Prospectus Bachelor of Theology Christian Leaders for Africa

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course you should be able to:
• articulate key issues that concern church planting
• organise the collection of data and present an analysis
• understand the dynamics and demands of a new church
• explain the value of entrepreneurial thinking
• articulate the dynamics of teamwork & project management
• formulate a business plan
• understand the dynamics of fundraising & know how to make a grant application
Option (b)
Credits: 8
Description:
Children’s Ministry Administration & Management
In this course you will learn how to set up an organizational framework for your ministry, raise the needed funding, manage the
finances responsibly, satisfy the law and so on.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course you should be able to:
• describe the various structures of non-profit organisations and a close-corporation.
• do effective planning within an organisation.
• know and follow the steps of basic accounting.
• draw up a budget for an organisation.
• implement effective office systems.
2.6 Study of Other Religions
2.6.1 World Views & Religions
Credits: 4
Description:
This course is designed to equip you with an understanding of the world in which we live from the perspective of a “worldview”,
and subsequently, to speak the Gospel effectively into that world. The module aims to demonstrate how the Christian
worldview can intellectually hold its own in philosophical debate as well as challenge contrary worldviews in the history of
modern thought. It includes a brief discussion on ideas of the origin of religion and pluralist, inclusive and exclusive views
thereof.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module you should be able to:
• explain the concept ‘worldview’, and be able to discern one’s own from that of others, and in particular to know what
it is that comprises a ‘Christian Worldview’.
• describe critically the progression of worldviews following the wake of the Enlightenment, and to become familiar
with their basic tenets.
• explain how the Christian faith can hold its own in the world of ideas and satisfactorily deal with the intellectual
problems that confront it.
• analyse the ‘worlds’ which surround us, and use the necessary tools to speak the Gospel effectively into these
worlds.
• state and defend a biblical understanding of the origin of religion as opposed to a liberal understanding thereof.
2.6.2 Major Religion I - Islam
Credits: 4
Description:
Building on MS1.1 (World Views & Religions), a three year cycle of study of major religions begins. Recognised experts share
their knowledge and experience of Islam, Eastern Religions and African Traditional Religions.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course you should be able to:
• describe the origins and history of Islam.
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