Bachelor of Arts in Christian Theology

Introduction to Old Testament

Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

Foundational study of the Old Testament — covering the structure, content, historical context, and theological themes of the Old Testament books, with introduction to exegetical methods.

Introduction to New Testament

Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

Foundational study of the New Testament — covering the structure, content, historical context, and theological themes of the New Testament books, with attention to the Gospels and Epistles.

Introduction to Biblical Greek

Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

Introduction to biblical Greek — covering the Greek alphabet, basic grammar, vocabulary, and the translation of simple New Testament passages, providing tools for exegetical study.

Systematic Theology I

Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

Introduction to systematic theology — covering the nature and method of theology, revelation, Scripture, the doctrine of God, and Christology, with application to Christian life and ministry.

Biblical Exegesis and Hermeneutics

Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

Methods of biblical interpretation — covering exegetical methods, hermeneutical principles, historical-critical approaches, and the application of interpretive tools to biblical texts.

Church History

Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

Survey of church history — covering the early church, medieval Christianity, the Reformation, and the spread of Christianity including African church history and Pentecostal movements.

Systematic Theology II

Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

Advanced systematic theology — covering pneumatology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and the application of systematic theology to contemporary issues in church and society.

Preaching and Homiletics

Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

Theory and practice of preaching — covering sermon preparation, expository preaching, narrative preaching, delivery skills, and the theological foundations of homiletics.

Christian Ethics

Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore

Christian moral reasoning — covering ethical theories, biblical ethics, social ethics, bioethics, and the application of Christian ethical principles to contemporary social and moral issues.

Pastoral Care and Counselling

Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore

Pastoral care and counselling in ministry — covering active listening, crisis intervention, grief counselling, family pastoral care, and the integration of psychological principles with theological...

Mission Studies and Evangelism

Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore

Biblical and theological foundations of mission — covering the mission of God, evangelism strategies, cross-cultural mission, church planting, and contextualisation of the gospel.

Research Project in Theology

Year 4Semester 26 creditsCore

Independent research project or thesis — demonstrating mastery of theological method, biblical exegesis, and the ability to conduct original theological research with practical application.

Biblical Studies

Focus on the in-depth study of Scripture — covering Old and New Testament studies, biblical exegesis, hermeneutics, biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew), and the application of biblical content in ministry and teaching.

Pastoral Studies

Focus on practical pastoral ministry — covering preaching, pastoral care, counselling, worship leadership, church administration, and the practical skills for leading a local church or ministry.

Christian Education

Focus on educational ministry — covering curriculum design for church programmes, teaching methods, discipleship training, and faith formation across age groups in Christian communities.

Mission Studies

Focus on Christian mission — covering biblical foundations of mission, cross-cultural mission, evangelism strategies, church planting, and contextualisation of the gospel in diverse cultural settings.

Systematic Theology

Focus on Christian doctrine — covering the doctrine of God, Christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and the systematic articulation of Christian beliefs in contemporary contexts.

Historical Theology

Focus on the historical development of Christian thought — covering patristic theology, medieval theology, Reformation theology, and modern theological movements with attention to African Christian theology.

HELB Undergraduate Loan

Church Denominational Sponsorship

University Scholarships and Bursaries

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan

LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan

Needy Kenyan students enrolled in accredited university programmes.

Higher Education Fund (HEF)

BursaryKenyan

Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities

County Government Bursaries

BursaryKenyan

Residents of respective counties pursuing undergraduate studies

St. Paul's University Scholarships

ScholarshipKenyan

Students admitted to theology and related programmes at St. Paul's University

PAC University Internal Scholarships

BursaryKsh 30,000Kenyan

Needy students enrolled at Pan Africa Christian University, applied through the financial aid office.

Continuous Assessment Tests

Coursework25% of the mark

Written tests covering biblical studies, theology, church history, and ethics — assessed through mid-semester and end-of-semester examinations.

Exegetical Papers and Theological Essays

Coursework30% of the mark

Exegetical assignments using Greek and Hebrew, theological essays, research papers, and sermon preparation — developing analytical and academic writing skills.

Ministry Practicum and Field Education

Coursework20% of the mark

Practical ministry attachments in churches and community organisations — assessed through ministry reports, supervisor evaluations, and reflection papers.

Final Examinations and Research Thesis

Examination25% of the mark

End-of-semester written examinations and a final-year research project or thesis demonstrating mastery of theological method and original research.

Commission for University Education (CUE)

Academic accreditationRequired

Statutory accreditation for all Kenyan universities offering degree programmes. The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Theology is CUE-accredited at Pan Africa Christian University.

Pastor / Church Minister

Moderate demandKsh 30,000 to Ksh 55,000

Leads a local congregation in worship, preaching, pastoral care, teaching, and administration — serving in denominational or independent churches across Kenya.

Theology Lecturer (with postgraduate study)

Moderate demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 70,000

Teaches theology and biblical studies in theological colleges and universities after completing postgraduate studies — preparing future ministers and Christian leaders.

Chaplain

Moderate demandKsh 35,000 to Ksh 55,000

Provides spiritual care and counselling in hospitals, schools, prisons, or military settings — offering pastoral support and faith-based guidance.

Missionary / Church Planter

Moderate demandKsh 30,000 to Ksh 50,000

Engages in cross-cultural mission and church planting — sharing the gospel, establishing new churches, and developing community transformation initiatives in diverse cultural contexts.

Christian Educator

Moderate demandKsh 30,000 to Ksh 50,000

Leads Christian education programmes in churches and theological institutions — covering curriculum design, teaching, discipleship training, and faith formation across age groups.

Bible Study Software (Logos/Accordance)

SoftwarePrimary

Digital Bible study platform providing original language tools (Greek and Hebrew), commentaries, dictionaries, lexicons, and theological resources — essential for exegesis and theological research.

Microsoft Office Suite

SoftwarePrimary

Productivity tools including Word for research papers and sermons, Excel for church administration, and PowerPoint for teaching and presentations.

Google Workspace

Software

Collaboration and productivity tools for document creation, team coordination, and communication in church and academic contexts.

Online Bible Platforms

Resource

Online Bible resources providing multiple translations, original language tools, search functions, and reference materials — supporting exegesis and sermon preparation.

University Library Resources

Resource

Physical and digital library resources including theological texts, biblical commentaries, language tools, church history archives, and research databases.

Christian Theology is just about memorising Bible verses.

The programme involves rigorous biblical exegesis, original languages (Greek and Hebrew), systematic theology, historical analysis, and philosophical reasoning — it is a demanding academic discipline.

Theology graduates can only become pastors.

Graduates work as theology lecturers, chaplains, Christian educators, missionaries, counsellors, NGO officers, and writers — with diverse career paths across education, ministry, and social services.

Christian Theology is not academically rigorous.

The programme involves biblical languages, exegetical methods, historical theology, philosophical analysis, and research — it is one of the most academically demanding humanities disciplines.

You need to be ordained to study theology.

The programme is open to anyone with KCSE C+ — ordination is a separate denominational process. Many graduates work in education, counselling, and NGOs without ordination.

Christian Theology and Religious Studies are the same.

Christian Theology focuses on Christian doctrine, biblical interpretation, and ministry — while Religious Studies is broader, covering multiple religions from a comparative and phenomenological perspective.