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Table of Contents

Welcome To Berea Theological University College! .................................................................................. 6

Faculty ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Programmes Offered At Berea Theological University College ............................................................... 11

The Credit System At Berea ..................................................................................................................... 11

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology Degree ............................................................................................... 11

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership degree...................................................................................... 11

The Bachelor of Arts in Chaplaincy degree ............................................................................................. 11

The Diploma of Theology (core courses) ................................................................................................ 12

First Year .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Term 1 ................................................................................................................................... 12

Term 2 ................................................................................................................................... 12

Term 3 ................................................................................................................................... 12

Second Year ............................................................................................................................................. 13

Term 1 ................................................................................................................................... 13

Term 2 ................................................................................................................................... 13

Term 3 ................................................................................................................................... 13

Third Year ................................................................................................................................................ 14

Term 1 ................................................................................................................................... 14

Term 2 ................................................................................................................................... 14

Term 3 ................................................................................................................................... 14

Fourth Year Bachelor Of Arts In Theology ............................................................................................... 14

Term 1 ................................................................................................................................... 14

Term 2 ................................................................................................................................... 15

Term 3 ................................................................................................................................... 15

Notes for Diploma of Theology: ........................................................................................... 15

Advanced Placements And Exemptions .................................................................................................. 16

Certificate in Ministry Entrants ............................................................................................. 16

Church of God Department of Education approved institutions’ transfers and advanced placements. .......................................................................................................................... 16

Available Study Formats .......................................................................................................................... 17

Full-time Residential Study ..................................................................................................................... 17

Holiday Tuition ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Weekend Classes ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Tentative 2020 Calendar ......................................................................................................................... 18

Berea Theological University College Academic Calendar ...................................................................... 18

January-December 2020 ......................................................................................................................... 18

January-December 2021 ......................................................................................................................... 19

2020 Class Schedule ................................................................................................................................ 20

Term One: 7 January – 2 April 20 .......................................................................................... 20

Term 2: 4, May- 6, August 20 ................................................................................................ 21

Term 3: 7, September – 4, December ................................................................................... 22

Grading System ....................................................................................................................................... 22

ACADEMIC PROBATIONS & DISMISSALS ................................................................................................. 23

DISCIPLINARY ISSUES ............................................................................................................................... 23


Academic dishonesty ............................................................................................................ 23

Impersonation ...................................................................................................................... 24

Absence and late-coming ..................................................................................................... 24

Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................ 25

GE - General Education Courses .............................................................................................................. 25

English Language, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................................................... 25

Research Methodology, 3 Credit Hours ................................................................................ 25

Library and Research Skills, 3 Credit Hours .......................................................................... 25

Introduction to Psychology, 3 Credit Hours .......................................................................... 25

Thesis, 3 Credit Hours ........................................................................................................... 25

Principles of Communication, 3 Credit Hours ...................................................................... 25

Computer Literacy, 3 Credit hours ........................................................................................ 25

Introduction to Social Work, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................................... 26

Introduction to Sociology, 3 Credit hours ............................................................................. 26

BS-Biblical Study Courses ........................................................................................................................ 26

OT Survey, 3 Credit Hours ..................................................................................................... 26

NT Survey, 3 Credit Hours ..................................................................................................... 26

OT Book Study I & II, 6 Credit Hours ..................................................................................... 26

NT Book Study I & II, 6 Credit Hours ..................................................................................... 26

Bible Study Methods, 3 Credit Hours ................................................................................... 26

Hermeneutics, 3 Credit Hours .............................................................................................. 26

BL-Biblical Languages Courses ................................................................................................................ 27

Greek I, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................................................................... 27

Hebrew, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................................................................... 27

TH - Systematic Theology Courses .......................................................................................................... 27

Systematic Theology I, 3 Credit Hours .................................................................................. 27

Systematic Theology II, 3 Credit Hours ................................................................................. 27

Contemporary Issues, 3 Credit Hours ................................................................................... 27

Africa Evangelical Theology, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................................... 27

Contextualization, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................................................... 27

Moral Theology/Christian Ethics, 3 Credit Hours ................................................................. 27

Theology of Work, 2 Credit Hours ........................................................................................ 28

Theology of Pentecostalism, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................................... 28

Contemporary World Religions, 3 Credit Hours ................................................................... 28

Social Transformation Community Development, 3 Credit Hours ....................................... 28

Spiritual Warfare/Encounter/Discipline, 3 Credit Hours ...................................................... 28

African Traditional Religion, 3 Credit Hours.......................................................................... 28

Theology and Practices of Servant Leadership, 3 Credit hours ............................................ 28

The Church and State, 2 Credit hours ................................................................................... 28

CH-CM: Christian Education and Church Ministries Courses .................................................................. 29

Introduction to Christian Education, 3 Credit Hours ............................................................ 29

Christian Music & Worship, 2 Credit hours .......................................................................... 29

Introduction to Christian Global Missions, 3 Credit Hours ................................................... 29

Challenges of Missions in Africa, 3 Credit hours .................................................................. 29

Curriculum Design and Development, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................... 29

Spiritual Disciplines and Formation I & II, 6 Credit Hours .................................................... 29


Homiletics, 3 Credit Hours .................................................................................................... 29

Conflict Resolution, Management & Peacelogy I & II, 6 Credit Hours ................................. 29

Transformational Leadership, 3 Credit hours ....................................................................... 30

Administration and Strategic Planning, 3 Credit Hours ........................................................ 30

Principles and Methods of Teaching, 2 Credit Hours ........................................................... 30

Christian Marriage and Family, 3 Credit Hours ..................................................................... 30

Evangelism and Discipleship, 3 Credit Hours ........................................................................ 30

Leadership Principles, 3 Credit hours ................................................................................... 30

Introduction to Christian Global Missions, 3 Credit Hours ................................................... 30

Urban Theology and Ministry, 3 Credit Hours ...................................................................... 30

Pastoral Theology and Ministry, 3 Credit Hours ................................................................... 31

Christian Philosophy of Life and Ministry, 2 Credit Hours .................................................... 31

Counselling and Guidance I & II, 6 Credit Hours ................................................................... 31

Church Planting and Growth, 3 Credit Hours ....................................................................... 31

Christian Worship and Music, 2 Credit Hours ....................................................................... 31

Christian Stewardship, 3 Credit Hours .................................................................................. 31

Finance Management, 3 Credit Hours .................................................................................. 31

Specialized Ministry, 27 Credit Hours...................................................................................................... 32

HS - Historical Studies Courses ................................................................................................................ 32

History of Christianity I, 3 Credit Hours ................................................................................ 32

History of Christianity II, 3 Credit Hours ............................................................................... 32

Christian Revivals, 2 Credit Hours ......................................................................................... 32

Bible Translation in Africa, 2 Credit Hours ............................................................................ 32

African Church History, 2 Credit Hours ................................................................................. 32

Church of God History and Polity, 3 Credit Hours................................................................. 33

Church of God History in Zambia and Africa, 2 Credit Hours ............................................... 33

Christian Apologetics and Polemics, 2 Credit Hours ............................................................. 33

History and Development of Christian Theology, 3 Credit hours ......................................... 33

FE - Field Education and Supervised Ministries Courses ......................................................................... 33

Introduction to Field Education, Pass (P) .............................................................................. 33

Certificate in Church Ministries - Supervised Ministry for 2 terms, Credit 2 Passes (Ps) ..... 33

Diploma of Theology, Credit 8 Passes (Ps) ............................................................................ 33

Bachelor of Arts and Chaplaincy - Supervised Ministry, for 11 terms, Credit 11 Passes (Ps)34

Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Chaplaincy - Internship, 6 Credit Hours .......................... 34

CH - Chaplaincy Courses .......................................................................................................................... 34

Introduction to Chaplaincy, 3 Credit Hours .......................................................................... 34

Chapel Worship and Services, 2 Credit Hours ...................................................................... 34

Attitudes and Practices of Chaplaincy, 2 Credit Hours ......................................................... 34

Fundamentals of Social Work, 3 Credit Hours ...................................................................... 34

Pastoral Care and Counseling, 3 Credit Hours ...................................................................... 34

Crisis Counseling, 2 Credit Hours .......................................................................................... 35

Work Place Chaplaincy, 2 Credit Hours ................................................................................. 35

Core Skills in Chaplaincy, 2 Credit Hours .............................................................................. 35

Specialized Ministries I, II, III – 9 Credit Hours...................................................................... 35

Chaplain and Law, 3 Credit Hours ......................................................................................... 35

Disaster Response Chaplaincy, 3 Credit Hours ..................................................................... 35


Community and Domestic Violence, 3 Credit Hours ............................................................ 36

ESP Profile, 1 Credit Hour ..................................................................................................... 36

Monitoring and Evaluating of Chaplaincy Program, 2 Credit Hours ..................................... 36

Practicals in Specialized Ministries .......................................................................................................... 36

Administration and Leadership in Chaplaincy Program, 3 Credit Hours .............................. 36

Network in Chaplaincy, 2 Credit Hours ................................................................................. 36

Chaplain Commissioning, 1 Credit Hour ............................................................................... 36

Works Cited ............................................................................................................................................. 37

SPECIAL NOTE! This catalogue is a composite of many Berea Theological University College documents and should therefore be used solely for its intended purposes. The objective is to inform BTUC students and prospective students about the programmes envisioned by BTUC. BTUC reserves the right to change, delete, or update any part of this catalogue if need arises. Therefore, this catalogue is NOT a legal contract.


Welcome To Berea Theological University College!

A Serious Seminary Where Students Train for Servant Leadership Mt. 20: 25 – 28

A Church of God World Missions Institution

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

6 January, 2020

Greetings to all students, both returning and new! A very happy and blessed New Year to each of you.

I welcome you to Berea Theological University College and wish to share a part of my heart with you.

When I say that we are looking forward to an exceptional year in 2020 at Berea, I am not simply saying

that because it is what is expected to be said. The administration and faculty in 2019 began making

some adjustments that have laid the groundwork and foundation for what are sure to be monumental

leaps forward for the Seminary this year. I can honestly say that we are overjoyed to have you here as

a part of the historical achievements that God is currently bringing about here at the school; looking

forward with great anticipation to the advancements that will be achieved as the year progresses.

We have a newly designed curriculum and overall academic program that brings us up to a level of

professionalism not seen here before. This has been, and continues to be, a team effort, with no one

person being set forward; everyone, including you as students, has a part in the raising of this

institution into a training centre that is known for the quality of ministers, leaders and chaplains that it

turns out.

At present, our application has been submitted to the Higher Education Authority of Zambia, and we

should soon be hearing their first recommendations. We are also working on accreditation with APTEA,

which will give us continent-wide recognition as a high quality, professional Seminary. Currently, we

are the only ones approved to be a degree granting Seminary for the Church of God on the African

continent, offering a unique educational opportunity that you should take full advantage of during

your time here with us. It is our pledge to you to help you discover, train and use the calling, gifts and

talents that God has given to you, and to help you take that next larger step toward fulfilling His will

for your life and ministry. As students and graduates, you are our cover letter to the world, and we

have every intention of being proud of you and the great works you will accomplish for God in a very

needy world.

Our approach to learning, ministry and life here at Berea is not a punitive approach; it is a positive

approach designed to help you achieve your best potential. If we did not care about and for you as a


student and a person, we would not be here. Each one of us, given our qualifications, could be

somewhere else making a good deal more money. But, we feel God calling us to dedicate this time in

our lives to you as the present and future of the church. We consider you to be a very worthwhile

investment, and look forward to seeing what God will accomplish through your lives and ministries.

It is my prayer that you will have a great first term, and an even better year here at Berea. May the

God of all creation, and the Lord of Glory accompany you and anoint you to fulfil the call He has

placed on your life. May His face and mercies always shine down upon each of you. May your families

be blessed and your lives filled with peace.

Sincerely,

Paul D. Stockard

Dr. Paul Stockard

Director

BTUC Contacts

Physical Address: Berear Theological University College, Plot #9 Chigwilizano Rd, Northmead, Lusaka 10101, Zambia

Registrar’s Phone Number +(260) 76 198 9470

Email addresses [email protected] or [email protected]

Berea Theological University College website and related sites

Berea Theological University College Website www.btuc.weebly.com

Church of God World Missions, Zambia website https://churchofgodwmzambia.weebly.com/

Church of God World Missions Department, USA. http://cogwm.org/

Church of God Education Department http://www.churchofgod.org/education

Flagship Church of God Seminary in the USA https://www.ptseminary.edu/

Flagship Church of God liberal arts university http://leeuniversity.edu/.


Faculty

Dr. Paul Stockard Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Bachelor of Science in Biblical Education

BTUC Board member

BTUC Director/Lecturer

International Speaker and USA Certified Chaplain.

Formerly National Overseer of Church of God in Paraguay

Dr. Jonathan Mubanga Mumbi PhD in Christian Counselling, M A Christian Ministries, Master of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Master of Theological Studies, Graduate Diploma in Community Dev., B.S. Counselling & Primary Healthcare, BA. Religious Education

Vice Director/Lecturer

Career YWAM missionary

Addictions Counsellor trainer

Dr. Israel Simbaya Doctor of Ministry in Peace Studies, Master of Divinity, Bachelor of Arts in Theology. (PhD with Stellenbosch University in progress)

Academic Dean/Lecturer

Formerly National Overseer of Church of God (World Missions) Zambia.

Seasoned educator (formerly Director of Bethel Theological College)

International Speaker

Rev. Kim Franks MA Theological Studies, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, (PhD with UNISA in progress)

Registrar/Lecturer

Formerly Assistant Registrar at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, in Cleveland, TN, USA

Specialist in Bible languages (Greek and Hebrew) and related ancient languages.

Proficient in the use of Populi student management software.


Bishop Willie Chibesa Bachelor of Science in Bible & Theology (honours), (Master of Arts in Church Leadership in progress)

Dean of Students/Lecturer

Business Manager

Formerly National Secretary of the Church of God (World Missions) Zambia

Bishop Jurgen Rudolf Master of Divinity, Bachelor of Arts in Theology,

Church Of God Africa Education Coordinator

Berea TUC Board Ex-Officio member

Adjunct faculty

Founder and administrator of Training of Trainers education by extension program done in collaboration with the European Theological Seminary in Germany

Director of the field-based Masters cohort programs.

Bishop Charles Karangwa Master of Arts in Theology, Bachelor of Arts in Theology.

Church of God Central Africa Superintendent

Berea Theological University College Board Chairman

Adjunct faculty

Formerly an National Overseer, Regional Education Coordinator, and public school headmaster.


Bishop Dr. Peter Thomas Doctor of Ministry, Master of Arts in Divinity, Bachelor of Arts in Theology

Church of God Africa Field Director

Berea Theological University College Board Ex-Officio Member

Adjunct Faculty

Formerly a Church of God Africa (World Missions) Regional and Field Christian Education coordinator.



Bishop Dr. Daniel Phiri Master of Arts in Sociology, Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Missions (first class honours), Diploma in Divinity (Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology [all but graduation]),

Part time Lecturer

Highly sought after lecturer teaching part-time in three other universities.

Formerly an accountant

Brother Webby Mulenga Certificate in Library Studies

Library Assistant

Bishop Joseph Ndashe Bishop Joseph Ndashe Master of Arts in Church Management, Bachelor of Arts in Practical Theology

Church of God World Missions Zambia National Overseer

Berea Theological University College Board Member

Adjunct Faculty

Formerly National Overseer of Rwanda (8 years) and Zambia (2 years)

Used to be a Human Resource Manager

Rev. Teresa Kimbrell Master of Divinity, Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries,

Berea TUC Field Education Director

Lecturer

Specialist is children’s needs/ministry.


Programmes Offered At Berea Theological University College

The following degree programs are proposed to be offered by Berea Theological University College to qualified holders of secondary school leaving certificates or their equivalents (minimum school-leaver’s entry requirement is 5 Ordinary Level subjects passed with a credit [for mature age entry, inquire from the Registrar’s office]):

1. Diploma in Theology (3 years) 2. BA in Theology 3. BA in Chaplaincy 4. BA in Ministry Leadership

The Credit System At Berea

Berea Theological University College uses semester credits in a 12-week block, that is, 11 learning weeks and 1 examination week. The credit hours required for the student to graduate from the BA Program with a specialization in Theology, Chaplaincy, or Ministry Leadership are the same. They are equivalent to 145 USA Semester credits tabulated as follows: • Core Courses: 97 • Electives: 6 • Specialization: 27 • Supervised Ministry: 11 Passes (Ps) • Internship: 5

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology Degree

This degree is the flagship degree of Berea Theological University College because it is intended to prepare programme participants for Church ministry. It is a Biblical requirement that one who oversees the flock of God be able to teach and defend the gospel, shepherd God’s flock with diligence and integrity, and model spiritual leadership in the community that is ethical and blameless. While there are many supporting courses in this programme, there is a great emphasis on theology in the specialization phase (fourth year).

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership degree

The BA in Ministry Leadership degree is a program intended to equip leaders of Christian Ministries and Churches with principles of spiritual leadership and knowledge necessary for leadership of non-profit faith-based ministries. As Churches and ministries have increased, the need for high quality leadership has also increased. Many Christians are beginning to question the quality of leadership they are getting and this program is designed to meet the needs of ministers who desire a solid foundation in Theology along with leadership principles and skills. This program shares the theological core comprising the Diploma in Theology program's total content. Students taking this course will begin in the BTUC university diploma and specialize in Ministry Leadership during their fourth years as is the case with the BA in Theology and the BA in Chaplaincy.

The Bachelor of Arts in Chaplaincy degree

The BA in Chaplaincy aims at training ministers who will take their ministry outside the local church to areas of human endeavours where spiritual care is needed but often lacking. The participant graduating this program may work as an institutional chaplain in such institutions as colleges,


orphanages, hospitals, prisons, army, police, tribal establishments, parliaments, interdenominational ministries, etc. Chaplains are trained to extend spiritual care beyond the reach of most local churches.

The Diploma of Theology (core courses)

First Year

Term 1

COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

EN 101 English I 3

GE 101 Library and Research Skills 3

CH/CM 101 Spiritual Formation 3

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

FE 101 Introduction to Field Education I P

Total 12

Term 2 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

GE 104 Computer & Writing Lab. 3

OT 101 OT Survey 3

TH 101 Systematic Theology I 3

HB 101 Introduction to Hebrew 3

CH/CM 102 Introduction to Global Missions 3

FE 102 Supervised Ministry II P

Total 15

Term 3

COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

NT 101 NT Survey 3

TH 102 Systematic Theology II 3

BH 101 Hermeneutics 3

GR 101 Introduction to Greek 3

FE 103 Supervised Ministry III P

Total 12


Second Year

Term 1 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

OT 201 OT Book Study I 3

TH 201 Theology and Practices of Leadership 3

SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 2

CH/CM 201 Homiletics 3

EL Elective I 3

FE 201 Supervised Ministry IV P

Total 14

Term 2 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

OT 202 OT Book Study II 3

CH/CM 202 Principles and Methods of Teaching 2

HS 201 Church History I 3

CH/CM 203 Introduction to Counselling 3

EL Elective II 3

FE 202 Supervised Ministry V P

Total 14

Term 3 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

NT 201 NT Book Study I 3

HS 202 Church History II 3

CH/CM 204 Church Administration & Strategic Planning 3

SW 201 Introduction to Social work 2

CHCM 205 Finance Management 3

FE 203 Supervised Ministry VI P

Total 14


Third Year

Term 1 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

NT 301 NT Book Study II 3

HS 301 Church of God History & Polity 2

TH 301 Moral Theology 3

CH/CM 301 Christian Music and Worship 2

FE 301 Supervised Ministry VII P

Total 10

Term 2 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

HS 302 History of Missions in Zambia & Africa 2

TH 302 Contemporary World Religions 2

CH/CM 302 Pastoral Theology and Ministry 3

CH/CM 303 Conflict Management & Peacelogy 3

FE 302 Supervised Ministry VIII P

Total 10

Term 3 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

CH/CM 304 Application of Spiritual Formation 3

CH/CM 305 Church Planting & Growth 3

CH/CM 306 Marriage & Family 3

TH 303 Social Transformation & Community Development 3

FE 303 Supervised Ministry IX P

Total 12

Fourth Year Bachelor Of Arts In Theology

Term 1 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS


TH 401 Theology of Servant Leadership 3

HS 401 History and Development of Christian Theology 3

GE 401 Research Methodology 3

CH/CM 401 Advanced Counselling 3

EL Elective 3

FE 401 Supervised Ministry X P

Total 15

Term 2 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

INT 401 Internship 5

Term 3 COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOURS

CH/CM 402 Challenges and Trends of Modern Missions 3

CH/CM 403 Transformational Leadership 3

GE 402 Thesis Paper 3

CH/CM 404 Advanced Conflict Resolution & Peacelogy 3

FE 403 Supervised Ministry XI P

Total 12

Notes for Diploma of Theology:

The Diploma of Theology is a three -year academic programme.

The total credit hours required for graduation in the Diploma of Theology programme are 113.

Students who are moving from Diploma of Theology into any of the Bachelor of Arts degree programmes must be approved by the Academic Council.


Advanced Placements And Exemptions

Certificate in Ministry Entrants Students who have successful completed the Church of God Seminary’s School of Ministry Certificate in Ministry course with a minimum of a Credit will be eligible for advanced placement. The first year of the Berea Theological University College’s degree will be waived so that the entrant starts his or her programme in the second (2nd) year.

Church of God Department of Education approved institutions’ transfers and advanced placements.

A prospective student who completed a three-year Diploma programme taught at degree level in an accredited university college, or seminary (including the Church of God’s European Theological Seminary, Discipleship College, and Berea Theological University College) shall be eligible for up to 75% exemptions provided the courses for which credit is waived treat the same areas as those offered by Berea Theological University College. Entrants with three year relevant diplomas taught at a level equivalent to TEVET diplomas (accredited college diplomas not taught at degree level) may only be granted a maximum of 50% exemptions. This includes the old Bethel Theological College diploma that was not sponsored by the European Theological Seminary. Second degree seekers holding accredited degrees that have similar general education core subjects may also qualify for a 25% to 50% exemption depending on the field in which their first degree was granted. In all cases prospective residential students will be required to stay at the College to complete their additional work. All applicants are expected to request original transcripts from their previous colleges or universities to be mailed directly to Berea Theological University College for examination by the academic council before any credits and advanced placements awarded can become officially approved.


Available Study Formats

Full-time Residential Study

Full-time study is the primary format for the delivery of educational content at Berea Theological University College. Students intending to study full-time have the options of being residential students at the campus or commuting to class from home or boarding houses in the city. There are no evening classes for full-time residential students. The current fees per trimester are pegged at TUITION: K 4,000.00 ($285.71) LODGING: K 1,500.00 ($107.14) FOOD (School caterer) K 1,800.00 ($128.57) or $35.71 per month (residential students) TOTAL(rounded off): K 7,500.00 ($384.62) The duration of all degree programmes taken on full-time basis, without advanced placement (due to transferred credit), is four years. The duration of all three-year diplomas taken on full-time basis, without advanced placements due to transferred credit, is three years.

Holiday Tuition

Students are welcome to enrol for holiday tuition pursuing either a degree programme or a diploma programme. The course duration is typically based on the assumption that students will be available for 3-week intensive courses during public school holidays. Please note that the cost of tuition per course is the same as for full-time students. Each 3-semester credit course costs K800 therefore, if 3 intensive courses are taken every holiday, the cost of tuition plus lodging and food will be K2,400 + K375 + K375 = K3,150. If nine (9) courses are taken each year a student will need a minimum of 4 years to complete a Diploma of Theology if there are no credits transferred into this program (36 taught courses = 108 credits). The minimum credit for graduation with a 3-year diploma is 113 semester credit hours.

Weekend Classes

Week-end classes are proposed for when the BTUC degrees and diplomas are officially launched. These classes are best suited for people living in Lusaka because they will run parallel to the Full-time residential programs. The student will attend a 2-hour lecture of Fridays and 8-hours of lectures on Saturdays. For their Field Education, these students will attend Church of God congregations on Sundays (if they are from Church of God). Students in the weekend classes will earn the same amount of credit as the Holiday Tuition students. The cost per term will be the cost of tuition for three (3) courses, that is, K2,400. They will be taking 3 courses per term totalling 108 credits in four years for the diploma and 5 years plus one term for the degree (if there are no credits transferred in for advanced placement).


Tentative 2020 Calendar

Berea Theological University College Academic Calendar

January-December 2020

January New Year Holiday, January 1 New and continuing students arrive on campus, January 4-5 University Opens, January 6 Registration for all students, January 7 Orientation for new students, January 8-10 Students’ Evaluation I, January 19 February Prayer Day – February, 21 March Women’s Day, March 8 (University Offices Closed) Youth Day, March 12 (University Offices Closed) Final Exams, March 29-31 April Final Exam, April 1 College Closes, April 2 Holiday Tutorials I, April 6-17 Easter Holiday, April 10-13 (University Offices Closed) May Labour Day Holiday, May 1 (University Offices Closed) Continuing students arrive on campus, May 2-3 College Opens, May 4 Registration for all students, May 4 Students’ Evaluation II, May 18 Holiday, May 25 (University Offices Closed) June Berea Sunday, June 14 July Heroes and Unity Holiday, July 3-4 (University Offices Closed) Reading Week, July 30-31 August Reading Week, August 1-2 Final Exam, August 3-6


University Closes, August 7 Holiday Tutorials II, August 10-21 Farmer’s Day, August 7 (University Offices Closed) September Continuing students arrive on campus, September 5-6 College Opens, September 7 Registration for all students, September 7 Students’ Evaluation III, September 21 October Independence Day, October 24 (University Offices Closed) November Interviews for Prospective Students, November 13 Reading Week, November 27-29 December Exam Week, December November 30 – December 4 College Closes, December 4 Graduation Day, December 5 Faculty Retreat and Training December 9-11 Holiday Tutorials III, December 14-18 Christmas Holiday, December 25 (University Offices Closed)

January-December 2021

January New Year Holiday, January 1 (University Offices Closed) New and continuing students arrive on campus, January 2-3 College Opens, January 4 Registration for all students, January 4 Orientation for new students, January 4-6 Students’ Evaluation I, January 18 February Prayer Day – February 20 March Women’s Day (University Offices Closed) Youth Day (University Offices Closed) April Reading Week, April 1-4 Easter Holiday, April 2-4 (University Offices Closed) Final Exam, April 5-8 College Closes, April 9 Holiday Tutorials I, April 12-23 May Continuing students arrive on campus, 1-2 College Opens, May 3 Registration for all students, May 3 Students’ Evaluation II, May 17


Africa Freedom Day, May 25 (University Offices Closed) June Bethel Sunday, June 9 July Heroes and Unity Holiday, July 1-2 (University Offices Closed) Reading Week, July 26-30 August Final Exam, September 2-5 College Closes, August 6 Farmers Day, August 7 (University Offices Closed) Holiday Tutorial II, August 9-20 September Continuing students arrive on campus, September 4-5 College Opens, September 6 Registration for all students, September 6 Students’ Evaluation III, September 20 October National Prayer Day, October 18 (University Offices Closed) Independence Day, October 24 (University Offices Closed) November Reading Week, November 29-31 December Final Exam, December 1-5 College Closes, December 5 Graduation Day, December 6 Faculty Retreat and Training, December 8-12 Holiday Tutorial III, December 9-20 Christmas Holiday, December 25 (University Offices Closed) NOTE: WORK DAY –Last Saturday of every month.

2020 Class Schedule

Term One: 7 January – 2 April 20 First Year

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS Lecturer EN 101 English I 3 Kim Franks GE 101 Library and Research Skills 3 Israel Simbaya

CH/CM 101 Spiritual Formation 3 Jonathan Mumbi PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Willie Chibesa FE 101 Introduction to Field Education I P Israel Simbaya

Total 12


Second Year COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS Lecturer

OT 201 OT Book Study I 3 Kim Franks TH 201 Theology and Practices of Leadership 3 Willie Chibesa

SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 2 Daniel Phiri CH/CM 201 Homiletics 3 Daniel Phiri

EL Elective I: Greek 2 3 Kim Franks FE 201 Supervised Ministry IV P Teresa Kimbrell

Total 14

Fourth Year Theology COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS Lecturer

TH 401 Theology of Servant Leadership 3 Jonathan Mumbi HS 401 History and Development of Christian Theology 3 Kim Franks GE 401 Research Methodology 3 Israel Simbaya

CH/CM 401 Advanced Counselling 3 Jonathan Mumbi EL Elective 3 Willie Chibesa

FE 401 Supervised Ministry X P Teresa Kimbrell

Total 15

Term 2: 4, May- 6, August 20 First Year

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS Lecturer GE 104 Computer & Writing Lab. 3 Kim Franks OT 101 OT Survey 3 Kim Franks TH 101 Systematic Theology I 3 Israel Simbaya HB 101 Introduction to Hebrew 3 Kim Franks

CH/CM 102 Introduction to Global Missions 3 Jonathan Mumbi FE 102 Supervised Ministry II P Teresa Kimbrell

Total 15

Second Year

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS Lecturer OT 202 OT Book Study II 3 Daniel Phiri

CH/CM 202 Principles and Methods of Teaching 2 Israel Simbaya HS 201 Church History I 3 Israel Simbaya

CH/CM 203 Introduction to Counselling 3 Jonathan Mumbi EL Elective II 3 Willie Chibesa

FE 202 Supervised Ministry V P Teresa Kimbrell

Total 14

Fourth Year Theology

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

CREDIT HOURS Lecturer

INT 401 Internship 5 Teresa Kimbrell


Term 3: 7, September – 4, December First Year

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS Lecturer NT 101 NT Survey 3 Willie Chibesa TH 102 Systematic Theology II 3 Israel Simbaya BH 101 Hermeneutics 3 Daniel Phiri GR 101 Introduction to Greek 3 Kim Franks FE 103 Supervised Ministry III P Teresa Kimbrell

Total 12

Second Year

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS Lecturer

NT 201 NT Book Study I 3 Kim Franks HS 202 Church History II 3 Israel Simbaya

CH/CM 204 Church Administration & Strategic Planning 3 Willie Chibesa

SW 201 Introduction to Social work 2 Daniel Phiri

CHCM 205 Finance Management 3 Willie Chibesa FE 203 Supervised Ministry VI P Teresa Kimbrell

Total 14

Fourth Year Theology

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS Lecturer CH/CM 402 Challenges and Trends of Modern Missions 3 Teresa Kimbrell CH/CM 403 Transformational Leadership 3 Jonathan Mumbi

GE 402 Thesis Paper 3 Daniel Phiri CH/CM 404 Advanced Conflict Resolution & Peacelogy 3 Israel Simbaya

FE 403 Supervised Ministry XI P Teresa Kimbrell

Total 12

Grading System

The College follows a 4.0 grade point system. For any student to graduate, he/she requires to maintain a 2.0 (C). Grading Scale Letter Grade Grade Point 94-100 A 4.0 90-93 A- 3.7 88-89 B+ 3.3 84-87 B 3.0 80-83 B- 2.7 78-79 C+ 2.3 74-77 C 2.0 70-73 C- 1.7 68-69 D+ 1.3 60-67 D 1.0 59 Below F 0


F – Indicates course failure. P – Pass credit is granted in a course where numerical grading is not considered appropriate IN – Incomplete for exceptional reasons the student was not able to complete the course requirements. W – Withdraw from a course with the approval of the Academic Dean AU – Audit

ACADEMIC PROBATIONS & DISMISSALS

All mature age-entrants and transfer students will be on academic probation for one term. A grade of -C (70%) average is required for removal from academic probation status.

All students with average scores for any term falling below C (2.0) will be placed on Academic probation regardless of the year in which such falling grades occur. Such students will have compulsory library hours or tutorials (or both) added before they can re-attempt an examination.

Students receiving an average of a D (60%-67% [1.0 on BTUC’s 4-point scale]) in any two terms have diminished prospects of recovery in the same academic programme and will therefore be placed on academic dismissal. This means they cannot continue without showing official proof of having improved their academic ability to handle university-level work.

DISCIPLINARY ISSUES

Academic dishonesty Here is a very informative definition of plagiarism from Bowdoin college’s website (they have more than 220 years of being a liberal arts college):

Direct Plagiarism Direct plagiarism is the word-for-word transcription of a section of someone else’s work, without attribution and without quotation marks. The deliberate plagiarism of someone else's work is unethical, academically dishonest, and grounds for disciplinary actions, including expulsion.

Self Plagiarism Self-plagiarism occurs when a student submits his or her own previous work, or mixes parts of previous works, without permission from all professors involved. For example, it would be unacceptable to incorporate part of a term paper you wrote in high school into a paper assigned in a college course. Self-plagiarism also applies to submitting the same piece of work for assignments in different classes without previous permission from both professors.

Mosaic Plagiarism Mosaic Plagiarism occurs when a student borrows phrases from a source without using quotation marks, or finds synonyms for the author’s language while keeping to the same general structure and meaning of the original. Sometimes called “patch writing,” this kind of paraphrasing, whether intentional or not, is academically dishonest and punishable – even if you footnote your source!

Accidental Plagiarism Accidental plagiarism occurs when a person neglects to cite their sources, or misquotes their sources, or unintentionally paraphrases a source by using similar words, groups of words, and/or sentence structure without attribution. (See example for mosaic plagiarism.) Students


must learn how to cite their sources and to take careful and accurate notes when doing research. (See the Note-Taking section on the Avoiding Plagiarism page.) Lack of intent does not absolve the student of responsibility for plagiarism. Cases of accidental plagiarism are taken as seriously as any other plagiarism and are subject to the same range of consequences as other types of plagiarism. “Plagiarism.” https://www.bowdoin.edu/dean-of-students/judicial-board/academic-honesty-and-plagiarism/common-types-of-plagiarism.html ([date accessed 8/Jan/2019]) Impersonation

Another shameful practice in Zambian institutions of higher learning is impersonation. This happens more often during thesis work, when students hire advanced scholars to write papers for them. Impersonation is cheating and unfair to employers and the public who will hire this graduate on the assumption that this person possesses the skill-set, creativity, and knowledge-base that his or her degree’s research paper (e.g., thesis, dissertation, capstone paper) represents.

Absence and late-coming A ministerial student models how to respect God’s time, the teacher’s and other students’ time and is therefore punctual in attendance. All students residential students should arrive and depart on the listed arrival and departure dates. Prior permission is required for students to arrive earlier than a day before opening day, or for departing later than 24 hours after the school is closed. A letter of authorization will be needed and the necessary boarding fees paid for the additional days on campus (unless exempted by the Director for overwhelming compassionate reasons e.g., a student who is too sick to travel!).


Course Descriptions

GE - General Education Courses

English Language, 3 Credit Hours This is a study of basic parts of speech and rules of English grammar which will prepare students for college writing. The course will help students develop skills in expository writing, including strategies for sentence, paragraph, short theme development, and outlining.

Research Methodology, 3 Credit Hours The study is designed to help students learn how to conduct theological research at the Bachelor of Arts Level. It includes the thorough study of how to identify a valid research question, and consequently, how to put together a valid research proposal.

Library and Research Skills, 3 Credit Hours This course is intended to focus on basics of library research and basic organization of libraries. It is common knowledge that no meaningful study can take place without the library and required skills to get the resources. The course is also about style of writing theological papers be they research, projects, term papers, essays and dissertations for college and higher levels of study.

Introduction to Psychology, 3 Credit Hours This course deals with knowing and understanding people and their cognitive processes. It also discusses the benefits of psychology in counselling. The course will discuss personality and developmental psychology and psychosocial developmental stages.

Thesis, 3 Credit Hours This is a project, which the students have to write in partial fulfillment of their Bachelor of Arts. It challenges students to reflect on what they have learnt in the entire degree course and integrate the same with what they have been doing in Supervised Ministry course. Students are required to submit a 35-50 page paper that reflects their understanding of key issues that they have learnt in college and integrating it with their practicum. It should be a well-researched paper that shows interaction with the sources used. It should follow a standard format as presented in Kate Turabian style manual.

Principles of Communication, 3 Credit Hours The purpose of this course is to help students gain knowledge in communication skills. As Christian Ministers communication is not an option, it is inevitable. Success in ministry largely depends on the skill to communicate whether from the pulpit or in day to day contact with people.

Computer Literacy, 3 Credit hours This is a study of basic computer processes in order to let students acquaint themselves with basic computer functions like word processing and internet. Students will get a hands-on practical experience and then will type a paper as proof of application of skills gained in the course.


Introduction to Social Work, 3 Credit Hours This is the study of the relationship between the gospel and social responsibility. The study emphasizes the biblical basis for the public ministry of the church. A holistic social ministry as the church’s ethical responsibility will be emphasized.

Introduction to Sociology, 3 Credit hours This is an introductory course to sociology. It is a study about a human society and how it functions. It focuses on the systematic understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change. The major themes of the study are the interplay between the individual and society, how society is both stable and changing, the causes and consequences of social inequality, and the social construction of human life. Understanding sociology helps discover and explain social patterns and see how such patterns change over time and in different settings. By making vivid the social basis of everyday life, sociology also develops critical thinking by revealing the social structures and processes that shape diverse forms of human life.

BS-Biblical Study Courses

OT Survey, 3 Credit Hours

This course is an analytical survey of the entire Old Testament, including the distinctive message, characters, major themes, dates, and events of each book. A basic analysis of key chapters will be discussed.

NT Survey, 3 Credit Hours This course is an analytical survey of the entire New Testament, including the distinctive message, characters, major themes, dates, and events of each book. A basic analysis of key chapters will be discussed.

OT Book Study I & II, 6 Credit Hours This course Selects a book from the OT and studies and examine its different genres it in detail. Major theological themes and difficult passages will receive focus. Practical application in contemporary ministry will be discussed.

NT Book Study I & II, 6 Credit Hours This course Selects a book from the NT and studies and examine its different genres it in detail. Major theological themes and difficult passages will receive focus. Practical application in contemporary ministry will be discussed.

Bible Study Methods, 3 Credit Hours This course introduces the student to basic principles and methods of Bible study. Emphasis will be given on using these methods for practical ministry.

Hermeneutics, 3 Credit Hours This course is an introduction to the fundamental hermeneutical principles and exegetical methods involved in the interpretation of various genre of the Old Testament and New Testament. Guidelines for application will be discussed.


BL-Biblical Languages Courses

Greek I, 3 Credit Hours

This is an introductory study to the NT Greek. It provides the student with a basic working knowledge in the Greek New Testament.

Hebrew, 3 Credit Hours This is an introductory study of Biblical Hebrew. It provides the student with a basic working knowledge in the Hebrew Old Testament.

TH - Systematic Theology Courses

Systematic Theology I, 3 Credit Hours

This is s study of Christian doctrines and their contents. The study covers the doctrine of the word of God, the doctrine of God, the doctrine man and doctrine of Christ.

Systematic Theology II, 3 Credit Hours This is s study of Christian doctrines and their contents. The study covers the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, doctrine of Salvation, doctrine of the church and doctrine of the Future.

Contemporary Issues, 3 Credit Hours The course is a study of the issues that are critical in today’s modern world and are affecting the church. It is designed to help the student to understand these issues and be able to respond to them by providing biblical answers.

Africa Evangelical Theology, 3 Credit Hours The course is a study of African theologies. It shows how Africans have approached the subject of theology and how such theologies relate to Western theologies. The emphasis will be placed on Evangelical theology.

Contextualization, 3 Credit Hours This course is about understanding different cultural settings, values and customs with the view of contextualizing the gospel. It is designed to make the gospel relevant and meaningful in the context of all people.

Moral Theology/Christian Ethics, 3 Credit Hours The purpose of this course is to provide a background to dealing with moral and ethical issues in the day-to-day life and ministry of a Christian. A Christian is expected to live and work according to the word of God. It has long been argued that the term Christian Ethics should be substituted with Biblical Ethics because Christianity draws its ethics from the Bible.


Theology of Work, 2 Credit Hours As beings created in the Image of God, man and woman can engage in God’s redemptive purposes in all areas of life, including work. This course develops a Biblical understanding of the meaning and purpose of work.

Theology of Pentecostalism, 3 Credit Hours This course offers a theological and historical overview and analysis of the roots and origins of the Pentecostal movement. Emphasis will be placed on the theological pillars (persuasions) of Pentecostalism. The purpose of the course is to help students grasp and uphold a sound theological understanding of Pentecostalism; demonstrate knowledge of the biblical and historical development of the Pentecostal movement; explain the relationship between Pentecostalism and other movements in the Christian faith; and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Pentecostalism.

Contemporary World Religions, 3 Credit Hours Comparative Religions is a survey of major world religions apart from Christianity. This course seeks to inquire into the subject of religions other than Christianity. It specifically deals with religions that have had great influence on humanity world over. It seeks to trace the origins of these religions, their teachings; beliefs and compare them to Christianity so that students have a clear understanding of these religions.

Social Transformation Community Development, 3 Credit Hours This course deals with how a theory of change can be applied in the community to meet the needs of people in order to achieve social change and improve social services. Transforming the community begins first by transforming and an individual.

Spiritual Warfare/Encounter/Discipline, 3 Credit Hours This course focuses on how to apply the spiritual armour in spiritual warfare. Topics include the spiritual armour examined, casting out evil spirits, the power of prayer, deliverance and healing, discerning the spirits, and discerning the voice of God.

African Traditional Religion, 3 Credit Hours This course is a study of various African traditional religions; and theological and practical critique of some heretical trends in African theology today. The purpose of the course is to help the student develop a strategy to penetrate these religions with well-formulated theology that is biblically centred.

Theology and Practices of Servant Leadership, 3 Credit hours This is the study of biblical theology and practices of servant leadership. Jesus is a model of servant leadership. How Jesus led and served as a servant leader will be discussed emphasized in this course.

The Church and State, 2 Credit hours This is a study of the relationship between the church and state according the word of God. It is based on the assumption that both the church and state are God’s institutions. They both serve God and the people although they play different designated roles in the world. God established to accomplish his purposes to his own glory and honour. The study focuses on how the church and state can work in harmony and avoid friction between them.


CH-CM: Christian Education and Church Ministries Courses

Introduction to Christian Education, 3 Credit Hours This is an overview of the church’s educational ministry, including the history, aims, and methods of instructing people in the essentials of Christian Faith. Students will be challenged to develop a philosophy of education with a focus on Christian formation.

Christian Music & Worship, 2 Credit hours The course has two components, namely: music and worship. How music can be translated into worship will be emphasized. The study of music will focus on the ministry of music with emphasis on theory and practice. There will be a practical side of music and different musical instruments will be studied and applied. The study of worship will focus on Biblical theology and practice of worship. It represents an effort to think through Scripture on the subject of worship, and then to apply those findings to the way one actually thinks about worship and gathers for the congregational worship in various parts of the world. The course will help the student understand theology of worship in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. The student will also understand worship as adoration and action and appreciate the role of music in worship.

Introduction to Christian Global Missions, 3 Credit Hours This course introduces missions from both biblical and historical perspective. It will explore the biblical mandate for missions and the historical development through the centuries in order to stimulate interest in students to be prospective missionaries and have a theological base for missions.

Challenges of Missions in Africa, 3 Credit hours This is the study of various challenges and problems which the church in Africa is facing or has been facing towards carrying out the Great Commission. The proposal on how to overcome and address such challenges and problems will be discussed.

Curriculum Design and Development, 3 Credit Hours This is a study on how to design, develop and implement a curriculum for Christian ministries in a local church set up.

Spiritual Disciplines and Formation I & II, 6 Credit Hours This course is designed to prepare Christian leaders to grow in their own devotional life with Christ, and to help others to do the same. The theoretical and practical aspects of Christian spiritual development and formation will be explored. Understanding and participating in the spiritual disciplines, both personally and corporately, will be given attention.

Homiletics, 3 Credit Hours This course teaches the student how to construct and deliver a sermon based on the knowledge and skills of exegesis. Students will explain and contemporarily apply a biblical passage by preaching in class. Students will preach in class, interact with the other students’ messages, and reflect on their own experience.

Conflict Resolution, Management & Peacelogy I & II, 6 Credit Hours This course covers both introduction and advanced study of conflict, management and peacelogy. The Bible shall provide guidance in resolving personal conflict and conflict management in order to


improve human relationships and achieving shalom. The course is designed to help the students gain knowledge and skills of creating, cultivating, maintaining, preserving and protecting culture of peace in the context where that he/she lives and works.

Transformational Leadership, 3 Credit hours This is the study on how a Christian leader can impact, bless, motivate, encourage, influence and save himself/herself and others by the way he/she lives and works. How a leader can live and work as an example in all things and to the glory and honour of Christ will be emphasized. The study specifically explores, examines and develops leadership principles on how a leader can be effective and be an agent of holistic transformation in his/her home, the church, society and world.

Administration and Strategic Planning, 3 Credit Hours This course emphasizes the principles and practices of organization and administration in order to manage the ministries of a local church. Practical instruction will be given in the areas of goal setting, planning, organizing, delegation, supervising, and evaluating. The course also examines the steps of strategic planning, beginning with an analysis, a clearly defined mission statement, goals and objectives, formulation of specific strategies, concluding with the implementation of the strategy.

Principles and Methods of Teaching, 2 Credit Hours This course will examine what constitutes teaching of different ages, and what the biblical task of teaching is in and through a local church. Teaching in various settings will be considered.

Christian Marriage and Family, 3 Credit Hours This is an introductory course on Christian marriage and the family. Topics will include defining families, the role of gender, relationship formation, marriage as covenant and commitment, parenting and children, family violence, work, and divorce and remarriage.

Evangelism and Discipleship, 3 Credit Hours This course is a foundational study of the theology and methodology of evangelism and discipleship. Biblical principles and practical models for evangelism and discipleship will be emphasized.

Leadership Principles, 3 Credit hours This is the study of the general principles of leadership. The themes of this study will include the following: the definition of a leader, different leadership styles, the qualities of an effective and able leader, the functions of a leader to bring positive change in society, temptations of leaders, examples of leaders, how a leader can produce others, the calling of a leader, are leaders born or are made, etc.

Introduction to Christian Global Missions, 3 Credit Hours This course introduces missions from both biblical and historical perspective. The study explores the biblical mandate for missions and the historical development through the centuries in order to stimulate interest in students to be prospective missionaries and have a theological base for missions.

Urban Theology and Ministry, 3 Credit Hours This course gives the biblical framework for urban ministry, and the foundational principles for urban ministry. Understanding the diversity of urban settings, the needs of various people groups within


urban areas, and the issues involved in urban ministry will be discussed. How to develop strategies for effective urban ministry will be considered.

Pastoral Theology and Ministry, 3 Credit Hours This course studies the pastor’s call, temptations, family, gifts, preparation for pastoral ministry, life and ministry. The course emphasizes pastoral responsibilities such as preaching, teaching, leading, caring, equipping, administrating, counselling and many other pastoral tasks.

Christian Philosophy of Life and Ministry, 2 Credit Hours The course is designed to help the student develop his personal philosophy of life and ministry based upon the word of God. The word of God is the basis of Christian living and working. Through this course a student is encouraged to hear the word of God, understand it and apply it to his/her life.

Counselling and Guidance I & II, 6 Credit Hours This course covers both the introduction and advanced study of principles and techniques of counselling and guidance in ministry settings. Such topics as counsellor characteristics, problem-management skills, and common counselling problems found with individuals, marriages, and families will be examined. The use of biblical truths in counselling will be discussed and emphasized.

Church Planting and Growth, 3 Credit Hours The course deals with the knowledge and skills of how to plant a local church and to cause it to growth both numerically and spiritually.

Christian Worship and Music, 2 Credit Hours This course deals with Biblical theology of worship and reflections on the ministry of music. It represents an effort to think through Scripture on the subject of worship, and then to apply those findings to the way one actually thinks about worship and gathers for the congregational worship in various parts of the world. The course will help the student understand theology of worship in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. The student will also understand worship as adoration and action and appreciate the role of music in worship.

Christian Stewardship, 3 Credit Hours This course helps Christian leaders to understand basic biblical stewardship principles. How to managing resources such human resource, time, life, money, etc., from a biblical perspective will emphasized. The Student will explore on how to develop a personal philosophy of stewardship and a resource development plan for a local church.

Finance Management, 3 Credit Hours This course is about managing financial resources in a local church set up. The following aspects will be covered in this course: how to legitimately earn money, how to spend it wisely, how to honour God with it, Christian attitude towards it, false prosperity, God as the source of wealth, how money can be a curse or a blessing, etc.


Specialized Ministry, 27 Credit Hours

This course covers the introduction and in-depth study of specialized ministry that a student doing a degree programme would choose to specialize in during his/her fourth year of training at the University. The student may choose to specialize in any of the following fields of study: Pastoral Ministry (PM), Missions (M), Christian Education (CE), Religious Education Teaching (RET), Counselling and Guidance (CG), Children’s Ministry (CHM),Youth Ministry (YM), Peacemaking Ministry (PM), Music Ministry (MM), Bible Translation (BT), Chaplaincy Ministry (CM), Teaching Theology (TT) and Social Work (SW).

HS - Historical Studies Courses

History of Christianity I, 3 Credit Hours

This course is about the interpreted record of the origin, growth and impact of the Church from the time it started at Pentecost to the medieval times, that is, from c.a. 30 C.E. to 1517. The aim of the course is to acquaint the student with the history of the Church as regards the spread of Christianity in the Roman empire, the early church fathers and their role, the role of the Church councils; the rise of the papacy and the effect on the Church and the forerunners to the Reformation.

History of Christianity II, 3 Credit Hours This is a continuation from Church History I. It picks up the subject where Church History I left. It takes it from the Reformation to revivalism, missions and modernism. The course will discuss among other issues the Reformation and Counter Reformation; the Great Awakening; the Age of Reason and Enlightenment; Missions and emergency of denominations and Pentecostalism; and ecumenism.

Christian Revivals, 2 Credit Hours This is an introduction and examination of Christian Evangelical Revivals and their influence on the life and growth of the church. The study is designed to study and discover the biblical and theological principles of these movements and seek to apply them to the contemporary church.

Bible Translation in Africa, 2 Credit Hours This Course is the study of Bible translation and Christian usage. It is designed to orient students to the history and skills regarding Bible translation and its usage in their daily lives and ministry. The course will introduce students to an understanding of different versions of the Bible and how they came into being; most importantly, helping students to choose an appropriate version or translation for their daily devotion and ministry. The course will discuss accuracy, style, clarity and translator’s biases in any translation. It will also explore the history, hindrances, need, purpose and debate of Bible translation. It will also stimulate interest in students to support and advance efforts being made in the World to translate the Bible.

African Church History, 2 Credit Hours This is the study of the history of Christianity in Africa since the first century to the present. The course takes a view of how different missions and denominations began and spread in Africa. The course will discuss how Christianity began in Africa and how different denominations and movements began and


spread. It will also study the early church Fathers of Africa and their contribution and the relationship between Christianity in Africa and the rest of the world.

Church of God History and Polity, 3 Credit Hours This is a history of the Church of God and a scriptural study of church government with an emphasis on the organizational structure of the Church of God. This course is designed for persons who desire to become acquainted with the history and government of the Church of God. It provides basic knowledge about the Church of God to interested laypersons and those who are preparing for full-time ministry. The course will acquaint the student with the origin and development of the Church of God. It will also introduce the growth dimension of the Church’s ministry. The distinctive of beliefs and practices of the Church of God will be explored and its structure and operation will be examined. Besides, organization of meetings and conferences will be discussed.

Church of God History in Zambia and Africa, 2 Credit Hours This is a study of the Church of God history in Zambia. It shows how the church started and spread around the country. The study is designed to provide missiological, ecclesiastical and leadership lessons to the student.

Christian Apologetics and Polemics, 2 Credit Hours This is a historical study of defending the church against its enemies both from within and outside. The study seeks to draw lessons from the past for today’s lessons.

History and Development of Christian Theology, 3 Credit hours This is the study of the history and development of Christian doctrines from the Church Fathers to the present day. The study is designed to give orientation to students on how prominent Christian leaders lived and worked as well as various established institutions have shaped Christian thoughts. Lessons to be learned for today will be emphasized.

FE - Field Education and Supervised Ministries Courses

Introduction to Field Education, Pass (P) This is an introductory course to Christian Field Education designed to extensively orient students to Field Education of the University and to help them develop a personal Philosophy of ministry. The course will adequately prepare students for practical and supervised Christian Service which they will be doing while training at the University.

Certificate in Church Ministries - Supervised Ministry for 2 terms, Credit 2 Passes (Ps) This practical ministry that a certificate student in Church Ministries is required to do as week-end supervised ministries for the period of 2 terms.

Diploma of Theology, Credit 8 Passes (Ps) This practical ministry that a Diploma of Theology student is required to do as week-end supervised ministries for the period of 8 academic terms.


Bachelor of Arts and Chaplaincy - Supervised Ministry, for 11 terms, Credit 11 Passes (Ps) This practical ministry that a Bachelor of Arts student is required to do as week-end supervised ministries for the period of 10 academic terms.

Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Chaplaincy - Internship, 6 Credit Hours The Berea University’s Internship program period ministry experience, usually in the area in which a student expects to serve after graduation. It is field-based and supervised, indicating that it is done outside the classroom and under the direction of a suitably qualified person. Internship is supervised ministry for the BA students. It is done in the second term in the fourth year of their study. The purpose of Internship is’ to give a concentrated period of full-time ministry experience for Bachelor of Arts students. It seeks to assist students to further their growth in four areas: (1) Personal Maturation, (2) Theological integration, (3) Spiritual Formation, and (4) Skill Development. Each of these areas is an essential sign of being prepared for ministry.

CH - Chaplaincy Courses

Introduction to Chaplaincy, 3 Credit Hours

This study seeks to give orientation to students on the ministry of chaplaincy. It covers the definition, the history, the theology, the philosophy, organizations or ministries involved in chaplaincy, the places and contexts, and the biblical basis of the ministry of chaplaincy. Emphasis in the study will be placed on (1) the Old testament Prophet typifying the chaplain/care ministry approach to ministry, (2) the ministry of Jesus Christ as the prototype of chaplain/ care ministry, and (3) the biblical foundation and examples of chaplaincy ministry found in Scriptures.

Chapel Worship and Services, 2 Credit Hours This course provides knowledge and skills to students on how to conduct a chapel worship and offer other services related to the work of a chaplain. Planning for worship services, delegating, drawing a schedule and implementing it will be stressed. Prayer and worship in public places, weddings, funerals, etc. will be part of the study.

Attitudes and Practices of Chaplaincy, 2 Credit Hours The student will learn how to access information from different agencies and learn the ethics to protect it. The student will learn about the contexts of chaplaincy ministry, denominational attitudes, and confidentiality.

Fundamentals of Social Work, 3 Credit Hours This study interprets the Chaplaincy as a social worker in his/her community. Hence, the student will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills of social work. How to bring about social change and improve social services will be emphasized in this study. Sharing the love of Christ is the basis and motivating factor of the study.

Pastoral Care and Counselling, 3 Credit Hours The study seeks to equip the student with the knowledge and practical skills of pastoral care and counselling enable him/her serve as a caring pastor and counsellor in the context where he/she will be working as a chaplain. Biblical world view of caring and counselling will be emphasized.


Crisis Counselling, 2 Credit Hours

The student will be equipped with knowledge and practical skills in dealing with abusive situations and persons such as: victims of rape, unwanted pregnancies, drug abuses, domestic violence, post abortions situations, teen pregnancies and suicide cases. Restorative justice will be part of the study.

Work Place Chaplaincy, 2 Credit Hours This course focuses on the chaplain’s duty of practically promoting and supporting the vision and mission statements of the organization that he/she is working for or that he/she will serve. The student will gain knowledge and understanding of the mechanics, structure and functions of the organization that he/she is serving or hopes to work for.

Core Skills in Chaplaincy, 2 Credit Hours This course seeks to equip the student with knowledge and skills to dealing with stress in people. The definition of stress, its causes, its effects and critical stress management will be studied.

Specialized Ministries I, II, III – 9 Credit Hours This course covers the introduction and an in-depth to specialized chaplaincy which each student may wish to specialize in as a chaplain in the agency he/she is currently serving or will serve. The specialized ministries that a student may wish to choose from are as follows: Military Chaplaincy : MC Law Enforcement Chaplaincy : LEC Hospital Chaplaincy: HC Prisons Chaplaincy :SM-PC School, College and University chaplaincy: SCUC Civic Service Organization : CSO Nurse Home Chaplaincy: NHC Air Force Chaplaincy: AFC Fire Workers Chaplaincy: FWC Airport and Borders Chaplaincy: ABC Corporate and Industrial Chaplaincy : CIC

Chaplain and Law, 3 Credit Hours This course seeks to introduce the student to knowledge and research into legal issues and the local and national laws which apply to the church, community ministries, religious groups and their activities outside the church building (e.g., prohibitions, needed permits, etc). The constitution of Zambia and Human Rights Charter as applied to chaplaincy will studied in this course.

Disaster Response Chaplaincy, 3 Credit Hours This course seeks to equip the student with knowledge and skills in dealing and responding to victims of natural and man-made disasters. Providing loving care to the victims will be emphasized in the study.


Community and Domestic Violence, 3 Credit Hours This course focuses on both community and domestic violence. The causes, the effects, and being done and can be done to address them. The healing and provision of restorative justice to the victims will be emphasized in the study.

ESP Profile, 1 Credit Hour Students who intend to work as chaplains in the police force will be required to take this special course. The police officers fall into the category of Emergency Service Persons (ESP). To successfully and appropriately minister to the Law Enforcement Officer, the chaplain must have a relatively knowledge of what makes a police officer “tick”.

Monitoring and Evaluating of Chaplaincy Program, 2 Credit Hours Through this course the student will be equipped with the knowledge and skills of beginning, monitoring and evaluating the ministry of Chaplaincy in which one is involved in to know what is working and what is not working in order to make necessary changes in the ministry for the sake of improvement.

Practicals in Specialized Ministries

Student will be supervised and assessed by her/his instructor in their respective workplace.

Administration and Leadership in Chaplaincy Program, 3 Credit Hours This course seeks to equip the student with knowledge and skills of leadership and management related to the ministry of Chaplaincy. Providing leadership, delegating, spirituality of a leader, leading by example and managing the resource in the ministry will be covered and emphasized in this course.

Network in Chaplaincy, 2 Credit Hours This course seeks to equip the student with knowledge and skills of networking. That is, Chaplaincy ministry cannot survive in isolation. The Chaplain is therefore required to network with other chaplains to know and learn what they are doing for his/her growth and for developing the ministry in the locally, nationally and internationally.

Chaplain Commissioning, 1 Credit Hour This course focuses on the procedures that are followed in commissioning a qualified chaplain. The study will review different procedures/formats, reasons and qualifications for commissioning from known commissioning agencies. The Church of God procedures will be studied.


Works Cited

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