Certificate of Theology
The Certificate of Theology program at Tanzania Baptist Theological Seminary (TBTS) provides a foundational understanding of biblical principles and practical ministry skills. This two-year program is designed to equip students for service in the church and community. The Certificate of Theology curriculum covers a range of subjects, including biblical studies, theology, church history, and practical ministry courses. Offered at multiple locations across Tanzania, including Arusha, Kibisi, Tukuyu, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Kigoma, and Dodoma, this program makes theological education accessible to a wide range of students. The following outlines the Certificate of Theology curriculum, detailing the courses offered each term.
Two years
Arusha (Main Campus), Kibisi, Tukuyu, Dar Es Salaam, Mwanza, Kigoma, Dodoma
First Year
First Term
MS1101C
PRINCIPLES OF PREACHING
2 Credit Hours
CE1101C
PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING
3 Credit Hours
MS1102C
PASTOR’S CALLING
3 Credit Hours
GS1101C
HYGIENE, HEALTH AND FOOD
3 Credit Hours
BS1101C
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE WORTHY
2 Credit Hours
BS1102C
OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
3 Credit Hours
Second Term
HT1201C
BAPTIST HISTORY AND DOCTRINES
3 Credit Hours
CE1202C
PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN CHURCHES
3 Credit Hours
MS1203C
PASTORAL COUNSELING
3 Credit Hours
MS 1204C
BIBLICAL PRAYER I
2 Credit Hours
MS1205C
EVANGELISM
2 Credit Hours
GS1202C
ENTERPRENEURSHIP
2 Credit Hours
Third Term
BS1303C
NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
3 Credit Hours
MS1306C
TOPICAL PREACHING
3 Credit Hours
HT1302C
CHURCH HISTORY
3 Credit Hours
MS1307C
STEWARDSHIP AND CHURCH FINANCE
3 Credit Hours
GS1303C
AIDS/HIV AND YOUTH
3 Credit Hours
MS1308C
BIBLICAL PRAYER II
2 Credit Hours
Second Year
First Term
HT2103C
GIFTS OF HOLY SPIRIT
3 Credit Hours
MS2109C
DISCIPLESHIP
2 Credit Hours
MS2110C
TEXTUAL PREACHING
3 Credit Hours
HT2104C
CHRISTIAN ETHICS
3 Credit Hours
HT2105C
CHRISITINITY IN AFRICA
3 Credit Hours
MS2111C
PASTORAL PRACTICAL MINISTRY
2 Credit Hours
Second Term
HT2206C
CHISTIAN THEOLOGY
3 Credit Hours
GS2204C
MARRIAGE LAW IN TANZANIA
3 Credit Hours
HT2207C
DENOMINATIONS
3 Credit Hours
GS2205C
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
3 Credit Hours
HT2208C
MINISTRY OF HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH
2 Credit Hours
HT2209C
ISLAM
3 Credit Hours
Third Term
HT2310C
AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION
2 Credit Hours
MS2312C
EXPOSITORY PREACHING
2 Credit Hours
GS2306C
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
3 Credit Hours
HT2311C
APOLOGETICS
3 Credit Hours
BS2304C
MINOR PROPHETS
3 Credit Hours
BS2305C
MAJOR PROPHETS
3 Credit Hours