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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theology

The BA in Theology at Southshore University College is a transformative degree designed to produce compassionate, ethically grounded professionals. Grounded in our TEASE values (Trustworthiness, Experience, Authority, Success, Expertise), this programme merges psychological rigour with spiritual and emotional intelligence to address the complex mental health needs of modern society.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theology

Key Information

Academic Division

Not specified

Duration

4 Years

Awarding Institution

University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Accreditation

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)

Strategic Focus

School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Institutions

Teaching Institution

SouthShore University College

Awarding Institution

University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Our programme is benchmarked against International Standards (BACP/ACA frameworks) to ensure graduates possess global authority.

Applied Learning Mandate

60% of core counselling modules involve graded, real-world practicums and industry projects within hospitals, NGOs, and corporate wellness units.

Counselling Skills Pipeline

A mandatory 100-hour track focusing on Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Triage, Digital Therapy Tools, and Professional Ethics.

Industry Training & Placement (ITPO)

100% placement capability for final-year students in clinical settings, educational institutions, and chaplaincy roles.

Holistic Support

In line with our Holistic Experience pillar, the curriculum includes mandatory self-care and resilience training for the practitioners themselves.

Quality & Accreditation

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)

Admission Requirements

  • WASSCE/SSSCE

    Pass in six (6) subjects, including credits (A1-C6) in English, Core Math's, and Integrated Science/Social Studies. Electives in the Arts or Social Sciences are preferred.

  • Maturity Entry

    We welcome applicants with significant pastoral or social work experience via our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

Curriculum Overview

Year 1

Semester 1

GER 101: English for Academic Purposes
Expertise & Research
GER 103: French for Communication
International Standards
THY 105: Intro. to Pentecostalism
Holistic Experience
SCS 109: Information Technology
Applied Learning
STS 111: Spiritual Formation
Holistic Experience
FIN 101: Personal Finance
Success Strategy

Semester 2

GER 102: Principles of Psychology
Holistic Experience
STS 102: Church Administration
Authority
GER 108: Logic and Critical Thinking
Expertise & Research
GER 112: Principles of Social Behaviour
Holistic Experience
STS 106: Introduction to Missiology
Holistic Experience

Year 2

Semester 1

STS 205: Philosophy of Religion
Expertise & Research
THY 201: Systematic Theology I
Authority
THY 203: Church History I
Authority
THY 205: Intro. to Old Testament
Authority
THY 209: Old Testament Hebrew I
Expertise & Research
THY 211: Hermeneutics
Expertise & Research

Semester 2

STS 210: Principles of Leadership
Success Strategy
THY 202: Systematic Theology II
Authority
THY 204: Church History II
Authority
THY 206: Introduction to New Testament
Expertise & Research
THY 208: New Testament Greek I
Expertise & Research
THY 212: Homiletics I
Applied Learning

Year 3

Semester 1

STS 305: Christian Ethics
Holistic Experience
THY 311: Old Testament Hebrew II
Expertise & Research
THY 305: African Traditional Religion
Holistic Experience
THY 301: Systematic Theology III (Elective)
Authority
MSN 313: Theology of Missions (Elective)
Holistic Experience
THY 303: West African Church History (Elective)
Authority
STS 327: Biblical Philosophy of Leadership (Elective)
Success Strategy

Semester 2

STS 330: Research Methods in Theology
Expertise & Research
THY 308: New Testament Greek II
Expertise & Research
THY 304: Homiletics II
Applied Learning
MSN 306: New Religious Movements (Elective)
Holistic Experience
MSN 312: Cultural Anthropology and Missions (Elective)
Holistic Experience
THY 302: African Christian Theology (Elective)
Authority
STS 316: Christian Education (Elective)
Holistic Experience

Year 4

Semester 1

STS 411: Islamic Studies
Holistic Experience
THY 401: Pauline Theology
Authority
THY 403: Pentecostal & Charismatic Theology
Authority
STS 413: Philosophy of Human Rights (Elective)
Holistic Experience
MSN 417: Church Growth (Elective)
Success Strategy
STS 419: Religion and Gender (Elective)
Holistic Experience
THY 411: Apocalyptic Literature (Elective)
Authority
STS 416: Contemporary Issues in Ethics (Elective)
Holistic Experience

Semester 2

THY 406: The Gospels
Authority
STS 418: Christian Apologetics
Authority
THG 402: Internship
Applied Learning
GER 406: Project Work
Applied Learning
THY 412: Pentecostal Spirituality (Elective)
Holistic Experience
THY 402: Pastoral Ministry (Elective)
Applied Learning
THY 408: Contemporary Issues in Theology (Elective)
Expertise & Research

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

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