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Bachelor Degree Programmes
4. BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY 2-Year Accelerated TG Track Curriculum
Bachelor of Theology (BTh) is an entry level theological diploma course where one learns the basics of Bible and Theology.
Admission Requirements: See Entry Requirements
Time Available: You have 2 years to complete the course at an accelerated pace. In case you fail to complete the course in 2 years, you can renew for up to three years on payment of an annual renewal fees.
Syllabus: All the textbooks and reading-materials listed below are given via free downloads. You do not have to buy anything. Each numbered textbook shown below is a “Course Module” worth 1 to 3 credit hours.
Essential Apologetics Course Modules:
* M01A1 Introduction
* M02A1 Presuppositions
* M03A1 History
* M04A1 Canon
* M05A1 Revelation
* Readings (3 Documents)
* M10A1 Intro to Tools
* M10A2 Preparation
* M10P1 What is Proof
* M11A1 Errors of Interpretation
* M12A1 Bible Difficulties
* M13A1 Science Difficulties
* M14A1 Propaganda Analysis
* M15A1 Manipulation Analysis
* M16A1 Manipulation Resisting
* M17A1 Logic & Errors
* M18A1 Debating Techniques
* M19A1 Resisting Debate
* M20A1 Leading Questions
* M20U1 Using Apologetics
Apologetics Course Modules:
* BT001 Critical Thinking
* BT002 Evolution 1
* BT003 Evolution 2
* BT004 Evolution 3
* BT005 Creation
* BT006 Faith & Reason
* BT007 Divinity Of Jesus
* BT008 Evidence For Jesus
* BT009 NT & External Influences
* BT010 Dead Sea Scrolls
* BT011 Biblical Orthodoxy
* Readings (2 Books)
Bible Study Methods Course Modules:
* BT020 Bible Study Methods
Bible Course Modules:
* BT022 Genesis
* BT023 Exodus
* BT024 Leviticus
* BT025 Numbers
* BT026 Deuteronomy
* BT027 Matthew
* BT028 Mark
* BT029 Luke
* BT030 John
* BT031 Acts
Biblical Backgrounds Course Modules:
* BT035 Jewish Religious Sects
Canon Course Modules:
* BT036 Origin of New Testament
* BT037 The Apocrypha
Essential Topics Course Modules:
* BT040 Doctrine of Hell
* BT041 Ecumenism
* BT042 Essentials Of History
* BT043 Roots of Reformation
* BT044 Worship in Early Christian Church
* BT045 The New Age
* BT046 Yoga: An Analysis
Foundations Course Modules:
* BT047 Foundations of Faith
Hermeneutics Course Modules:
* BT050 Hermeneutics 01
* BT051 Hermeneutics 02
* BT052 Hermeneutics 03
* Readings (2 Books)
Theology Course Modules:
* BT060 Systematic Theology
* BT061 Theology Proper
* Readings (9 Documents)
Church History Course Modules:
* BT071 The Crusaders
* BT072 The Apostles
Practical Work
The student will have to develop and submit two courses of 6 to 10 lessons following a given format. They should choose the subject soon after joining FGTS.
5. BACHELOR OF MINISTRY (BMin, TG Track)
Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min) is an entry level theological course where one learns the basics of Bible and Theology with emphasis upon Christian ministry.
Time Available: You have 2 years to complete the course at an accelerated pace. In case you fail to complete the course in 2 years, you can renew for up to three years on payment of an annual renewal fees.
Syllabus: All the textbooks and reading-materials listed below are given via free downloads. You do not have to buy anything. Each numbered textbook shown below is a “Course Module” worth 1 to 3 credit hours.
Essential Apologetics Course Modules:
* M 01A1 Introduction
* M 02A1 Presuppositions
* M 03A1 History
* M 04A1 Canon
* M 05A1 The Word Of God
* M 010A1 Intro to Tools
* M 010A2 Preparation
* M 010A3 What is Proof
* M 011A1 Errors of Interpretation
* M 012A1 Bible Difficulties
* M 013A1 Science Difficulties
* M 014A1 Propaganda Analysis
* M 015A1 Manipulation Analysis
* M 016A1 Manipulation Resisting
* M 017A1 Logic & Errors
* M 018A1 Debating Techniques
* M 019A1 Resisting Debate
* M 020A1 Leading Questions
* M 020A2 Using Apologetics
Apologetics Course Modules:
* BM001 Approach To Apologetics
* BM002 Creation & Flood
* BM003 Post Flood
* BM004 Mysticism/Christianity
* BM005 Truth/Social-Reform
Bible SurveyCourse Modules:
* BM020 Joshua To Ruth
* BM021 Samuel
* BM022 Kings
* BM023 Chronicles
* BM024 Ezra To Esther
* BM026 Corinthians to Philippians
* BM027 Colossians to James
* BM028 Peter To Revelation
Church and ManagementCourse Modules:
* BM032 The Church
* BM033 Church Planting
* BM034 Developing The Church
CounsellingCourse Modules:
* BM036 Healing Wounds
* BM037 Spiritual Abuse
EthicsCourse Modules:
* BM040 Ethics
* BM041 Bio Ethics
* BM042 God/Evil/Suffering
* BM043 Culture And Corruption
Family Ministry Course Modules:
* BM051 Developing Family Ministry
* BM052 Bib Found Family
Developing Children Ministries Targeted At the Following:
* BM053 Fellowship With Christ
* BM054 Godly Boldness
* BM055 Practical Christianity
* BM056 Godly Love
* BM057 Presenting Christ, Part 1, 2, 3
HermeneuticsCourse Modules:
* BM060 Meaning of Scriptures
LeadershipCourse Modules:
* BM061 Effective Church Organization
* BM062 Effective Leadership
* BM063 Reproducing Churches
* BM064 Effective Ministry
* BM065 Team Leadership
* BM066 Ministry Skills
* BM067 Effective Evangelism
* BM068 Effective Follow Up
* BM069 Devel Creative Christians
* BM070 Leaders Attitude of Christ
* BM071 L Becoming Like Saviour
* BM072 L Becoming Shepherdlike
* BM073 Leaders Becoming Like Their Teacher
* BM074 Leaders Who Are Led
* BM075 Leaders Who Serve
* BM076 Servant Leadership
* BM077 Developing Reproducing Christians
Practical LifeCourse Modules:
* BM080 Discipleship
* BM081 Authentic Christianity
* BM082 Spiritual Warfare
* BM083 Body Life
* BM084 Spirit Filled Life
* BM085 Displaying God’s Glory
* BM086 Building up One Another
* BM087 Developing Reproducing Christians
* BM088 Foundation For Healthy Marriage
Additional Reading Materials For The Whole Program
* 13 Books (supplied by FGTS)
Practical Work
The student will have to develop and submit two courses of 6 – 10 lessons following a specified format. They should choose the subject soon after joining FGTS.
We offer the following Bachelor programmes:
1. Bachelor of Religious Studies (B.R.S.)
2. Bachelor of Arts (BA.Th.)
3. Bachelor of Bible Studies (BBS)
4. Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
5. Bachelor of Ministry (BMin)
1. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES (B.R.S.) DEGREE
BRS Core Courses
A Search for Spirituality BRS 16.6
The Hebrew Scriptures BRS 1
The Greek Scriptures BRS 2
Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures BRS 3
The Church of the First Five Decades BRS 13
Exegesis of the Hebrew Scriptures BRS19
Old Testament Exegesis BRS 20
New Testament Exegesis BRS 22
Ministry BRS 23
Worship24
BRS Electives
Theology of the Greek Scriptures BRS 4
Old Testament Backgrounds (BRS 5)
New Testament Backgrounds (BRS 6)
Church History (BRS 11.0)
Christian Theology (BRS 14)
Comparative Religions (BRS 17)
Exegesis of the Greek Scriptures BRS 21
The Prison Epistles (BRS 22.0)
BRS General Education Program
BRS 8 Biblical Greek
BRS 9 Biblical Hebrew
Eng 1 English Comprehension
Eng 2 English Composition
Com 1 Effective Communication
Com 3 Exploring Communication Models
Hum 2 Ethics
Hum 3 Worldview
Hum 4 The Bible and Spirituality
Mat 1 The World of Mathematics
SCI 1 Discovering Your World
SOC 1 Family
2. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY (BA TH) DEGREE
100 LEVEL - First Semester
CIT 101 Computer in Society 2 C
CTH 101 Intro. To the Study of Islam 2 C
CTH 111 Old Testament Survey (O.T) 2 C
CTH 113 Bible Geography 2 C
CTH 131 Introduction to Philosophy 2 C
CTH 141 Church History I 2 C
CTH 151 Religion and Society 2 C
CTH 173 Intro. To the Study of Religion 2 C
GST 101 Use of English & Comm. Skills I 2 C
GST 105 History and Philosophy of Science 2 C
GST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 C
GST 6
CORE 16
TOTAL 22
Second Semester
Course Code Course Titles Unit Status
CIT 102 Application Software Skills 2 C
CTH 102 Major Religious Groups in Nigeria 2 C
CTH 122 Types of Theology 2 C
CTH 142 Church History II 2 C
CTH 152 Marriage and Family 2 C
CTH 192 Intro. to African Traditional Religion 2 C
GST 102 Use of English & Comm. Skills II 2 C
POL 126 Citizens and the State 3 C
GST 2
CORE 15
TOTAL 17
200 LEVEL - First Semester
Course Code Course Titles Unit Status
CTH 211 Introduction to the Bible 2 C
CTH 213 Synoptic Gospels 2 C
CTH 215 Greek Grammar 3 C
CTH 217 Prophets 2 C
CTH 231 Christian Ethics 2 C
CTH 233 Philosophy of Religion 2 C
CTH 261 Christian Counselling 2 C
CTH 271 Christianity in Nigeria 2 C
GST 201 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 C
GST 203 Introduction to Philosophy and Logic 2 C
GST 4
CORE 17
TOTAL 21
Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Unit Status
CSS 111 Introduction to Sociology 3 C
CTH 202 Comparative Study of Religions 2 C
CTH 210 History and Religion of Israel 2 C
CTH 212 Pentateuch 2 C
CTH 214 Pauline Epistles 2 C
CTH 216 Greek Syntax 3 C
CTH 218 Biblical Hermeneutics 2 C
CTH 222 Christian Doctrines 2 C
CTH 272 Ecumenism 2 C
CORE 20
TOTAL 20
300 LEVEL - First Semester
Course Code Course Titles Unit Status
CTH 311 Gospel of John 2 C
CTH 321 God and Revelation 2 C
CTH 323 Old Testament Theology 2 C
CTH 313 Hebrew Grammar 3 C
LAW 103 Introduction to Law 2 E
CSS 351 Prisons and Correction of Offenders in Nigeria 3 C
PCR 371 Third Party Intervention in Conflict Resolution 3 C
PCR 311 Philosophies and Great Personalities of Peace 3 E
CORE 15
ELECTIVES 2/3
TOTAL 18/17
Second Semester
Course Code Course Titles Unit Status
CTH 302 Messianism 2 C
CTH 314 Inter-Testament Literature 2 C
CTH 316 Hebrew Syntax 3 C
CTH 324 New Testament Theology 2 C
CTH 352 Sociology of Religion 2 C
TOTAL 11
400 LEVEL - First Semester
Course Code Course Titles Unit Status
CSS 491 Emergency, Riot and Disaster Control Management 3 E
CTH 423 Comparative Ethics in Pluralistic Societies 2 C
CTH 441 West African Church History 2 C
CTH 491 African Traditional Religion & Culture 2 C
ENG 411 English for Specific Purposes 3 C
TOTAL 12
Second Semester
Course Code Course Titles Unit Status
CSS 432 Human Rights Provision in Nigeria 3 E
CSS 452 Victims of Crimes and Human Rights 3 E
CTH 412 Gospel of Mathew 2 C
CTH 422 Christology 2 C
CTH 432 Applied Ethics 2 C
CTH 472 Conflict Management 2 C
CTH 474* Project 4 C
ENG 414 Speech Writing 2 C
TOTAL 17
*Not Examinable
3. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF BIBLE STUDIES (BBS)
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Introduction to Bible Study: A brief survey of geographical, historical, scientific and social facts surrounding the Bible.
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Overview of Old & New Testaments: A two-part study aimed at giving a clear view of each of the Testaments, as well as their harmony and complementary purpose.
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Biographies & Definitions: Profiles of Bible characters and definitions of a selection of English words used in the Bible.
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History I: A study of the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) and its historical times.
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Acts of the Apostles: (Part I) and
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God’s Covenant and His Church (Part II)
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History II: Joshua, Judges, Ruth and 1 Samuel, including Chapter Seven and some secular history of this period.
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Corinthian Epistles
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Pauline Epistles: (Book I) Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians; (Book II) Colossians, 1& 2 Thessalonians and Philemon.
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Catholic Epistles: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John and Jude.
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Training Epistles: 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus.
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Old Testament Law: The entire Law, including all Scripture references relating to the topics covered.
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God’s Apologetics: A study of the apologetic epistles, Romans and Hebrews and a summary of the apologetics taught in each book.
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Harmony of the Gospels
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The Life of Jesus of Nazareth
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Parables and Analogies Used by Jesus
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Old Testament I: Proverbs and Lamentations.
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Old Testament IIJob, non-prophetic Psalms, Ecclesiastes and The Song of Solomon
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Disputed Doctrines & Church LeadershipA discussion from Bible revelation of clouded doctrines. Also, a study of the qualifications required for Church leaders
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History IIIA study of the Kingdoms of Saul, David and Solomon. (Samuel, Kings and Chronicles are harmonized for this study)
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History IVA study of the Divided Kingdom and related secular history
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History VEzra, Nehemiah and Esther, as well as the Inter-testament period, with emphasis on the Maccabean Era
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Fulfilled Prophecy
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The Book of Revelation
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Unfulfilled ProphecyA study of events still to occur before, at the end and following this age of grace.
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