Programs of NMAI Institute of Advance Theology
The institute offers mandated services as follows:
Awards (Full Time/Part Time)
Discipleship/Ministry Course
Certificates
Diplomas
Degrees
Teaching Methods
Traditional Physical Classes
Online Studies
Correspondence Studies
Courses Offered
The institute administers courses under six departments, which are provided in two faculties as follows:
Faculty of Theology.
Department of Theology
Department of Missions
Department of Evangelism
Faculty of Ministry
Department of Leadership.
Department of Church Administration
Department of Christian Education
Admission Procedures
Purchase of Admission form, which contains further information
Evaluation will be based on the programs applied for
Academic Calendar
The institute admits students twice a year, on January and July.
It operates the session that consists of two semesters
Study Programs
Courses offered at NMAI Institute of Advance Theology are specially designed to equip students in maximizing their impact for the kingdom of God.
Each academic session consists of two semesters: First Semester – January to June; and Second Semester – July to December.
Students can enroll in any of the four programs of the institute:
Six-Month Discipleship/Ministry Course (SOD/SOM)
One-Year Certificate (C.Th.) in Theology and Christian Ministry
Two-Year Diploma (Dip.Th.) in Theology and Christian Ministry
Four-Year Bachelor Degree (B.Th.) in Theology and Christian Ministry
Six-Month School of Discipleship/Ministry (SOD/M)
This program runs for one semester with courses that furnishes students with foundational principles for discipleship and ministerial walks of life.
Selected Courses
English Language
Discipleship
ICT/ Computer Education
Introduction to Bible
Children Ministry
Introduction to Evangelism
Acts of Apostles
Introduction to Church Growth
One-Year Certificate in Theology and Christian Ministry (C.Th.)
This program covers the duration of one session that runs for two semesters, and it is designed to equip students on key fundamentals and foundations of concepts of Christian ministry.
Selected Courses
First Semester Second Semester
Bible Doctrines
Homiletics I
Intro to Christian Education
Christian Leadership
Legal Ministry
New Testament Survey
Evangelism
Church Planting Homiletics II
Introduction to Missions
Christian Ethics
Communication in Ministry
Ministerial Marketing
Church Growth
Introduction to Systematic Theology
Old Testament Survey
Two Year Diploma in Theology and Christian Ministry (Dip.Th.)
This program covers two sessions, and the courses are fashioned to help students to further build on the solid foundation of practical ministry.
Selected Courses
First Session
First Semester Second Semester
Bible Geography
Christology
Minor Prophets
Synoptic Gospels
Introduction to Islam
Soteriology
Bible Study Methods
African Traditional Religion Hermeneutics
Christian Counselling
Major Prophets
Pentateuch
Hamartiology
Acts of Apostles
Ecclesiology
Christianity in West Africa
Second Session
First Semester Second Semester
Comparative Religions
Pastoral Theology
Church History I
Missions Theology
Pneumatology
Church Administration
Christian Ministry
Research Methods Mission
Bible Customs
Church History II
Eschatology
Typology
Apologetics
Angiology
Long Essay
Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and Christian Ministry (B.Th.)
This four-year program which comprises of eight semesters, is the continuation of the Diploma Program, and helps students to learn how to study and draw insights from Scripture, and cover practical instructions and contents that will enable them to organize and build strong, effective and lasting ministries.
Students are required to choose one of the department to concentrate during the two final years of the study to obtain the Bachelor’s degree in that department.
Selected Core Courses According Departments Include:
Department of Theology
Biblical Theology
New Testament Theology
Old Testament Theology
Systematic Theology
Pauline Epistles
Johannine Literature
Hebrews and General Epistles
Biblical Anthropology
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Psychology
Apocalyptic Literature Introduction to Sociology
Christian Leadership
Psychology of Religion
Philosophy of Religion
Sociology of Religion
Poetical Books
Pastoral Theology
Biblical Ontology
Biblical Archaeology
Expository Preaching
Church Music and Worship
Wisdom Literatures
Department of Missions
Cultural Anthropology
World Religions
History of Missions
Discipling Muslim Background Believers
Church Planting and Growth
History and Teaching of Islam
Principles of Evangelism
Spiritual Life Formation
Gifts, Signs and Miracles
World Christian Movements Church and Society
Biblical Theology
Expository Preaching
Women in Ministry
History of World Civilization
Missionary Life Skill
Ministry and Culture
Biblical Worldview and Contextualization
Intercultural Communications
International Development
Department of Evangelism
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Christian Communication
Discipling Muslim Background Believers
Cultural Anthropology
World Religions
Principles of Evangelism
Spiritual Life Formation
Gifts, Signs and Miracles
World Christian Movements
Church and Society Biblical Theology
Christian Family Living
Women in Ministry
Expository Preaching
History and Teachings of Islam
Inter-ministerial Relations
Personal Evangelism
Department of Leadership
Relationship and Relational Skills
New Creation Man
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Christian Communication
Leadership Dynamics
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Christian Leadership
Psychology of Religion
Faith and Reason
Principles of Management
Social Responsibility
Management Information Technology in Ministry Philosophy of Religion
Pastoral Theology
Sociology of Religion
Spiritual Life Formation
Church and Society
World Christian Movements
Biblical Theology
Christian Family Living
Expository Preaching
Women in Ministry
Conflict Resolutions
Financial Management
Media Technology in Ministry
Department of Church Administration
Church Administration
Expository Preaching
Women in Ministry
Church and Society
Pastoral Counseling
Church Planting and Growth
Church Music and Worship
Christian Family Living
Issues of Personal Edification
New Creation Man
Expository Preaching
Women in Ministry
Church Music and Worship
Marriage and Family
Church Ceremonies Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Christian Leadership
Psychology of Religion
Philosophy of Religion
Sociology of Religion
Biblical Theology
Pastoral Theology
Spiritual Life Formation
Church and Society
Christian Family Living
Conflict Resolutions
Financial Management
Department of Christian Education
History & Philosophy of Christian Education
Guidance & Counseling
Education Administration
Teaching & General Methodology
Psychology of Educations
Curriculum Development
Sociology of Education
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Psychology
Child Development and Education Philosophy of Christian
Spiritual Life Formation
Church and Society
Biblical Theology
Christian Family Living
Expository Preaching
Educational Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Christian Leadership
Youth Ministry
Children’s Ministry
Officers of the Institute and contacts: The affairs of the institute are administered by the following officials:
President: Dr. Livinus. E. Michaels
Provost: Dr. Idowu O. Ayorinde
Registrar: Pst. Michael A. Okolie
Bursar: Proph. (Mrs.) Folashade Onigbode
Secretary
Academic Staff