The School of Theology is the oldest school at SCU, begun in 1962, and remains the cornerstone of the University since every programme and every course offered at SCU is taught intentionally from a Christian perspective. Our programmes within the School of Theology are designed to impart the biblical, theological, and ministry knowledge necessary to be an effective minister, church leader, and disciple of Christ in 21st century Africa.
SOT Courses offered
SoT Graduate Programmes
Masters of Arts in Theology (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Theology is a two-year programme offered at the Machakos campus in a school-based mode of study. The MAT provides advanced training in Systematic and Historical Theology, offered from an evangelical, African perspective, in order to equip men and women for service in the Kingdom of God in Africa at a high level. It is designed for pastors or church leaders who desire advanced theological grounding as well as for those who aspire to doctoral studies in Theology.
Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS)
The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies is a two-year programme offered at the Machakos campus in a school-based mode of study. The MABS provides advanced training in Biblical Studies, offered from an evangelical, African perspective, in order to equip men and women for service in the Kingdom of God in Africa at a high level. It is designed for pastors or church leaders who desire a firm foundation in Old and New Testament Studies as well as for those who aspire to doctoral studies in these disciplines.
SoT Undergraduate Programme
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
The Bachelor of Theology, SCU’s most popular programme, provides quality training for pastors, Christian educators, missionaries, and church leaders. Extensive coursework in Biblical Studies and Theological Studies lay a solid foundation for courses in General Studies and Ministry Studies, where biblical and theological truths are applied and contextualized to holistic ministry in an African context. The B.Th. is offered as a four-year full-time programme, but is also available in a school-based mode of study for those who are unable to enroll full-time.
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Both the Dip.Th. and B.Th. also entail requirements outside the classroom that contribute to the formation of the student in not only knowledge, but skills and character as well. Field Education provides students with weekly opportunities to grow in the practice of ministry in local church contexts. Learning Contracts, which are completed under the supervision of faculty mentors, enable students to focus on key areas of personal growth in Christlikeness, such as character formation, discipleship, and servant leadership. A 10-week internship provides a context for the student to apply their cumulative learning under faculty supervision.
Career opportunities
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Theology degree, a graduate can serve as a:
- Pastor (or a related ecclesiastical title)
- Chaplain
- Counselor
- Teacher
- Leader in church and parachurch ministries
- Missionary
- Youth ministers and workers
- Non-profits such as World Vision and Compassion International
SoT Certificate / Diploma Programmes
Diploma in Theology (Dip.Th.)
The Diploma in Theology is a three-year full-time programme held at the Machakos campus designed for students who are seeking to be well-equipped for pastoral or church-based ministry. Extensive coursework in Biblical Studies and Theological Studies lay a solid foundation for courses in General Studies and Ministry Studies, where biblical and theological truths are applied and contextualized to holistic ministry in an African context. Students who excel at the Diploma level may upgrade to the B.Th., entering the third year of the B.Th. after graduation with a Dip.Th., thus completing a B.Th. within five years of total study.
Diploma in Christian Ministry
Diploma in Christian ministry is a program SCU hosts in collaboration with World Vision and Compassion International. Students are admitted to the programme at the beginning of each 2-year cycle with the next admission being in 2016. The partnership with World Vision allows students to be educated at different outposts nearer their home, while the partnership with Compassion allows students to come to Scott to study in the school based mode program which focuses on training church leaders.
Certificate in Christian Ministry
Certificate in Christian Ministry is a program SCU hosts in collaboration with World Vision and Compassion International. Students are admitted to the programme at the beginning of each 2-year cycle with the next admission being in 2016. The programme consists of fewer credit hours compared to diploma in Christian Ministry which are spread over a 2 year time span.
Scott Christian University Admission Requirement
Scott Christian University provides a variety of market oriented, highly competitive and accessible programmes to her students, aspiring professionals, executives, Church Ministers and the general public. These include certificates, Diplomas, undergraduate and post graduate programmes.
Certificate
Applicants must possess a minimum grade of D+ in KCSE or its equivalent.
Diploma
The minimum requirement for entry into a diploma programme is a C- (Minus) in KCSE or KCE Div 111 and above, or a Certificate awarded by a recognized institution, or their equivalent qualifications.
Undergraduate Programmes
Qualifications for our Bachelor’s programme are a C+ (plus) and above in KCSE or a diploma from a recognized institution.
Postgraduate Programmes
The entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00, or a degree awarded with First Class or an Upper Second Class Honours. Those whose GPA is 2.5 or who have Lower Second Class Honours and a Higher Diploma with relevant experience may be considered if the degree or diploma is relevant to the field of study.
Application and Admission at Scott Christian University
- Application Procedure
Applications for admission to Scott Christian University should be made using official application forms, which may be collected from the office of the Academic Registrar or downloaded here
All duly filled application forms should be returned with copies of relevant certificates. This should be accompanied by a nonrefundable application processing fee of Ksh. 1500 for graduate, Ksh. 1200 for Bachelors, Diploma and Certificate programmes. Duly completed applications should be returned to the Registrar on or before:
- JANUARY INTAKE: 30th December
- MAY INTAKE: 30th April
- AUGUST INTAKE: 19th August
- SEPTEMBER INTAKE: 19th September
Once the application is approved, you will receive a letter of admission to Scott Christian University, informing you that you have been accepted and outlining the procedures that you have to undertake to settle in as a student.
- Bank Account Details
Account Name: Scott Christian University
Bank: Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Branch: Machakos Branch
Account Number: 01120071801000
Branch code-011009
Bank Code-011000
Swift Code: KCOOKEN
- Application Forms
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY APPLICATION FORM