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2022-2025
THEOLOGY NEW BULLETIN
Masoro Hill, City of Kigali
PO Box 2461, Kigali Rwanda
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FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
Introduction
At Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), the curriculum of the Faculty of Theology
is aiming at fulfilling of the Seventh-day Adventist International Board of Ministerial and
Theological education in providing professional training to pastors, evangelists,
theologians, teachers of Bible and religion and other denominational employees
involved in ministerial and religious formation. The University has therefore introduced the
concepts of general, core (professional), and concentration courses. The introduction of
general, core, and concentration courses is designed according to the IBMTE and the
East Central Africa Division.
Exist award profile
Competencies for Bachelor’s Degree: The holder of this degree will have following
competencies: Preaching, leadership, evangelist, counselor, administrator, teaching
Bible and researcher.
Competencies for Diploma in Higher Education in Theology: Preaching, evangelism,
leading churches
Objectives
The department strives to achieve the following:
1. To provide theological knowledge that is both culturally and contextually
grounded in the Christian African reality.
2. To equip students with practical skills through practicum, evangelistic and
outreach activities.
3. To expose students to the study of Scripture through accepted exegetical
methods, with emphasis on interpreting the text within the context of history
and biblical languages.
4. To prepare students to be able to teach Christian Religious Education in
Secondary Schools.
5. To prepare students for post-graduate studies and advanced research.
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Structure and Degree Requirements for Graduation
In order for AUCA student to graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Theology he/she
should complete the requirements as outlined in the above table and as described
below.
General Education Courses
For the general education courses, check in the section of general education
requirements for details.
Core (Professional) Courses:
For the core (professional courses), check in the section (below) of core/professional
courses in the Faculty of Theology.
The Bachelor of Theology is made of the following Majors:
SUMMARY OF COURSES
The Bachelor of Theology is made of the following subdivisions:
General Education 80
Pass Courses 20
Core (Professional) Courses in Theology 380
TOTAL OF CREDITS 480
Concentration Courses in Theology:
Course
Code
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisite
BIBL 8117
Elementary Greek I
10
None
BIBL 8125
Elementary Greek II
10
Elementary Greek I
BIBL 8211
Intermediate Greek I
10
Elementary Greek II
BIBL 8223
Intermediate Greek II
10
Intermediate Greek I
BIBL 8212
Biblical Hebrew I
10
None
BIBL 8227
Biblical Hebrew II
10
Biblical Hebrew I
5
RELB 8316
Principles of Church Growth
10
None
RELB 8314
Pentateuch
10
Biblical Hebrew I
RELB 8312
Studies in Revelation
10
Intermediate Greek II
RELB 8224
Acts and Apostles I
10
Elementary Greek I
RELB 8317
Acts and Apostles II
10
Acts and Apostles I
RELB 8411
Studies in Gospels
10
Elementary Greek I
RELB 8216
Introduction to Old Testament
10
None
RELB 8326
Prophetic Books of Old Testament
10
Pentateuch
RELB 8322
Historical Books of Old Testament
10
Pentateuch
RELB 8327
Studies in Daniel
10
Biblical Hebrew II
RELB 8323
Exegesis of New Testament
10
Intermediate Greek II
RELG 8316
Worship, Music and Liturgy
5
None
RELH 8225
Prophetic Ministry of E.G.White
5
None
RELH 8114
History of Christian Church
5
None
RELH 8215
History of SDA
5
History of Christian Church
RELH 8313
History of Christian Church in Africa
5
History of Christian Church
RELP 8122
Pastoral Counseling
5
None
RELP 8222
Homiletics
10
None
RELH 8226
Foundations of Youth Ministry
10
None
RELP 8315
Church Leadership and
Administration
10
None
RELP 8332
Ministerial Practicum
20
Minimum 100 Credits
RELP8328
Literature Evangelism
5
None
RELP 8412
Marriage and Family
5
None
RELP 8421
Research Project
30
Last Semester
RELT 8325
Biblical Hermeneutics
10
Intermediate Greek II
RELT 8117
Comparative Religions
5
None
RELT 8413
African Traditional Religions
5
None
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RELT 8214
Christian Stewardship and Self-
reliance
5
None
RELT 8321
Biblical Ethics
5
None
RELT 8311
Biblical Spirituality
10
None
RELP 8121
Personal and Public Evangelism
10
None
EDPC 8414
Human Development Psychology
10
None
RELT 8415
Technology and Media in Ministry
5
None
RELP 8213
Inclusive Ministry
5
None
MATH 8112
General Mathematics
10
None
EDPC 8414
Human Development Psychology
10
None
TOTAL
380
Pass Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
ENGL 8223
English Certificate Proficiency I
10
ENGL 8224
English Certificate Proficiency II
10
Description of Core/Professional Courses of the Faculty of Theology
BIBL 8117 Elementary Greek I 10 Credits
This course begins the sequence on the mastery of the basic forms of New Testament
Greek, alphabets and grammar, syntax and vocabulary.
BIBL 8125 Elementary Greek II 10 Credits
The course continues the exploration and mastery of the basic forms of New Testament
Greek, syntax and vocabulary. Various readings and translations of selected portions of
Greek New Testament are done. Prerequisite: BIBL 8116. Elementary Greek I
BIBL 8211 Intermediate Greek I 10 Credits
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The course is a continuation of the exploration and mastery of the analysis of grammar
and forms of the Greek New Testament. Students are expected to undertake reading
and exercise of various passages in the New Testament.
Prerequisite BIBL 8125 Elementary Greek II
BIBL 8223 Intermediate Greek II 10 Credits
This course is the continuation of the exploration and mastery of the analysis of grammar
and forms of the Greek New Testament. In this course, the student is required to submit
an exegesis paper on a selected passage from the New Testament.
Prerequisite BIBL 8211. Intermediate Greek I
BIBL 8212 Biblical Hebrew I 10 Credits
The course introduces the phonology of the Hebrew on which the students must master
and the basics of Hebrew morphology. The phonology of the Hebrew is to be mastered
and the students are introduced to the basic morphology of Hebrew substantives. They
begin to learn Hebrew vocabulary.
BIBL 8227 Biblical Hebrew II 10 Credits
In this course, the students are expected to complete the introductory study of the
Hebrew verb forms, and to write an exegesis paper on selected prose portions of the
Hebrew Bible. Prerequisite BIBL 8222. Biblical Hebrew I
RELB 8316 Principles of Church Growth 10 Credits
The course introduces the students to the foundation and principles of church growth. It
guides the students to understand the meaning and concepts of church growth. It deals
with concepts such as meaning of church growth, causes of church growth and
hindrance of church growth.
RELT 8123 Bible Doctrines 10 Credits
Systematic study of general Doctrines of the Christian Church Adventist perspective: the
Doctrines of God (revelation, inspiration, creation, the Sabbath), the Doctrines of man
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(from the image of God, the fall, the ethical / moral destiny), and the Doctrines of Christ
(incarnation, nature, and office). Prerequisite: RELB 8116. Introduction to Bible
RELB 8314 Pentateuch 10 Credits
The course deals with an introduction and exegetic of the firsts books of the Old
Testament. It deals with the origin, the historical background and the interpretation of
the Pentateuch (creation and evolution, the sanctuary, and the covenant). Prerequisite:
BIBL 8222. Biblical Hebrew I
RELB 8312 Studies in Revelation 10 Credits
The course deals with the content, construction and interpretation of the imagery and
symbols of the book of revelation. Prerequisite: BIBL 8215 Intermediate Greek II
RELB 8224 Acts and Apostles I 10 Credits
The course is an introduction to the principles of New Testament interpretation followed
by a study of Acts and the early Pauline Epistles.
Prerequisite: BIBL 8116 Elementary Greek I
RELB 8317 Acts and Apostles II 10 Credits
The course provides for studies in later Pauline Epistles, from Romans to the Pastoral
Epistles, followed by an introduction to Hebrews and the General Epistles.
Prerequisite: RELB 8234 Acts and Apostles I
RELB 8411 Studies in Gospels 10 Credits
The course studies the formation of Gospels, the comparative analysis of synoptic of John,
and characteristics of each Gospel. The course deals with parables and miracles.
RELB 8216 Introduction to Old Testament 10 Credits
The course surveys the basic ideas as expressed in the Old Testament as an introductory
message.
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RELB 8326 Prophetic Books of the Old Testament 10 Credits
The course includes the history of the prophecy, the pre-writing prophetic figures and the
books of the writing prophets of the 8th and early 7th century B.C. Prerequisite: RELB 8314.
RELB 8322 Historical Books of Old Testament 10 Credits
This course is an Introductive and exegetic study of the Old Testament books. The History
of the people of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to their return from Babylon exile
and the reconstruction of Jerusalem are also dealt with.
Prerequisite: RELB 8314.Pentateuch
RELB 8327 Studies in Daniel 10 Credits
The course deals with the content, construction and interpretation of the imagery and
symbols of the book of Daniel. Special attention is given to the books’ apocalyptic
nature. Prerequisite: BIBL 6215 Biblical Hebrew II
RELB 8323 Exegesis of New Testament 10 credits
This course is the continuation of the exploration and mastery of the analysis of grammar
and forms of the Greek New Testament. In this course, the student is required to submit
an exegesis paper on a selected passage from the NT. The course surveys the basic ideas
as expressed in the New Testament as an introductory message. Prerequisite BIBL 8215.
Intermediate Greek II
RELG 8316 Worship, Music and Liturgy 5 Credits
This course introduces students to the theological and practical elements of church
worship and church music. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be able
to design and implement participatory Sabbath worship services, prayer meeting
services and other services. It traces the roots of current worship practices and music
practices in the contemporary Christian church. It assists students to get basic knowledge
in reading staff notation, tonic solfa, and conducting of hymns.
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RELH 8225 Prophetic Ministries of Ellen G. White 5 Credits
The course studies the nature, history and teaching of the writings of Ellen G. White and
the principles that govern their interpretation.
RELH 8114 History of the Christian Church 5 Credits
The course surveys the history of the Christian religion from its beginning, around AD 1. The
focus starts from its apostolic origins to the dawn of the protestant reformation. An
attempt is made to emphasize the contribution made by the early African Church
fathers. The course continues and especially begins with the period of the Protestant
Reformation to the rise of modern denominations and the development of the
ecumenical movement. It deals with the history of Christian church from the renaissance
to modern times, the Protestantism reformation in Europe and the situation of the different
church groups.
RELH 8215 History of Seventh - day Adventist Church 5 Credits
The course introduces the student with the History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
from the Millerite Movement, in which it had its birth, to the present. The history of the
church in the country has to be included. Prerequisite: RELH 6118 History of the Christian
Church
RELH 8313 History of the Christian Church in Africa 5 Credits
The course deals with the evangelization of Africa, and the development of the Church
in Africa during the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: RELH 8118 History of the Christian
Church
RELP 8122 Pastoral Counseling 5 Credit
The course provides the students with the study of the pastor as a counselor. Different
types of current theories of counseling will be surveyed, along with skills and practices
carried out within the context of pastor’s counseling. The course deals with the concrete
cases and practices carried out within the classroom in order to develop and sharpen
the counseling techniques and skills needed for effective pastoral counseling within an
African context.
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RELP 8222 Homiletics 10 Credits
The course introduces the students to the study of the art of preaching and preparation
of sermons. Emphasis is placed on the art and craft of preaching, the recognition and
delivery of various forms of sermons. In addition classroom preaching and preaching for
specific occasions will be carried out.
RELP 8226 Foundations of Youth Ministry 10 Credits
The course presents various philosophical views of reality, knowledge, learning, attitude
and life from a Christian perspective. The course assists the students to identify a linkage
between people’s knowledge of reality, concepts of reality, life and attitude that
influence learning and development pattern. The course presents the study of the early
childhood psychology and various practical aspects of training the Adventist youth in
evangelism and practical life, like organizing camps, and different professions. The course
should include a chapter of the Developmental Psychology.
RELP 8315 Church Leadership and Administration 10 Credits
The course provides the students with various theories of leadership and planning and
therefore acquaints and equips the student with what is involved in regulating day to day
church administration and implementation of church policies.
RELP 8324 Literature Evangelism 5 Credits
Theory and practice of Literature Evangelism. The student is required to engage in
supervised practical literature evangelism for at least three months or 350 contact hours.
This will be done under the local Conference and Rwanda Union Mission.
RELP 8412 Marriage and Family 5 Credits
This course explore the purpose for which God instituted the marriage institution and
seeks to help the student to understand the fundamentals of marriage and the family,
including the primary relationships which enhance man’s basic need of love. It discusses
the basics of family life, the cultural influences on the family, intimacy in marriage, conflict
management in the family, and parent-child relationship, among other concepts.
Special emphasis is placed on the Christian home in an African context.
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RELB 8325 Biblical Hermeneutics 10 Credits
This course studies the hermeneutics principles appropriate for the interpretation of
biblical text. Issues arising out of an Afro centric reading of the scripture will also be
discussed. Prerequisite: BIBL 6215 Intermediate Greek II
RELT 8217 Comparative Religions 5 Credits
The course introduces the student to the study of the major religions of the world, namely:
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and African Traditional
Religion. The course surveys the beliefs and practices as they are taught and observed.
The emphasis is on how the teachings, beliefs and practices are manifested in Africa.
RELT 8413 African Traditional Religions 5 Credits
The course gives the student opportunity to understand the beliefs and practices that are
found in the many African Traditional Religions. It emphasizes the religious beliefs that
encompass the totality of life in an African community.
RELT 8214 Christian Stewardship and Self Reliance 5 Credits
The course views stewardship and self-living as an integral part of living. It exposes the
contribution of these concepts as able to make an individual’s lifestyles and express the
biblical principles that underpin them
RELT 8321 Biblical Ethics 5 Credits
This course describes the basic principles of Christian ethics as derived from the
knowledge of God. It further focuses on application to personal and social-political
problems as it relates to the ongoing life and work of the Church in Africa.
RELT 8311 Biblical Spirituality 5 Credits
What is spirituality? How is it formed in private and in community? This module explores
the meaning of Biblical Christianity and its relation to faith and practice within
contemporary cultural contexts, giving special attention to the corporate dimensions of
spirituality and spiritual formation as defined in the New Testament. The lectures analyze
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and discuss those historical and cultural factors that have led to the privatization of
Christianity, and develop a paradigm of spiritual growth and maturity that focuses on the
assembly rather than the individual.
RELP 8121 Personal and public Evangelism 10 Credits
The course introduces the student the theory of personal and public evangelism, the use
of technology and social media in evangelism. Skills on how to reach disabled people
will be also introduced. A field component is offered off-campus in collaboration with
national church organization.
RELT 8415 Technology and Media in Ministry 5 credits
RELP 8213 Inclusive Ministry 5 credits
MATH 8112 General Mathematics 10 credits
Since mathematics is the foundation of many sciences, students should have basic
fundamental notions in mathematics, high mathematics and statistics and probability
theory and in other fields where mathematic knowledge is required. The subject is of
theoretical and practical nature and is intended to provide students with the basic
concepts of mathematical language, processes and procedures that enable students
to develop the skills in the application of mathematics to problems related to their
profession. The course includes: Fundamental review of algebra, Set Theory, Real
numbers, Functions and Graphs, Matrices and Determinants, limits, the derivative, ant
derivatives and its applications.
EDPC 8414 Human Development Psychology 10 credits
The course presents an overview of life span of human development. Topics covered
include: determination of human development, beginning of life, birth, early childhood
and the later years are discussed within a system perspective of human development.
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RELP 8332 Ministerial Practicum 20 credits
The student is assigned one SDA church in the area for practical duties supervised by a
qualified district leader. He/ She will be involved in all church activities like Sabbath school
teaching, catering for children, plan for divine service, prepare and deliver sermons,
catering for the youth, plan and conducting church meetings. The student will also be
introduced to the administration of the district (all administrative documents). The student
is expected to prepare a written report under the direction of the supervisor.
RELP 8332 Research Project (Memoire) 30 Credits
This course deals with a research problem that a student develops while taking classes at
AUCA. The problem is approved by the Faculty of Theology. After approval, the student
writes the introduction, reviews the literature related to the topic, writes the methodology
in which the student shows how the data will be collected, collects the data, analyzes
and interprets results and then gives appropriate conclusions and recommendations. This
course is taken towards the end of the study.
Full-Time Program – 4 Years
YEAR ONE SEMESTER 1
Module Code
Module name
Sem.
Credits
Module
Credit
Contact
Hours
SDL
Total
Hours
BIBL 8117
Elementary Greek I
3
10
45
55
100
EDRM 8113
Study and Research Methods
2
5
30
20
50
RELB 8116
Introduction to Bible Study
2
5
30
20
50
ACCT 8112
Principles of Accounting I
3
10
45
55
100
ENGL 8115
General English
3
10
45
55
100
INSY 8118
Introduction to Computer Applications
3
10
45
55
100
MATH 8112
General Mathematics
3
10
45
55
100
Total
19
60
285
315
600
YEAR ONE SEMESTER 2
15
Module Code
Module name
Sem.
Credits
Module
Credit
Contact
Hours
SDL
Total
Hours
RELP 8121
Personal and Public Evangelism
3
10
45
55
100
RELH 8114
History of Christian Church
2
5
30
20
50
RELP 8122
Pastoral Counseling
2
5
30
20
50
ENGL 8124
Academics English Writing
3
10
45
55
100
BIBL 8125
Elementary Greek II
3
10
45
55
100
RELT 8123
Bible Doctrines
3
10
45
55
100
STAT 8122
Descriptive Statistics
3
10
45
55
100
Total
19
60
285
315
600
YEAR TWO SEMESTER 1
Module Code
Module name
Sem.
Credits
Module
Credit
Contact
Hours
SDL
Total
Hours
RELT 8214
Christian Stewardship and self- reliance
2
5
30
20
50
RELH 8215
History of SDA
2
5
30
20
50
RELT 8217
Comparative Religions
2
5
30
20
50
HELT 8213
Health Principles
2
5
30
20
50
BIBL 8211
Intermediate Greek I
3
10
45
55
100
BIBL 8212
Biblical Hebrew I
3
10
45
55
100
RELB 8216
Introduction to Old Testament
3
10
45
55
100
ENGL 8223
English Certificate Proficiency I
3
10
45
55
100
Total
20
60
300
300
600
YEAR TWO SEMESTER 2
Module Code
Module name
Sem.
Credits
Module
Credit
Contact
Hours
SDL
Total
Hours
ENGL 8224
English Certificate Proficiency II
3
10
45
55
100
RELP 8324
Literature Evangelism
2
5
30
20
50
RELG 8316
Worship, Music and Liturgy
2
5
30
20
50
BIBL 8223
Intermediate Greek II
3
10
30
20
50
RELB 8224
Acts and Apostles I
3
10
45
55
100
RELP 8226
Foundations of Youth Ministry
3
10
45
55
100
BIBL 8227
Biblical Hebrew II
3
10
45
55
100
Total
20
60
300
300
600
Note: Issuance of A1 (exit award) on request.
YEAR THREE SEMESTER 1
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Module Code
Module name
Sem.
Credits
Module
Credit
Contact
Hours
SDL
Total
Hours
RELT 8311
Biblical Spirituality
3
10
45
55
100
RELB 8312
Studies in Revelation
3
10
45
55
100
RELH 8225
Prophetic Ministry of EG White
2
5
30
20
50
RELP 8213
Inclusive Ministry
2
5
30
20
50
RELB 8314
Pentateuch
3
10
45
55
100
RELP 8315
Church Leadership and Administration
3
10
45
55
100
RELB 8317
Acts and Apostles II
3
10
45
55
100
Total
19
60
285
315
600
YEAR THREE SEMESTER 2
Module Code
Module name
Sem.
Credits
Module
Credit
Contact
Hours
SDL
Total
Hours
RELT 8321
Biblical Ethics
2
5
30
20
50
RELB 8322
Historical Books of OT
3
10
45
55
100
RELP 8316
Principles of Church growth
3
10
45
55
100
RELP 8222
Homiletics
3
10
45
55
100
RELH 8313
History of Christian Church in Africa
2
5
30
20
50
RELB 8326
Prophetic Books of Old Testament
3
10
45
55
100
RELB 8327
Studies in Daniel
3
10
45
55
100
Total
19
60
285
315
600
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE
Module Code
Module name
Sem.
Credits
Module
Credit
Contact
Hours
SDL
Total
Hours
RELP 8412
Marriage and Family
2
5
30
20
50
RELT 8221
Philosophy Science and Religion
2
5
30
20
50
BSAD 8225
Entrepreneurship
3
10
45
55
100
RELT 8413
African traditional Religion
2
5
30
20
50
RELT 8415
Technology and media in Evangelism
2
5
30
20
50
RELB 8411
Studies in Gospels
3
10
45
55
100
EDPC 8414
Human Development Psychology
3
10
45
55
100
RELB 8323
Exegesis of the NT
3
10
45
55
100
Total
19
60
300
300
600
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER 2
17
Module Code
Module name
Sem.
Credits
Module
Credit
Contact
Hours
SDL
Total
Hours
RELT 8325
Biblical Hermeneutics
3
10
45
55
100
RELP 8426
Ministerial Practicum
4
20
60
140
200
RELP 8421
Research Project
6
30
90
210
300
Total
19
60
300
300
600
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