Courses required:
| DISCIPLINE |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| MASTER'S DEGREE IN MINISTRY |
MG501 |
The New Testament Church |
3 Credits |
|
MG502 |
Introduction to Apologetics |
3 Credits |
|
MG503 |
Ministry in the Market Place |
3 Credits |
|
MM501 |
The Five-fold Ministry |
3 Credits |
|
MM502 |
Biblical Prophecy |
3 Credits |
|
MM503 |
Ministry Management |
3 Credits |
|
MT501 |
Thesis |
18 Credits |
Minimum of 6 Courses + Thesis 36 Credits
Students intending to enter the 36-credit Master's Degree in Ministry program must have completed a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent of 120 credit hours
Purpose:
The Master's Degree in Ministry prepares students for advanced professional competence in a Christian community.
Learning Outcomes
1. Students demonstrate competence in communicating the Word effectively in a variety of settings
2. Students articulate a ministry vision with the related goals and strategic planning to ensure it's practical success
3. Students exercise skills in conflict management
4. Students develop a Christian worldview in which attitudes and values are informed by Biblical standards
5. Students identify best practices for individual and corporate spiritual growth and formation
6. Students interpret the Bible with respect to its literary, historical, and theological context
7. Students develop leadership skills that serve the ministry needs of the local church in the twenty-first century
8. Students communicate God's truth clearly, accurately, and convincingly
9. Students explain Biblical and theological truths effectively
10. Students develop advanced skills in Biblical Studies, Theology and Christian ministries in preparation for significant senior leadership in the ministry
11. Students use research methods and resources in the discipline
12. Students formulate appropriate research questions
Courses required:
| DISCIPLINE |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| MASTER'S DEGREE IN THEOLOGY |
MG501 |
The New Testament Church |
3 Credits |
|
MG502 |
Introduction to Apologetics |
3 Credits |
|
MG503 |
Ministry in the Market Place |
3 Credits |
|
MT501 |
Christology |
3 Credits |
|
MT502 |
The Covenants |
3 Credits |
|
MT503 |
Systematic Theology |
3 Credits |
|
MT501 |
Thesis |
18 Credits |
Minimum of 6 Courses + 1 Thesis 36 Credits
Students pursuing the 36-credit Master's Degree in Theology program must have completed a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent of 120 credit hours.
Purpose:
The Master's Degree in Theology prepares students for advanced professional competence in a Christian community.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Student develop advanced skills in Biblical Studies, Theology and Christian ministries in preparation for significant senior leadership in the ministry
2. Student develop a Christian worldview in which attitudes and values are informed by Biblical standards
3. Student identify best practices for individual and corporate spiritual growth and formation
4. Student interpret the Bible with respect to its literary, historical, and theological context
5. Student construct a consistent theology based on Biblical foundations and informed by the development of Christian thought
6. Student demonstrate an advanced understanding of an issue within a specific theological discipline
7. Student demonstrate competence in communicating the Word effectively in a variety of settings
8. Student construct a consistent theology based on Biblical foundations and practical implementation
9. Student interpret and apply Biblical texts using sound hermeneutical principles
10. Student communicate God's truth clearly, accurately, and convincingly
11. Student explain Biblical and theological truths effectively
12. Student use research methods and resources in the discipline
13. Student formulate appropriate research questions
Courses required:
| DISCIPLINE |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| MASTER'S DEGREE IN PROPHETIC MINISTRY |
MG501 |
The New Testament Church |
3 Credits |
|
MG502 |
Introduction to Apologetics |
3 Credits |
|
MG503 |
Ministry in the Market Place |
3 Credits |
|
MP501 |
Major and Minor Prophets |
3 Credits |
|
MP502 |
Prophetic Warfare |
3 Credits |
|
MP503 |
Practical Prophetic Ministry |
3 Credits |
|
MT501 |
Thesis |
18 Credits |
Minimum of 6 Courses + 1 Thesis 36 Credits
Students intending to enter the 36-credit Master's Degree in Prophetic Ministry program must have completed a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent of 120 credit hours.
Purpose:
The Master's Degree in Prophetic Ministry prepares students for advanced professional competence in a Christian community.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Student demonstrate competence in communicating the Word effectively in a variety of settings
2. Student develop leadership skills that serve the ministry needs of the New Testament Local Church
3. Student communicate God's truth clearly, accurately, and convincingly
4. Student develop advanced skills in Biblical Studies, Theology and Christian ministries in preparation for significant senior leadership in the ministry
5. Student identify best practices for individual and corporate spiritual growth and formation
6. Student understand, communicate and work with the prophetic foundations of the faith and to function effectively with other ministries in the area their gift and calling
7. Student train others in spiritual sensitivity, bringing them to maturity
8. Student formulate rules that judge prophecy, identify signs of error and know when God speaks
9. Student use spiritual keys to unlock the mysteries of Biblical prophecy
10. Student provide the key to interpreting Bible prophecy that can be successfully applied to the 21st century Church for it's supernatural fulfillment of purpose
11. Student properly interpret future events in accordance with Old Testament and New Testament prophecies
12. Student identify major themes within the prophetic books of the Bible
13. Student understand the diverse historical settings during which the prophetic books were written
14. Student understands the terms and phrases for the prophetic realm of Christian ministry
15. Student understands the significance and relevance of prophecy in the Church today.
16. Student use research methods and resources in the discipline
17. Student formulate appropriate research questions
Courses required:
| DISCIPLINE |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| MASTER'S DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING |
MG501 |
The New Testament Church |
3 Credits |
|
MG502 |
Introduction to Apologetics |
3 Credits |
|
MG503 |
Ministry in the Market Place |
3 Credits |
|
MC501 |
Christian Psychology |
3 Credits |
|
MC502 |
The Functional Family |
3 Credits |
|
MC503 |
Mastering Pastoral Counselling |
3 Credits |
|
MT501 |
Thesis |
18 Credits |
Minimum of 6 Courses + 1 Thesis 36 Credits
Students pursuing the 36-credit Master's Degree in Christian Counseling program must have completed a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent of 120 credit hours.
Purpose:
The Master's Degree in Christian Counseling prepares students for advanced professional competence in a Christian community.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Student demonstrate competence in communicating the Word effectively in a variety of settings
2. Student exercise skill in managing conflict
3. Student identify best practices for individual and corporate spiritual growth and formation
4. Student develop leadership skills that serve the ministry needs of the local church in the twenty-first century
5. Student communicate God's truth clearly, accurately, and convincingly
6. Student develop advanced skills in Biblical Studies and Christian counseling in preparation for significant senior leadership in the ministry
7. Student provides the educational foundation for further study in Christian Counseling.
8. Student help people realize personhood wholeness in every area of human life - spirit, mind, and body
9. Student formulate an integrative counseling approach, incorporating proven counseling techniques with a sound Biblical and theological understanding of the ministry of counseling
10. Student acquire a Biblical worldview by studying God's revelation in counseling
11. Student acquire an understanding of the various types of counseling toward the goal of Biblical integration within the framework of Christian principles and practice
12. Student provide Biblical guidance, sustenance, healing, and reconciliation to individuals, couples and families in either church or Para-church settings
13. Student provide specialized training to augment persons already in ministry or to equip lay leaders
14. Student articulate the church's Biblical mandate to care for persons
15. Student nurture healthy individuals and relationships
16. Student use research methods and resources in the discipline
17. Student formulate appropriate research questions
Courses required:
| DISCIPLINE |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| MASTER'S DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION |
MG501 |
The New Testament Church |
3 Credits |
|
MG502 |
Introduction to Apologetics |
3 Credits |
|
MG503 |
Ministry in the Market Place |
3 Credits |
|
ME501 |
The Foundations of Christian Education |
3 Credits |
|
ME502 |
Christian Education in the Local Church |
3 Credits |
|
ME503 Journey to Adulthood |
Mastering Pastoral Counselling |
3 Credits |
|
MT501 |
Thesis |
18 Credits |
Minimum of 6 Courses + 1 Thesis 36 Credits
Students pursuing the 36-credit Master's Degree in Christian Education program must have completed a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent of 120 credit hours.
Purpose:
The Master's Degree in Christian Education prepares students for advanced professional competence in a Christian community.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Student demonstrate competence in communicating the Word effectively in a variety of settings
2. Student exercise skill in managing conflict
3. Student identify best practices for individual and corporate spiritual growth and formation
4. Student interpret the Bible with respect to its literary, historical, and theological context
5. Student communicate God's truth clearly, accurately, and convincingly
6. Student develop advanced skills in Biblical Studies and Christian education in preparation for significant senior leadership in ministry
7. Student develop a Christian worldview in which attitudes and values are informed by Biblical standards
8. Student utilize insights gained from Biblical disciplines for the effective practice of Christian education in the church and the community
9. Student demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and direct educational ministries based on principles of leadership and administration and a sound philosophy of ministry
10. Student plan and implement transformational Biblical teachings grounded in sound educational practices and supported by relevant teaching theory and comprehensive human and spiritual development understandings
11. Student understand and value the administrative and leadership dimensions of ministry and develop skill in designing, implementing, and assessing educational ministry
12. Student gain a broad understanding of and appreciation for the history of educational ministry and the theological and philosophical underpinnings that have influenced its theory and practice
13. Student engage in a supervised educational ministry experience leading to growth in personal maturity and character
14. Student prepare men and women to become professional educators in Christian congregations or other educational settings
15. Student use research methods and resources in the discipline
16. Student formulate appropriate research questions
Courses required:
| DISCIPLINE |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| MASTER'S DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
MG501 |
The New Testament Church |
3 Credits |
|
MG502 |
Introduction to Apologetics |
3 Credits |
|
MG503 |
Ministry in the Market Place |
3 Credits |
|
MB501 |
Money and Ministry |
3 Credits |
|
MB502 |
Ethics in Business |
3 Credits |
|
MB503 |
Kingdom Business Principles |
3 Credits |
|
MT501 |
Thesis |
18 Credits |
Minimum of 6 Courses + 1 Thesis 36 Credits
Students pursuing the 36-credit Master's Degree in Christian Entrepreneurship program must have completed a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent of 120 credit hours.
Purpose:
The Master's Degree in Christian Entrepreneurship prepares students for advanced professional competence in a Christian community.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Student demonstrate competence in communicating the Word effectively in a variety of settings
2. Student articulate a business vision with the related goals and strategic planning to ensure it's practical success
3. Student exercise skill in managing conflict
4. Student identify best practices for individual and corporate spiritual growth and formation
5. Student explain Biblical and theological truths effectively
6. Student develop case studies to understand issues relating to real world dilemmas
7. Student demonstrate mastery of information by being able to define and illustrate the most essential definitions and theories in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing
8. Student demonstrate mastery of knowledge by being able to evaluate, analyze and synthesize evidence and draw conclusions to resolve concrete business problems
9. Student understand that marketplace ministry is the passion that starts when God connects their career, business, ministry and life purpose into one package
10. Student have an understanding that Christian entrepreneurs are already in full-time ministry
11. Student share their testimony to the masses in the workplace while being a productive member of the organization
12. Student know that those who operate their own businesses have more liberty to minister the message of the gospel
13. Student equip, train and support members of the Body of Christ called into the market place
14. Student release believers in their anointing and calling for the market place
15. Student raise up men and women of God to have influence, success and a powerful witness in the business world by applying Kingdom principles
16. Student develop a network of business people
17. Student understand God's plan for wealth transfer in the last days
18. Student use research methods and resources in the discipline
19. Student formulate appropriate research questions
Courses required:
| DISCIPLINE |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| MASTER'S DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP |
MG501 |
The New Testament Church |
3 Credits |
|
MG502 |
Introduction to Apologetics |
3 Credits |
|
MG503 |
Ministry in the Market Place |
3 Credits |
|
ML501 |
Principles of Leadership |
3 Credits |
|
ML502 |
The Making of a Leader |
3 Credits |
|
ML503 |
Theology of Leadership |
3 Credits |
|
MT501 |
Thesis |
18 Credits |
Minimum of 6 Courses + 1 Thesis 36 Credits
Students pursuing the 36-credit Master's Degree in Christian Leadership program must have completed a Bachelor Degree or an equivalent of 120 credit hours.
Purpose:
The Master's Degree in Christian Leadership prepares students for advanced professional competence in a Christian community.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Student demonstrate competence in communicating the Word effectively in a variety of settings
2. Student articulate a ministry vision with the related goals and strategic planning to ensure it's practical success
3. Student exercise skill in managing conflict
4. Student communicate God's truth clearly, accurately, and convincingly
5. Student prepare men and women to serve the church in a variety of leadership positions
6. Student provide a solid understanding of Biblical leadership principles and strategies
7. Student provide an in-depth Biblical foundation to supply the values, knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve in church ministry
8. Student understand and develop own leadership style and philosophy of leadership and ministry based on solid theological, philosophical and leadership principles
9. Student justify Biblical lay leadership development in a ministry setting
10. Student compare and contrast from a historical and theological basis the various theories of management and leadership within the context of contemporary scholarship
11. Student determine the best practices of management and leadership for the contemporary Christian ministry or organization
12. Student analyze practical managerial scenarios identifying the administrative skills and leadership abilities needed for the most successful outcome
13. Student discover and evaluate various practical principles and procedures for dealing with conflict situations and difficult people
14. Student differentiate between the various interpersonal abilities which allow a leader to become a successful change agent in a ministry or organizational setting
15. Student formulate the stages of leadership development
16. Student acquire an ability to lead out of the model and example of Jesus as a servant leader
17. Student acquire practical knowledge and experience of team dynamics and the ability to develop and lead a team toward mutual accomplishment of God-given goals
18. Student use research methods and resources in the discipline
19. Student formulate appropriate research questions
Courses required:
| DISCIPLINE |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE NAME |
CREDITS |
| DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE |
DM701 |
Ministerial Ethics |
3 Credits |
|
DM702 |
Adult Faith Development |
3 Credits |
|
DM703 |
Leading Christian Organisations |
3 Credits |
|
DM704 |
Cultural Studies for Evangelism |
3 Credits |
|
DM705 |
Advanced Pastoral & Counselling Ministry |
3 Credits |
|
DM706 |
Revival History |
3 Credits |
|
DM707 |
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit |
3 Credits |
|
DM708 |
Motivation for Candidacy |
2 Credits |
|
DM709 |
Thesis |
13 Credits |
Minimum of 7 Courses + 1 Thesis 36 Credits
Students pursuing the Doctor of Ministry Degree program must have completed a Master's Degree.
The Doctor of Ministry Degree offers pastors, missionaries and leaders an opportunity for professional and personal growth.
The student will be equipped for a higher level of competent practice of ministry than that achieved in the foundation work.
The candidates are challenged to develop their ministerial skills to refine and articulate a Biblical theology of ministry while in a setting of ministry. The degree is ideal for those who serve the Church in congregational/ pulpit ministries, Para church organizations, mission agencies, and any other vocational ministry setting where advanced leadership skills and training would make a difference.
Doctor of Divinity Degree
The purpose of the Doctor of Divinity Degree (D.Div.) is to recognize Christian leaders for their faithful service to the Lord.
The Doctor of Divinity Degree is awarded as an honorary degree and granted to distinguished individuals who have achieved outstanding results in ministry, who have served the body of Christ faithfully for many years and demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and character traits.
Omega Bible Theological College recognizes and honors individuals of extraordinary achievement in these areas of achievement.
The Doctor of Divinity Degree is not automatically awarded. Potential recipients must first be nominated. We believe that successful nominees will be able to increase their ability to influence people for Christ.
Some of these achievements are as follows:
1. Candidate performs remarkable exploits in the Kingdom that reflect unusual devotion to Christ
2. Candidate possesses a history of faithful service to local churches and other ministry vocations that have positively influenced communities
3. Candidate demonstrates outstanding wisdom and command of Scripture knowledge and research
4. Candidate has a good reputation in the Body of Christ as well as the Christian community
5. Candidate has a servant heart
6. Candidate shows superior leadership abilities and achievements
7. Candidate is of exemplary character and works to promote the common good and humankind
8. Candidate develops course work and authors books
9. Candidate seen as a father figure and is a good example to younger leaders
Ordination Program
Code Course Name
OM001 The Five-Fold Ministry
OM002 Ministry in the Market Place
OM003 Ministry Management
OM004 The Making of a Leader
Minimum of 4 Courses
Students who have completed a Bachelor Degree can apply to be ordained by Africa Conference of Covenant Churches. They will have to completed four courses as shown above.
Advantages
1. Association of other like-minded Spirit-anointed leaders
2. Licensing, ordination and certification
3. A commitment to anointed living
4. Assistance in job placement
OBTC Alumni Association and Africa Conference of Covenant Churches Seminars
In order to fulfill all the requirements for any of the Bachelor degree, students are required to attend all the Seminars and Conferences of OBTC and ACCC from time to time:
ACCC & OBTC will offer seminars during each academic year for students who wish to fulfill these requirements. However, attendance is not compulsory as long as students attend other seminars, which are relevant to their study.
Students who attend whilst doing their Certificate or Diploma will receive credit towards their Bachelor degree as recommended by the College Leadership.
Please be advised that students who attend any other seminars during the year (ie. other than ACCC & OBTC seminars) must submit a research paper of a total of 32-40 pages single-spaced in order to receive any seminar credit. Also note that the dates, times, proof of registration and attendance, seminar speakers and topics must be recorded.
However, students who attend any ACCC & OBTC seminars do not have to submit any papers on the convention they have attended. Once we have recorded their attendance, the credit is automatically allocated.
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