The Faculty of Theology offers the Master of Arts in Religious Studies (MA) degree to students from different backgrounds who will be professionally capable of occupying positions in Institutions of Higher Learning (universities), churches, serve in ecumenical leading positions, teach
Religious and Moral Education in schools and Religious Studies in Theological Colleges (Seminaries), and relevant Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), where they will act as catalysts for change in decision-making and policy formulation, or proceed to relevant doctoral programmes.

Objectives of the Programme

To equip students to serve in Religious Institutions and the society at large.

To prepare students for Doctoral Studies.

To train a pool of researchers who will generate data and publishable materials relevant to their area of specialization (scholarship).

Study Areas

Students may choose to study in one of the following areas:

1. Biblical Studies (Old Testament of New Testament)
2. Church History
3. Church and Society
4. Ministerial Studies (Christian Education or Church Administration or Evangelism or Homiletics or Pastoral Care and Counselling or Worship)
5. Religion and Philosophy
6. Theology
   

   Admission requirements

   The normal requirement for admission to the programme shall be a good first degree in Theology or Religious Studies from Africa University or from a recognised institution of higher learning, equivalent to at least a second class BD Honours degree of Africa University.
   Candidates wishing to pursue Biblical Studies must prove that they are proficient in the appropriate biblical language (Biblical Hebrew for Old Testament and Koine Greek for New Testament studies). Those who are not proficient in these languages will be required to take them concurrently with their Master’s degree.