Bachelor of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology program at Tanzania Baptist Theological Seminary (TBTS) offers a comprehensive and enriching educational experience designed to equip students for effective Christian ministry. This three-year residential program, located at our main campus in Arusha, provides a strong foundation in biblical studies, Christian theology, and practical ministry skills. Students will engage in rigorous academic study, spiritual formation, and hands-on training, preparing them to serve the church and community with excellence. The following details outline the curriculum for the Bachelor of Theology program, providing a course-by-course breakdown by year and term.
Three years
Arusha (Main Campus)
First Year
First Term
GS1101B
Study and communication Skills
3 Credit Hours
HT1101B
Old Testament Survey I : Pentateuch and history
3 Credit Hours
HT1102B
General Church History
3 Credit Hours
MS1101B
Orietation to Christian Ministry
3 Credit Hours
BS1101B
Old Testament Survey I Pentateuch to History
3 Credit Hours
GS1102B
Introduction to Computer
2 Credit Hours
Second Term
GS1203B
Family life (HIV / AIDS)
3 Credit Hours
HT1203B
Baptist Doctrine and Polity
3 Credit Hours
BS1202B
Old Testament Survey II: Poetry and Prophets
3 Credit Hours
BS1203B
New testament Background
3 Credit Hours
GS1203B
Introduction to Law in Tanzania
3 Credit Hours
GS1204B
Principles of Communication
3 Credit Hours
Third Term
BL1301B
Elementary Greek I
3 Credit Hours
BS1304B
New Testament Survey
3 Credit Hours
MS1302B
Hermeneutics
3 Credit Hours
MS1303B
Stewardship / Church Finance
3 Credit Hours
GS1305B
Entrepreneurship
3 Credit Hours
MS1304B
Church Growth / Planting
3 Credit Hours
Second Year
First Term
BL2102B
Elementary Greek II
3 Credit Hours
HT2104B
Christian Theology I
3 Credit Hours
BS2105B
Old testament Interpretation
3 Credit Hours
MS2105B
Principles of Preaching
3 Credit Hours
GS2106B
Academic Writing ( Research Proposal)
3 Credit Hours
GS2107B
Church Administration
3 Credit Hours
Second Term
HT2205B
Christian Theology II
3 Credit Hours
MS2206B
Evangelism
3 Credit Hours
HT2206B
Contemporary Theology in Africa
3 Credit Hours
BS2206B
New testament Inperpretation
3 Credit Hours
GS2208B
Community development
3 Credit Hours
MS2207B
Discipleship
3 Credit Hours
Third Term
MS2308B
Introduction to Christian Music / Worship
3 Credit Hours
MS2309B
Expository Preaching
3 Credit Hours
HT2307B
Church History in Africa
3 Credit Hours
GS2309B
Cultural Anthropology
3 Credit Hours
GS2310B
Family systems and marital Therapy
3 Credit Hours
GS2311B
Sociology
3 Credit Hours
Third Year
First Term
BL3103B
Hebrew I
3 Credit Hours
MS3110B
Practical Pastoral Ministry
3 Credit Hours
HT3108B
African Traditional Religion (ATR)
3 Credit Hours
CE3101B
Christian education:
3 Credit Hours
MS3111B
Missional Methods in the Book of Acts
3 Credit Hours
HT3109B
Cults
3 Credit Hours
Second Term
HT3210B
Introduction to Christian Ethics
3 Credit Hours
BL3204B
Hebrew II
3 Credit Hours
HT3211B
Apologetics
3 Credit Hours
HT3212B
Denominations
3 Credit Hours
HT3213B
Islam
3 Credit Hours
GS3212B
Marriage law in Tanzania
3 Credit Hours
Third Term
CE3302B
Sunday School for all ages
3 Credit Hours
MS3312B
Introduction to Mission
3 Credit Hours
HT3314B
Comparative Religions
3 Credit Hours
MS3313B
Christian Counseling
3 Credit Hours
HT3315B
Indigenous Churches ( Independent Churches)
3 Credit Hours
GS3313B
Thesis
3 Credit Hours