Bachelor of Arts Degree


Description


This programme consists of 240 ECTS (four years full time) and intends to prepare students for full time ministry. It introduces them to theology as an academic discipline, allowing them to continue their studies at a Master's level. The General Education requirements needed for a Bachelor of Arts degree are integrated into this programme, and if possible, are related to theology and ministry.

Outcomes

Students who graduate with the Bachelor of Arts Degree will have:

  • knowledge of Scripture (CN1)* and of the Christian faith, especially from a
    Wesleyan perspective (CN2), and of the history of the church (CN3).

  • a clear understanding of and vision for the mission of the Church (CN3),
    and the church’s responsibility to the world and its people (CT3).

  • knowledge necessary for effective ministry (CN4) and for working with
    people (CN5).

  • an informed view of the world, the sciences (CN6) and the diverse art
    forms (CN7), 

  • skills to interpret Scripture (CP1) and communicate effectively (CT1)
    within  different cultural contexts (CT2).

  • skills to provide leadership (CP3) and pastoral care to people (CP4), and to communicate clearly with people (CP2).

  • developed an attitude of critical thinking (CP6) and an ability to analyse
    situations in a historical, theological and biblical way (CP5).

  • skills to apply Christian understanding to their personal lives (CH1).

  • grown in their pursuit of holy living in all its various dimensions of daily
    life (CT4) and personhood (CH2) through acquaintance with different
    spiritual disciplines (CH4).

  • an increased awareness of who they are as persons (CH5) and as servants
    involved in  God’s mission in the world (CH3).

  • become informed, concerned and involved citizens of the world (CT6) with
    a general knowledge of the society, political situation and culture where they
    live (CT5).

Note: The curriculum is designed with the understanding that no educational programme is complete, but needs to be seen as laying a foundation for life-long learning.

* The abbreviations refer to the intended educational outcomes that can be found in the academic catalogue.