The program will enable stdents to demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Bible through traditional theological training, and also demonstrate their abilities in fields such as entrepreneurship and management to assist them in their ministries. This course, is focused on spiritual leaders, spiritual activities within the college during training which cuts across the campus life and academics. This programme empowers the students with the knowledge, tools and skills to have a sound discussion about God, and to address the 21st-Century challenges to Christian faith.

Description of the Programm

This programme is specifically designed for undergraduate students who seek and are interested to carry out ministry; to offer them with a holistic practical approach to ministry, while equipping them with both knowledge and skills in academic, biblical, theological, cross-cultural, general education, mission related and community leadership studies that encompass the subject area of theology and the Bible. It will challenge them to live and effectively teach in the church and communities around them. Like J.I Packer states, “theology is for doxology” (worship), the goal of theology is to worship God. Emphasis is placed on the transformation of the student’s life and practical ministry through which God can be glorified in society. The programme content involves studies in Theology, General Education, Biblical Courses, Ministry Courses, Elective Courses and Practical Work (Internship).

Programme Rationale

In the fractured world of today, where there is violence, war, and increased perversion in different spheres of life, there is a need for higher levels of biblically sound literate people who will respond to societal issues with a biblical Christian worldview. The UWMF Diploma in Theology provides the student with a wide range of knowledge and skills required of Christians for life and ministry. Students will be able to develop strategies to effectively carry out ministry both within and outside church circles. Thus, rightly said, theology is for every individual. As a university, we believe that community transformation begins with personal or individual transformation that then are empowered to bring about transformation in their homes, church and the world for the glory of God. Students accepted onto the programme will study the essential concepts underpinning ministry practice and sound biblical theology and demonstrate achievement of the required competencies in practice-based contexts.

OUR OBJECTIVES:

• To equip students with competencies in leadership, skillful handling of the Word of God required of ministers of the gospel to enable churches, constituent groups and individual members grow in all their avenues of life.
• To equip students with skills required in translating, interpreting, teaching and applying the Word of God with confidence.
• To Equip students with skills required for church planting, administration, resource stewardship, management and problems solving in the church and communities.
• To enable students to gain strong biblical disciplines of the study of the Word of God for personal enrichment and transformation required of children of God.
• To help students gain a strong theological knowledge, understanding and skills in developing biblical responses to all of life issues and ministry in the contemporary context.