A study of the similarities and differences by the synoptic gospels and the various theories.  Theological motifs of the Gospel of John. A comprehensive study of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as unfolds in the prophecies.  Harmony of the four gospels, with analytical attention to the Gospel writers and their writings, before and after his birth, his two natures, his life, work, passion, resurrection, ascension, mediatorial work and the parousia in an attempt to reveal the impact of the self-revelation in that age, ours, and the age to come.

        An introductory study of the Pentateuch, the writings (Poetic Literature, Proverbs, Job and Psalms), the Five Rolls (Songs of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther) and the Historical Books (Ezra, Nehemiah and 1-2 Chronicles). The higher critical method of date, authorship and content of each book is studied and evaluated.  Also the Historical Grammatical Method which holds high opinion of the sola Scriptura is highlighted in the study of the date, authorship and content of the books.

A study of the doctrines of Theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Anthropology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology Haemalogy and Soteriology. The relationship of these and other doctrines with the Trinity are looked at with the objective of clarifying, not only the meaning of these Christian doctrines, but also their relevance for today.

The internship takes place during the long vacation after the third year.  Students must obtain on-the-job training while working under supervision on a full time basis.  All work hours must be completed on one job site.  A minimum of 240 hours of work experience is required.  The performance of the student at the workplace is evaluated.

The course looks at the general studies of Old Testament Apocalyptics with special emphasis on the Book of Daniel as part of the Jewish Canon.  Issues concerning authorship, historicity, literary genre and structure as well as the various schools of interpretation of the Historical and Prophetic parts of the book are studied.  The meaning and relevance of the prophetic messages for today are looked at.

Prerequisite: RELB 321.

A historicist study of both content and construction of Revelation.  Special attention is given to interpreting the apocalyptic imagery and symbols and their implications for contemporary Christians.

This course broken into two parts is about the writings of the prophets called the neviim.  This first part course known as former prophets including Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings and the second part known as the later prophets includes Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel is studied.  The course attempts to situate them in their original contexts: historical, social, mythical, economic, political and the religious.  Theological concepts resulting from the study are applied to the contemporary life situation.
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A brief introduction of the principles of New Testament interpretation is followed by a study of Acts and the early Pauline Epistles.  An exegesis paper may be required.  Students are encouraged to complete GREK 201 and GREK 202.

Studies in the interpretation and message of the later Pauline Epistles, from Romans to the Pastoral Epistles, followed by an introduction to Hebrews and the General Epistles.  An exegesis paper may be required.  Students are encouraged to complete GREK 201 and GREK 202.

Studies in Religion & Theology

The evidences fielded by the ancients as valid explanation of how life began are taught.  Charles Darwin’s evidence used to support his evolutionary theory as well as data presented by prominent Scientists in the current debate is also examined.  Students learn interpretational skills for analyzing data and letting empirical science unfurl the flaws and errors in them.  By the end of the course students should be able to discover that science presents substantial evidence that creation best explains the origin of life.

The course deals with the nature and scope of philosophy of education.  There is particular focus on the major schools of philosophy and how they influence the aims, curricula and methods of teaching in Africa in general and Ghana in particular.  Particular emphasis is placed on the principles of Christian Education.

The course is an introduction to estate management.  The objectives of the course are two-fold: i) to equip the prospective Minister/Church Manager with the basics of real estate management, and ii) to place the prospective Ministers/Church  Manager in a position to appreciate the need for planned actions on real estate matters in terms of Acquisitions, Development and Management.

The course is a survey of the understanding of what people think or believe about something, feel about it, or act toward it: be it supernatural beings, human beings, things, or events.  Students are to be helped to appreciate the psychological dynamics of religious attitudes.

This course involves the study of how social impressions are made through schemas.  This will help students to know how people see supernatural beings and their religious superiors.

A survey of the doctrines and practices of selected major religions in Asia, notably Hinduism and Buddhism in India, Confucianism, Taoism and Jainism in China and Shintoism in Japan.  The meaning, origin and development of these religions are also considered.

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A survey of the origins, beliefs and contemporary practices of major religious systems.  Attention is given to Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Shintoism, Taoism, Islam and African Traditional Religion; the interaction between the specific religions and the cultures in which they are practiced.  There is also a look at the similarities; differences and potential for understanding among the religions.

A brief introductory course that looks at the Life and Times of the Prophet Mohammed His Call to prophethood, the Hejira (i.e. the Flight), the Five Articles of Faith, The Five Pillars of Faith.  Students are introduced to the Quran as a Holy revealed Book.

This course is to assist students understand how the individual believer relates to his religious environment and supernatural beings.  Suitable psychological theories may be used or applied in this study.

It is envisaged in this course to become aware of the psychology of individual conversion and the processes through which it happens, as well as the attitudinal change following it.  Students will then be equipped to know how to handle converts.

This course focuses on the method and approaches to the study of ATR.   Students will have a critical look at the existing sources available for the study of ATR.   Reflections on some themes in the structure and characteristics of ATR are examined.   Their relevance to society is also emphasized.   Basic belief systems in ATR with reference to the spiritual and physical realms are presented.    This includes belief in God, earth deity, ancestors, and etcetera.   Human relations with respect to nature, ecology, concepts of community, environment, traditional ethics and destiny are taught.   The current trends in Islam as regards commonalities and differences between ATR and Christianity are also presented.

Prerequisite: SOCI 105 OR PSYC 105.

This course is an introduction to the general field of Sociology of Religion.   Its objective is to introduce the student to the link between religion and society and how they interrelate and affect one another.

Prerequisite RELB 222

The course looks at the purpose and function of the prophetic gift as a means of communication between God and his people, as revealed in the Scriptures.   It also evaluates the prophetic ministry of E. G. White, particularly the revival of the gift of prophecy through her life and work. Her role in the Second Advent movement and the place of her writings in the Church today are part of the study.  Students are to be acquainted with some of the topics on which she has written as well as criticisms levelled against her life, ministry, and academic qualification.   It is expected that by the end of the course students’ confidence in the current applicability of the teachings on the Bible and E.G.  White‘s writings will increase and their use fully understood.

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Prerequisite: SOCI 105 OR PSYC 105.

An overview of the major issues relating to Religious Behaviour and their social, political, economic and/or moral motivating factors.  The course is to assist students to be aware of the various religious behaviours and the individual believer’s inclinations towards religious doctrines and practises.

A critical analysis of traditional ethical values with the view of underlying principles that gave rise to the various ethical beliefs – the experiential as well as the intellectual dimensions of the issues.  Students will be exposed to the moral dimensions/considerations of traditional ethics.

The course is a survey of the psychological factors that bind a religious community together and those that may not.

Prerequisite: RELG 304.

The course seeks to survey the interrelationship(s) that exist(s) between religion and the political elite, and the role religion plays in the political life of community or state.

The course seeks to take a critical look at origins, beliefs and practices of the current religious movements.  Trends in religions, religious pluralism, emergence of Pentecostalism, the charismatic movements, African initiated churches, some eastern religions, and etcetera.  Knowledge of the constitutions of these movements, religious tolerance and ecumenism will be acquired.

A study of the growth pattern of the church in West Africa.  The rapid shift from orthodox churches to charismatic churches, rapid development of Pentecostalism, mushrooming of indigenous Christian churches, etc are explored in order to identify the challenges the church faces and the relevance of this growth pattern to the society  the study involves survey and comparative studies.

General principles that deal with world religious and contemporary expressions of faith; the distinctions between cult, sect, etc.  The place of dialogue and mission in a religiously pluralistic world. Specific issues on definition(s) of religion and the ‘fertile’ environments where religious faiths were natured.

A study of the basic concepts of religion from a philosophical viewpoint.  The course will also examine the main thinkers and schools of thought from the middle ages to the present and their influence on biblical theology and the Christian faith.  Attention will be given to such major questions as religious experience, reason and faith, theism, religious language and the problem of evil.
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An introduction to Biblical and systematic theologies.  It is an in-depth study of many of the theological concepts of both Old Testament and New Testament such as God-man, the nature of his kingdom, the trinity and the way of salvation.  The method and basis for doing systematic theology are considered.

 The course introduces the students to African Christian and Liberation theologies.  It involves a survey of the factors which give rise to the quest for the “contextualization”, “enculturation” and “localization” of Christian theology.  Liberation approach taken by theologians is also looked into.

The course RELT 220 Gender Issues in Religion consists of a comprehensive treatment of issues identified as gender related and which are peculiarly religious.  It includes topics such as Sex and Gender roles, Gender equality at the workplace, Parenting and parenthood, Cross-cultural Gender taboos, Gender and Religious education, Gender and the economy, etc.  The course expects, among others, to assist students to understand the role of religion in society and to lead them to appreciate gender issues in society and how to deal with them.

This course critically examines the major themes – the nature, content and rationality of the norms which guide actions – which organize ethics as a field of study.  It provides the self/individual (a human being or a corporate body or institution in society) with moral directive to resolve dilemmas in real life situations – economic, medical, legal, intellectual, sociological, as well as religious.  Finally, it projects Christianity (the Ethics of Christ) as the model or standard of judging morals in our contemporary permissive world.

Fundamentals of deductive and inductive reasoning.  Theories of deductive reasoning.  Identification of the concepts of generation and the strength of argument. This study is to equip the students with the principles of good reasoning.

This course stresses on the history of the principles by which the Bible has been interpreted during the Christian era.   It includes a survey of the sources, and effects of the presuppositions and methodologies of modern biblical criticism, especially in their impact on the authority of the Bible.

History of the people of Israel at the period between the Old Testament and the New Testament.  Events of suppression of Judaism in Palestine in 2nd Century BC and the various reactions to this attempt.  Salvation of Israel through Matthias, his sons and grandson. Traditions, the classic Hebrew poetry, doctrines and Jewish theological interpretations of their historical events.  The writings at the time – The Apocryphal.
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An analytical study through group discussion of subjects and topics current in theological circles today.

The course involves the study of the origin, composition, principles, dynamics, and the growth of marriage.   It looks at how the dynamics apply in the contemporary world society, particularly the African context, zeroing in on how the theological should inform the sociological and the psychological views within the institution.  The purpose of the course therefore is (i) to assist students to understand the Divine origin, the sacredness and the intent of the marriage institution; (ii) to acquaint them with facts and principles (theological, sociological, and psychological) of marriage to enable them to relate to the institution in a healthy and informed manner; and (iii) to help them to know the various indicators of a dysfunctional home, identify them and to use their understanding of these indicators to help resolve issues bordering on the abuse of marriage.

Prerequisite: RELG 304.

A survey of the Secularization hypothesis.  The course seeks to assist students to explore the dynamic nature of religion: the factors that affect religion; as well as the various dimensions of the phenomenon called “Secularization”.

Applied Theology

The course is in two parts taught in the second and third years.  The content is made up of an introduction to music appreciation and the basics of music.  Training in the use of local musical instruments and some foreign musical instruments today.

Introduction to Pastoral Care and Services in the Forces, hospitals, schools, industries and other government and private establishments. Various forms of counselling such as pre-marital, marriage and family, children and adolescence are studied.  Prerequisite – EDST 218 – Principles of Guidance and Counselling.

Prerequisite: RELP 221 Pastoral Formation II & RELP 331 Practice in Ministry II

Group attachment to churches at week-ends to plan and initiate programmes to show originality and make worship lively.  Weekly reports are discussed in the class.
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Group Attachment to off-campus churches at the Week-end for observation of the running of church services.  Group reports are discussed in the class.  Students are to be sensitized to church programmes.  Their evaluation and class discussions are to help them develop critical thinking.

Prerequisite RELP 121, Pastoral Formation I, RELP 231 Practice in Ministry II

Week-end group attachment to off-campus churches for them to participate in the programmes.  Students put into practice what they observed in RELP 121 – Pastoral Formation and what they studied in RELP 231 – Ministerial Practicum I.  Leadership qualities are formed.

Pre-requisite RELP 360, Christian Ministry

The students are guided to practice either in the classroom or in the church how to organise church meetings, weekly worship services, annual events and other simple functions of the pastor.

Group Attachment to a shrine of African Traditional Religion for observation and investigation (twice in a month).  Group reports to be discussed in the classroom.

Group Attachment to a mosque for observation and investigation (twice in a month).  Group reports to be discussed in the classroom.

The study of projects and programmes that will harness the potentials in the youth both in the church and the society to be able to adequately handle the challenges of the contemporary society.  These include violence, crime, occultism, drug, sex abuse, decline in spirituality, ignorance of biblical truths and values and the resultant apostasy in the church.  It also trains the participants to furnish the youth with skills that will help them to become resourceful and occupied.  The course will equip the students with strategies to help them to mobilize the youth for effective service to mankind and the spread of the Gospel ministry in preparation for the life hereafter.

The two parts of preaching – ‘what to say’ and ‘how to say’ it are fully covered.  The tools for digging for concepts in the Bible, literary strategies used by the writers, and the writing of sermons constitute the sermon preparation which is the first part.  The sermon delivery includes the training of the voice, use of gestures, eye contacts, dressing and character of the preacher, supervised indoor laboratory exercise, classroom practise and field training.  It is expected that by the expiration of the study period each participant should understand the pivotal role that sermons which are exegetical, Christ-centred and skilfully handled play in enhancing the call to the Gospel ministry.

Students are guided to practice either in the classroom or church how to organise weddings, funeral service, baptism, anointing and other major functions of he pastor.

Group visits to places where the Asian religious shrines are practiced for observation and investigation.  Group reports are discussed in the classroom.

A study of the dynamics of personal and public evangelism with emphasis on the duties of the evangelist and his/her associates, especially in the conducting of evangelistic campaigns.

This course involves effective mobilization strategies for the Great commission available for the Church leaders.  It examines what constitutes effective church administration and the principles of management required to achieve this.  It considers leadership and management in the local church with special reference to the pastor’s role as a person, an administrator, a leader and a priest.

The fundamental thesis of this introductory course in pastoral counselling is that pastoring is by definition counselling.  Pastoral counselling is a skill based on a body of understanding.  This course is designed to facilitate both the actual skill of counselling and the acquisition of knowledge and insights based on reading and experience.