legacy of Greece in Philosophy of Religion; the main objections raised against religion, including empiricism. The Beginning of Christian Philosophy: 2 Units Required This course explores the early Christian Philosophers. What prompted them into Christian speculations; their passions and motives. Also this course affirms that there is recognizably Christian from of philosophy and introduces students to the methods which the pioneers of Christian Philosophy adopted in facing up to the problem which confronted them. Studies in Theodicy: 2 Units Required This course exposes the students to the various definitions of evil as well as the problems evil in relation to the goodness and righteousness of God. Also, it examines various types of theodicy, and how both the theists and atheists can approach the problems of evil objectively. Introduction to Religious Ethics: 2 Units Required This course introduces students to the definition and contents of religious ethics, agencies and methods of articulating religious ethics and religious ethics in contemporary society. Christian Ethics in Contemporary Society: 2 Units Required This course examines Christian Ethics against the background of secular theories of morality, issues relating Christian Ethics to contemporary society such as selfhood and community, sex, family, divorce, racism, ethnicity, the rich and the poor and Christian attitudes to war, violence and authority. 7. DEPARTMENT OF CHURCH MINISTRIES Vision and Mandate. 2 Units Compulsory 18
Introduction to the Ministry, the mission statement, beliefs, core values, structure, etc Bible Worldview: 2 Units Compulsory It exposes different attitudes of the Christian to the word of God. It s an indepth exposition of the Parable of the Sower The Christian Hegemony: 1 Unit Elective Taking control over your sphere: spiritually, politically, economically, etc by the power of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual Formation: 2 Units Compulsory The act of intercession viz-a-viz the word of God coupled with the ability to wait on the Lord for definite instructions. Power Ministry: 2 Units Compulsory It introduces students to ministering the word of God with the demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit. 19