The Master of Arts in Theology and Mission seeks to give expression to this sense of “kairos” in African Christianity.

• A one-year modular programme providing a basic introduction to the range of theological disciplines for graduates from other fields of study, who desire theological training to equip them for Christian ministry
• Focusing on the forms and traditions of African Christian life and thought emerging as a distinctive strand of southern and non-western Christianity with the potential of contributing to World Christianity.
• A distinctive curriculum, giving exposure to the intellectual rigour required for the study theology as an academic discipline, and conveying the importance of spiritual commitment for theological understanding and formation.
• Serving a dual purpose as a broad introduction to theology that is relevant to Christian ministry in the African context, and as a recognizing bridging programme into the MTh African Christianity programme.

The duration of the programme is one year organized into four blocks of three weeks each.

Entry Requirement

The basic entry requirement for the Master of Arts in Theology and Mission at the Akrofi-Christaller Institute is a good first degree in any subject from a recognised University.

Course Structure

Students are required to take a total of nine (9) taught courses, in three blocks of three weeks each and write a project essay on an agree topic of around 10,000 words. There will be an additional block of three weeks for the project essay write-up.

Each course comprises 20 hours for lectures, with additional tutorial hours.

For each taught course, students will be required to sit an examination at the beginning of the succeeding block in which the course is offered.

Courses

a. Introduction to Theology
b. Old Testament survey
c. New Testament survey
d. Christian History as Mission History
e. Studies in Christian doctrine and ethics
f. Biblical Texts - Old Testament and New Testament
g. Studies in Gospel and Culture
h. Studies in spirituality - Primal and Christian
i. Christ and other faiths in the African context
j. Write-up of project essay on an agreed topic (10,000 words)