Diploma of Theology
The Diploma of Theology program at Tanzania Baptist Theological Seminary (TBTS) offers a comprehensive two-year course of study designed to equip students for effective Christian ministry. This program, located at our main campus in Arusha, provides a balanced approach to theological education, combining in-depth biblical studies, systematic theology, and practical ministry skills. The Diploma of Theology curriculum prepares students for various ministry roles and can also serve as a foundation for further theological studies.
Two years
Arusha (Main Campus)
First Year
First Term
GS1101D
English Communication and Study skills
3 Credit Hours
BS1101D
Old Testament Survey I : Pentateuch and history
3 Credit Hours
HT1101D
Genral Church History
3 Credit Hours
MS1101D
Orietation to Christian Ministry
3 Credit Hours
MS1102D
Man and Society
3 Credit Hours
MS1103D
Hermeneutics
3 Credit Hours
Second Term
MS1204D
Principles of Preaching
3 Credit Hours
GS1202D
Family Life (HIV/AIDS)
3 Credit Hours
BS1202D
Old Testament Survey II: Poetry and Prophets
3 Credit Hours
BS 1203D
New Testament Survey I : Gospels to Romans
3 Credit Hours
HT1202D
Baptist Doctrine and Polity
3 Credit Hours
MS1205D
Church Growth and Church Planting
3 Credit Hours
Third Term
MS1306D
Preaching Practice
3 Credit Hours
BS1304D
New Testament Survey II: 1 Corinthians to Revelation
3 Credit Hours
MS1307D
Christian Counseling
3 Credit Hours
CE1301D
Principles and Methods of Teaching
3 Credit Hours
MS1308D
Evangelism and Discipleship
3 Credit Hours
GS1303D
Marriage Law in Tanzania
3 Credit Hours
Second Year
First Term
HT2103D
Baptist History and Doctrine
3 Credit Hours
BS2105D
Principle of Old Testament Interpretation
3 Credit Hours
HT2104D
Christian Theology I
3 Credit Hours
MS2109D
Introduction to Christian Music / Worship
3 Credit Hours
MS2110D
Stewardship and Church Finance
3 Credit Hours
GS2104D
Church Administration
3 Credit Hours
Second Term
HT2204D
Introduction to Christian Ethics
3 Credit Hours
HT2205D
Christian Theology II
3 Credit Hours
BS2206D
Principles of New Testament Interpretation
3 Credit Hours
GS2205D
Denominations
3 Credit Hours
GS2206D
Leadership Principles
3 Credit Hours
GS2207D
Community development
3 Credit Hours
Third Term
MS2311D
Contemporary Religions In East Africa
3 Credit Hours
MS2312D
Practical Pastoral Ministry
3 Credit Hours
MS2313D
Introduction to Apologetics
3 Credit Hours
CE2302D
Christian education: Sunday School Administration
3 Credit Hours
GS2308D
Enterpreneurship
3 Credit Hours
HT2306D
Cults
3 Credit Hours