ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Homiletics

As it is observed, the best way to learn swimming is to jump into the water; the art of preaching is taught through live preaching and hearing. Constructive criticism is made after each sermon, and the principles of effective preaching thoroughly discussed. One book is assigned for study each semester. John Sung My Teacher, by Timothy Tow, and Lectures to My Students, by C H Spurgeon, are the assigned books for first year students. One credit per semester.

Phonetics

A study of the rudiments of speech with emphasis on the correct pronunciation of words. One credit.

Church Administration

A study of the principles and practices of managing a local church. Focus will be on the Presbyterian form of church polity. One credit.

Missions and Church Growth

A study of missions and church growth principles in the light of the Bible-Presbyterian Movement. An introduction to systems, methods, and practical geniuses available for immediate use in the local church. Textbook: Forty Years on the Road to Church Growth, by Timothy Tow. One credit.

Biblical Counselling

A study of how to counsel through the Scriptures. Emphasis is on the need to know the Bible well in order to be proficient in counselling. One credit.

Principles and Practice of Prayer

A study of the basic biblical principles of prayer. The prayer life of the pastor/missionary along with the responsibility of leading a congregation in its prayer ministry will receive special attention. One credit.

Church Music

A study on how to lead in music during worship services and other related Church meetings. The contents cover the importance of music in life; the rudiments of music; recognition of key-signatures and time-signatures; the tonic sol-fa system; basic song-leading; the use of indices in the hymn book—general, topical, and metrical; the indices of Scripture texts, of authors and composers and of tunes. One credit.

Christian Worship

A study of the importance and function of worship in the Christian Church, with an examination of the biblical elements of worship and their application in the conduct of meaningful worship services. The course is oriented to the practical needs of pastors and mission workers. One credit.

Music Theory

The theory of music is taught, preparing students to reach grade I and II standards of the Royal Schools of Music, London. One credit per semester.

Pianoforte

Beginning with the foundations of piano playing, students would eventually play hymns. Credit will be given only when students reach the standards of grades I and II in practical piano playing as set by the Royal Schools of Music, London. One credit per semester.

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