Nazarene Theological College

Bachelor of Theology Degree in Pastoral Ministry

Overview

The bachelor of theology degree in pastoral ministry is a three-year distance education programme comprising 360 credits on the NQF (South African National Qualifications Framework) Level 6. The BTh degree will equip men and women, laity, and clergy in the African context for ministry and leadership in the local, district, and global church. The degree will be offered through a distance education format. Students may continue their theological education by studying from their homes. Residency is not required for the BTh degree.

The qualification is fully accredited by the South African Council of Higher Education, SAQA, and the Department of Education. NTC's qualifications and registration are listed under SAQA website at: www.saqa.co.za. Registration number: 2001/HE08/004.

Programme

12 Credits per module. 360 Credits total: NQF Level 6

First Year

HM 110Writing and Research
BS 110Survey of Old Testament
BS 120Survey of New Testament
PT 110Personal Christian Development
HT 110Historical Development of Christianity
PT 120Church Multiplication Movement
HT 120African and World Religions
SO 120Introduction to Psychology
HT 130History and Polity of the International and African Church of the Nazarene
PT 140Elements of Effective Preaching I

Second Year

DT 210Wesleyan Theology of Holiness
BS 200Elements of Scriptural Interpretation
BS 210Pentateuch and Hebrew Prophets
PT 210Biblical Conflict Management
SO 220Introduction to Sociology
PT 220Administering the Local Church
PT 230Elements of Christian Education
BS 220Synoptic Gospels
BS 230Theological Elements of Johannine Literature
PT 240African Spirituality and Divine Healing

Third Year

DT 300Systematic Theology I
DT 310Systematic Theology II
DT 320Theological Ethics
BS 310Pauline Epistles
BS 320Poetic and Wisdom Literature
PT 310Elements of Effective Preaching II
HM 320Intro to Philosophy
BC 320Pastoral Care and Counselling
PT 330Comprehensive Mini Thesis
 * Elective Study Course - options below

Elective Study Course

* Elective Study Courses - Each student must chose at least one elective study course, but is permitted to take as many as desired for additional credits

BC 340HIV/AIDS Care and Counselling
BS 340Exploring John Wesley's Theology
PT 340Youth Ministry

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