Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)

A rigorous four-year undergraduate theological degree forming ministers, educators, and leaders equipped to serve the body of Christ at every level.

4Years Duration

12Trimesters

3Departments

60+Courses

Programme Overview

Forming Theologians & Ministers of the Word

The Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) is NESIBIC's flagship undergraduate programme. Over four years and twelve trimesters, students receive a comprehensive theological education that integrates rigorous biblical scholarship with practical ministry training.

Graduates emerge as confident theologians, effective preachers, capable pastors, and visionary leaders ready to transform their communities and nations for the Kingdom of God.

Years 1 & 2 — Foundation & Development

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS401	Biblical Foundations I	BTS	3
BTS402	Systematic Theology I	BTS	3
CEL401	Christian Education Philosophy	CEL	3
MML401	Homiletics I	MML	3
BTS403	Introduction to Biblical Languages	BTS	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS404	Old Testament Theology	BTS	3
BTS405	Systematic Theology II	BTS	3
CEL402	Leadership & Administration	CEL	3
MML402	Pastoral Ministry I	MML	3
BTS406	Church History I	BTS	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS407	New Testament Theology	BTS	3
BTS408	Hermeneutics & Exegesis	BTS	3
CEL403	Discipleship Ministries	CEL	3
MML403	Evangelism & Church Planting	MML	3
MML404	Ministry Practicum I	MML	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS501	Pentateuch — Law & Covenant	BTS	3
BTS502	Systematic Theology III — Soteriology	BTS	3
CEL501	Strategic Church Management	CEL	3
MML501	Homiletics II — Advanced Preaching	MML	3
BTS503	Biblical Greek II	BTS	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS504	Major Prophets	BTS	3
BTS505	Christian Ethics & Society	BTS	3
CEL502	Research Methods in Theology	CEL	3
MML502	Pentecostal & Charismatic Theology	MML	3
MML503	Ministry Practicum II	MML	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS506	Church History II — African Christianity	BTS	3
CEL503	Comparative Religion	CEL	3
MML504	Missiology	MML	3
BTS507	Wisdom Literature — Psalms & Proverbs	BTS	3
CEL504	Field Education I	CEL	3
Trimester Total			15

Years 3 & 4 — Specialisation & Ministry Integration

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS601	Gospel Studies — The Four Gospels	BTS	3
BTS602	Systematic Theology IV — Ecclesiology	BTS	3
CEL601	Theological Education Methodology	CEL	3
MML601	Pastoral Theology & Practice	MML	3
BTS603	Biblical Hebrew (Introduction)	BTS	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS604	Eschatology & Apocalyptic Literature	BTS	3
BTS605	Systematic Theology V — Pneumatology	BTS	3
CEL602	Cross-Cultural Communication	CEL	3
MML602	Ministry to Families	MML	3
MML603	Ministry Practicum III	MML	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS606	Minor Prophets	BTS	3
CEL603	Advanced Christian Ethics	CEL	3
MML604	Healing & Deliverance Ministry	MML	3
BTS607	Theology of Worship	BTS	3
CEL604	Field Education II	CEL	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS701	Advanced Pauline Studies	BTS	3
BTS702	Contemporary Theological Issues	BTS	3
CEL701	Leadership in the 21st Century Church	CEL	3
MML701	Church & Society — Public Theology	MML	3
BTS703	Apologetics & Worldview	BTS	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
BTS704	Theology of Mission	BTS	3
CEL702	Theological Research Project I	CEL	3
MML702	Advanced Pastoral Counselling	MML	3
MML703	Ministry Practicum IV	MML	3
BTS705	Elective I (Specialisation)	BTS	3
Trimester Total			15

Code	Course Title	Dept	Units
CEL703	Theological Research Project II (Thesis)	CEL	6
MML704	Comprehensive Ministry Review	MML	3
BTS706	Elective II (Specialisation)	BTS	3
CEL704	Field Education III — Internship	CEL	3
Trimester Total			15

Department Key

BTS — Biblical & Theological Studies CEL — Christian Education & Leadership MML — Ministerial & Ministry Life

Entry Requirements

Minimum of WAEC/NECO with 5 credits including English
Diploma in Theology or equivalent (preferred)
Personal testimony of conversion and calling
Pastoral letter of recommendation
Successful interview with Admissions Board
Evidence of active church ministry

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Progress Further

Master of Theology (M.Th.) Doctor of Theology (D.Th.)

Answer the Call

Become a Theologian. Answer Your Calling.

The B.Th. programme will transform you from a learner to a leader — equipped to handle the Word of God with accuracy, preach with authority, and serve the Church with excellence.

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