Doctorate
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
The Doctor of philosophy in theological studies (PhD) is an advance graduate degree primarily intended to prepare scholars for academic teaching and research in the field of theology. It is designed for those who have earned a master degree with a minimum of 30 hours of bible and theology. Students should also be theologically informed, and in particular, able to relate their work to various fields of theology.
Programme Design
The PhD in theological studies is designed on a three-year, full-time model, consisting of at least two years of residence course work followed by a minimum of one year of dissertation research preparation
3 systematic theology research seminars | 12 Hours |
2 Historical theology Research seminars | 8 Hours |
1 New Testament theology Research seminars | 4 Hours |
1 Old Testament theology Research seminars | 4 Hours |
3 General Elective courses | 12 Hours |
Dissertation | 12 Hours |
Total | 52 Hours |
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
The doctor of philosophy in Educational studies (PhD) is in an advance graduate degree primarily intended to prepare scholars for academic teaching and research in the field of Christian Education. It is a designed for those who have earned a master degree with a minimum of 30 hours of Educational courses. Student should also be theologically informed and in particular able to relate their work to the field of Education.
Programme Design
The PhD In Educational studies is designed on a three-year full-time model, consisting of at least two years of residence course work followed by a minimum of one year of disserting research preparation.
The Requirements of the Programme
3 Seminars of theological Foundations of education 12 Hours
2 Seminars on Social sciences and psychology 8 Hours
- Seminars on Leadership 8 Hours
- Seminars on General Election 12 Hours
3General Elective 12 Hours
Dissertation 12 Hours
Total 54 hours
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE (D MIN)
The doctor of ministry (D.Min) is a professional degree programme designed for pastors, chaplains and other church leaders who have earned a masters degree in any field of study. It is a 60 – hour programme (Required of students building on a master degree other than Theology or Divinity)
Course Requirements
Old and new testaments studies 12 Semester Hours
Leadership and pastor all Administration 4 Semester Hours
Research/Extensive reading 12 Semester Hours
Dissertation / Project 12 Semester Hours
Total semester Hours Required 50 Semester Hours
DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY DEGREE (D.MISS)
The doctor of missiology degree is a three- year programme designed for missions, Organisation, Leaders, Director of missions in church and para-church organizations in African context. Applicants must possess a minimum of masters degree in related fields before seeking for admission into the programme.
Course Requirements
Musicological studies 14 Semester Hours
Theological studies 6 Semester Hours
Practical theology 6 Semester Hours
Research/extensive readings 12 Semester Hours
Dissertation/projects 12 Semester Hours
Total semester Hours Required 50 Semester Hours
DOCTOR OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
The doctor of Christian counseling is a professional doctorate programme designed primarily for Christian counselors in African context. It provides solid foundation for those who intend to work as professional counselors in church and Para-church organistions.
Course Requirements
Psychology/counseling studies 20 Semester Hours
Research/extensive readings 12 Semester Hours Dissertation/project 12 Semester Hours
General Elective 6 Semester Hours
Total semester hours required 50 Semester Hours
DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY
The doctor of religious philosophy is designed to produce Christian philosophers and Christian leaders who would influence the philosophical trend in the field of religion today. The programme exposes students to Christian philosophers of our time and the different schools is thought right from the early church period to the contemporary church period.
Course Requirement
Christian philosophy 20 Semester Hours
Psychology/counseling studies 6 Semester Hours
Research/extension readings 12 Semester Hours
Dissertation/project 12 Semester Hours
Total semester hours required 50 Semester Hours
GRADING OF COURSES
The grading system shall be grade point average (G.P.A)
Letter G. GP Letter G. GP
85 – 100 A+ = 4.5 50 – 54 C = 2.0
70 – 84 A = 4.0 45 – 49 D+ = 1.5
65 – 69 B+ = 3.5 40 – 44 D = 1.0
60 – 64 B + = 3.0 0 – 39 E = 0.0
55 – 59 C+ = 2.5
‘A’ + ‘A’ = DISTINCTION
- + B = UPPER CREDIT
- + C = CREDIT
- + D = PASS
- = FAIL
Grade Point Average (G.P.A)
A grade point average is the average number of grade points earned per semester hour attempted. A GPA is calculated by determining the total number of grade points earned and dividing those points by the total number of semester hours attempted. In a cumulative GPA calculation, if a course repeated, then (1) the last grade earned is the one included in the total grade points earned, and (2) the semester hours are counted only once in the total number of hours attempted.
Computation of Grade Points Average
- To compute the GPA, multiply grade point by the course unit (C U) and divide their summation by the total of the (CU) for the semester.
- To compute the cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of student the total Course unit point (CUP) for the two semesters work shall be added and divided by the total number of course unit (CU) taken to date.