The theological route to ordained ministry.
- Duration
- Three to four academic years
- Award
- Bachelor's
- Study mode
- Online · On campus · Blended

Take the next step by earning a bachelor’s degree from ICOF Global University.
Having a bachelor’s degree has become increasingly important. Even if you’re already working in your chosen field, not having a college education can stand between you and advancement opportunities. ICOF Global University has degree programs designed with the needs of working adults in mind.
We put higher education within reach of working adults like you with convenient and flexible programs. You can earn a BS or BA online, on-campus at selected locations and according to your schedule. With a wide range of offerings, we can help you meet your next challenge and rise to your full potential.
Welcome to the Bachelor of Theology program at ICOF Global University, where passion for theological inquiry meets academic excellence. This program offers a comprehensive and enriching educational experience for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of theology and pursue a range of ministry and leadership roles within the Christian community.
The Bachelor of Theology program is designed to provide students with a robust foundation in theological studies, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for effective ministry and service. Whether you are called to pastoral leadership, missions, counseling, or theological education, this program will empower you to engage thoughtfully and critically with the rich theological traditions of the Christian faith.
At the heart of the Bachelor of Theology program is a commitment to holistic education that integrates rigorous academic inquiry with spiritual formation and practical application. Through a diverse range of courses spanning biblical studies, church history, systematic theology, and practical ministry, students will explore the breadth and depth of Christian theology while nurturing their own spiritual growth and maturity.
One of the distinguishing features of the Bachelor of Theology program is its emphasis on experiential learning and hands-on ministry training. Through internships, practicums, and service-learning opportunities, students will have the chance to apply their theological knowledge in real-world contexts, gaining valuable practical experience and developing essential ministry skills.
Moreover, the Bachelor of Theology program at ICOF Global University is designed to be accessible and flexible, accommodating the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and life situations. Whether you are a recent high school graduate, a working professional, or a busy parent, our flexible learning options and supportive academic environment ensure that you can pursue your theological education on your own terms.
Join us on a journey of discovery, exploration, and transformation as we delve into the profound mysteries of theology and seek to understand God’s redemptive work in the world. Enroll in the Bachelor of Theology program at ICOF Global University and prepare yourself for a lifetime of faithful service, ministry, and leadership in the church and beyond.
Undergraduate degree programmes
A bachelor’s degree is the university’s full undergraduate award: three to four years of study taken to depth, ending in a substantial piece of independent work and qualifying its holder for graduate study.
8 of 8 programmes
Preparing Christian leaders, ministers, missionaries and theologians for service throughout Africa and the world.
The Faculty of Theology grounds students in scripture, church history, doctrine and pastoral practice, and sends them out to serve congregations, missions and communities. Its awards run from the certificate to the doctorate, and each level articulates into the next.
The theological route to ordained ministry.
A three-year, 180-ECTS undergraduate degree combining rigorous academic study with spiritual formation and practical ministry, available full-time, part-time, online and by distance learning.
Teaching and discipleship within the local church, taken to degree level: curriculum design for every age group, the theology of formation, and supervised teaching practice in a church setting.
Building practitioners who can design, install, maintain and secure the systems modern work depends on — in African economies and in the international market their skills travel to.
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology teaches by doing. Its diploma programmes are short, practical and directed at employment, covering software, networks, databases, hardware and the technical trades that keep an economy running.
From programming foundations to full-stack development and software project delivery, with hands-on labs throughout.
Training ethical administrators, accountants and managers for enterprise, government and the not-for-profit sector, in Africa and wherever our graduates are called to serve.
The Faculty of Business Management Science and Administration prepares students for the offices where organisations are actually run — finance, administration, project delivery and management — with an emphasis on integrity as well as competence.
Core management disciplines — Business Management, Non-Profit Management, Banking and Finance, Accountancy, Insurance and Secretarial Studies — with an entrepreneurial edge.
Forming pastors, evangelists and church leaders for the work itself — the congregation, the mission field and the organisation that carries them.
The School of Ministry trains for practice rather than for the library. Its awards run from the diploma to the practitioner doctorate and cover preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, evangelism, mission and the governance of a growing ministry.
The practical route to ministry, and a distinct award from the Bachelor of Divinity.
Forming teachers who can hold a classroom and reach the child in it — for schools across Africa and for the diaspora communities that share them.
The Faculty of Education prepares classroom practitioners for primary and special education, with the pedagogy, the subject grounding and the practical placement the work requires.
Prepares classroom-ready teachers with modern pedagogy, curriculum design and supervised teaching practice.
Equips educators to serve learners with diverse needs through inclusive teaching strategies and intervention design.
A bachelor’s degree is the gateway to graduate study. Holders may proceed to a postgraduate diploma or directly to a master’s programme, subject to faculty regulations.
Step 1
Certificate
Short, focused, professional
Step 2
Diploma
One to two years — employment or advanced standing
Step 3
Bachelor's
The full undergraduate degree
Step 4
Postgraduate Diploma
Graduate study, one year
Step 5
Master's
Taught or research
Step 6
Doctorate
Supervised research and a defended thesis
Graduates hold professional and leadership positions across these sectors, and many continue into master’s study.
To enter a Bachelor's Degree program you must:
For international students: Proof of English language.
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