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The Nairobi International School of Theology offers three academic programmes: the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), the Master of Arts (M.A.), and the Diploma Programme in Christian Ministry (Dip.C.M.). Each programme consists of two primary components: Bible Knowledge that is sound in doctrine, and Field Ministry. These are blended in a way that constantly challenges students to apply classroom knowledge out in ministry.
The academic programmes of the School are structured in departments and institutes. The current departments and institutes are as follows: - Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
- Department of Theological Studies
- Department of Field Ministry
- Department of Educational Studies
- Department of Leadership Studies
- Department of Pastoral Studies
- Institute of Church Leadership
Thesis
All students in the MDiv and MA programmes are required to write a thesis, that will enable them to demonstrate their ability to do post graduate level research in their areas of concentration. The thesis must demonstrate the student’s critical thinking ability, mastery of biblical teaching and good grasp of theology. The thesis should demonstrate competence in their area of concentration and show ability to relate learnt concepts to the realities of the African Church and society at large.
An MDiv thesis should be 70-80 pages and MA thesis should be 60-70 pages long. A student cannot graduate without a grade of C- or higher awarded to his/her thesis. Students are to follow the guideline of writing the proposal and thesis as stipulated in the Notification of Registration Forms available in the Academic Office. Master of Divinity DegreeIntercultural Studies Concentration Program Description
The Intercultural Studies concentration of the Master of Divinity Program builds on and follows the main Master of Divinity curriculum. This concentration equips the student with knowledge, skills and values to address contextual human realities within the church and the public square. Carrying a biblical, theological, historical and contemporary realities framework, this concentration provides the student with tools to research and serve in an intercultural setting with a commitment to a missionary calling in a diverse and pluralistic world. Students who take this concentration are required to undertake an internship within an intercultural setting.
Rationale of the Program
Humans live within a world of universals and particularities. To address human realities effectively, it is necessary to provide knowledge of both universals and particularities. The Master of Divinity - Intercultural Studies prepares and equips the student with the needed knowledge and skills to address these realities. With a milliard issues such as globalization, proliferation of inequitable distribution of resources and ideas such as the African renaissance confronting the Continent of Africa, this program will address the pertinent issues that the church is now facing.
Goal of the Program
The goal of this program is to equip the student with knowledge, skills and values to address contextual human realities within the church and the public square.
Program Outcomes
The Master of Divinity - Intercultural Studies is aimed at the following outcomes:
1. Mastery of theories that address human realities
2. Development of missiological research tools and skills in addressing African realities
3. Articulation of the theological, anthropological and sociological issues facing human contexts
4. Development of engagement and partnership skills in formulating contextual solutions with community stakeholders
5. Development of skills to appraise the paradigms of the Gospel and culture encounters in contextualization
6. Demonstration of competence and appreciation in intercultural/interpersonal communication in the field of one’s calling
This program has 65 foundational hours offered through core courses and 25 concentration hours. Details of the concentration courses are proivided below:
M.Div. Programme Intercultural Studies Concentration Courses – 25 hours
7. 5 Concentration Courses – 15 hours
8. 1. 1. IC 570 Introduction to Mission (3)
9. 2. IC 571 Cultural Anthropology (3)
10. 3. IC 572 Church Planting/Church Growth (3)
11. 4. IC 574 African Traditional Religion(s) (3)
12. 5. IC 575 Introduction to Islam (3)
13. Erase electives or separate categories
14. 6. IC 670 Contextualization (3-Elective)
15. 7. IC 573 Race and Ethnicity (3-Elective)
Master of Arts Degree
Intercultural Studies Concentration
Program Description
This program equips the student with knowledge, skills and values to address contextual human realities within the church and the public square. Carrying a biblical, theological, historical and contemporary realities framework, this program equips the student with tools to research and serve interculturally in a diverse and pluralistic world. Special attention will be given to missionary calling. Students who take this concentration are required to undertake an internship within an intercultural setting.
Rationale of the Program
Contemporary human contexts are changing rapidly. This rapid change creates challenges that affect human realities. To articulate (understand) cultural contemporary realities dialogically for the well-being of humans in their context is therefore an imperative for the church to fulfill her calling. The Master of Arts Degree-Intercultural Studies is designed to delineate and address human issues within cultural realities from a Christian framework.
Goal of the Program
The goal of this program is to equip the student with tools and skills to research and serve interculturally.
Learning Outcomes of the Program
The Master of Arts Degree in Intercultural Studies is aimed at the following outcomes:
1. Competence in mastery and use of appropriate theory in delineating human realities.
2. The formulation of a meta and contextual theology that effectively addresses human realities.
3. Development of missiological research tools and skills in ethnography
Skills in mobilizing communities in critical contextualization and subsequent church planting and growth. This program has 65 foundational hours offered through core courses and 25 concentration hours. Details of the concentration courses are proivided below:
M.A. Programme Intercultural Studies Concentration Courses – (24) hours
1. IC 570 Introduction to Mission (3)
2. IC 571 Cultural Anthropology (3)
3. IC 572 Church Planting/Church Growth (3)
4. IC 573 Race and Ethnicity (3)
5. IC 574 African Traditional Religion (s) (3)
6. IC 575 Introduction to Islam (3)
7. IC 670 Contextualization (3)
8. IC 672 Urban Missions (3)
For more details contact:
Dr David K. Ngaruiya
Email:
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Telephone 2720837/8 Ext 125
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