Master of Theology
Programme Philosophy and Objectives
As the church in Africa continues to grow in population and services, its need for qualified individuals with a competent background in church leadership is also growing. Recognizing this need, the Regent Divinity Department is offering the Master of Theology programme to provide those who hold a first degree in theology or religious studies and pos-M.Div. students, with an opportunity for advanced study and guided research in theological studies. The Master of Theology pragramme is a postgraduate pragramme designed for students who aspire to achieve a high level of competence in theological education and ministry.
This MTh’s integrated approach to biblical, theological, and practical studies enables the student to gain a holistic and Christ-centered understanding of the biblical story and its outworking in contemporary ministry.
The Regent Divinity Department’s programme prepares students into all aspects of the Christian faith in order to enrich their own ministries, to present the gospel faithfully and creatively in rapidly changing world, and to accept the challenge of preparing others to do the same. Some students may choose the MTh program to enhance their academic qualifications for doctoral studies while others may opt for teaching appointments in theological institutions.
The MTh degree requires 60 hours of courses plus a 20,000-word dissertation.
Duration
The M.Th. program requires two years of full-time study or its equivalent. All courses and Thesis requirements must be completed within 5years of first acceptance as candidates for the M.Th. degree.
Students Admission
Entry requirements
Applicants will have a four year Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent, from an approved university with a grade point average of 3.00 or B on the courses taken in the major field in the last tow years of undergraduate studies.
Students who have Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological school or and appropriate honors degree from a recognized undergraduate programme may apply to complete a MTh in a minimum of one year study. Students with a major would do a minimum of 18 credit hours of courses plus a thesis. This assumes that in the MDiv all of the required core courses have been covered.
It is recommended to Biblical Studies students intending to enter PhD programmes that they have at least 12 credit hours of Biblical languages before enrollment in the MTh degree.
Maintaining registration
To maintain registration a student must have a minimum of CGPA 2.00.
Requirements for Award of Degree
> 60 credit hours of taught courses comprising core courses (48 credit hours) and electives (12 credit hours)
> M.Th. thesis: about 20,000 with a viva voce.
> A GPA of 2.67 or better for graduation.
> A reading knowledge of a biblical language or languages appropriate to the area of specialization is required (if biblical studies focus).
Career Opportunities Graduates of this programme are well prepared to seek employment in vocational counseling, guidance, in social services, pastoral ministries in the Christian Churches, teaching in educational institutions and administration, chaplaincies in prisons and hospitals.
They also may pursue graduate education in areas such as Religious Studies, social work, Counseling or Administration.