Bachelor of Church Planting

BACHELOR OF
CHURCH PLANTING (B.CP)

Equipping Leaders to Plant and Multiply Healthy Churches

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace.

LEARNING MATERIALS

Each course comes with outline and PDF books for easy understanding.

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Ministry practicum and hands-on projects included in the program.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Develop research and writing skills through academic projects.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Prepare for local and global ministry with a Kingdom focus.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Church Planting (B.CP) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to prepare students for effective church planting, evangelism, discipleship, and ministry leadership in diverse cultural contexts. This program combines biblical and theological studies with practical ministry training, leadership development, and mission strategies to equip students for establishing, nurturing, and multiplying healthy churches. Graduates are prepared to serve in local congregations, mission organizations, and church planting movements both nationally and globally.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCP 101	Introduction to Church Planting	3
BCP 102	Old Testament Survey I (Pentateuch)	3
BCP 103	The Doctrine of God	3
BCP 104	Foundations of Evangelism	3
BCP 105	Leadership & Administration	3
BCP 106	Christian Ethics	2

Semester 2 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCP 107	Old Testament Survey II (Historical Books)	3
BCP 108	Introduction to Old Testament Mission	3
BCP 109	Homiletics & Preaching for Church Planters	3
BCP 110	Pastoral Care & Shepherding	3
BCP 111	Spiritual Formation	2
BCP 112	Early Church History & Mission Expansion	3

Semester 3 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCP 201	Wisdom Literature	3
BCP 202	The Gospels & Church Planting Lessons	3
BCP 203	The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit	3
BCP 204	Greek Language I	3
BCP 205	Hermeneutics	3
BCP 206	Social and Community Development	2

Semester 4 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCP 207	Major Prophets	3
BCP 208	Acts of the Apostles & Early Church Planting	3
BCP 209	The Doctrine of Man	3
BCP 210	Worship & Liturgy in New Churches	2
BCP 211	Medieval & Reformation Church Planting Movements	3
BCP 212	Elective I (Unreached People Groups / World Religions)	3

Semester 5 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCP 301	Minor Prophets	3
BCP 302	Pauline Epistles & Missionary Models	3
BCP 303	The Doctrine of Salvation	3
BCP 304	The Doctrine of The Church	3
BCP 305	Leadership & Church Growth Dynamics	2
BCP 306	Elective II (Evangelism Strategies / Discipleship Models)	3

Semester 6 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCP 307	General Epistles	3
BCP 308	Prophecy & Mission (Book of Revelation)	3
BCP 309	The Doctrine of Scriptures	3
BCP 310	The Doctrine of Angels & Spiritual Warfare	2
BCP 311	Greek Language II	3
BCP 312	Elective III (10/40 Window / Urban Outreach)	3

Semester 7 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCP 401	Apocalyptic Literature	3
BCP 402	The Doctrine of Satan & Demonic Opposition	2
BCP 403	The Doctrine of Last Things	3
BCP 404	Apologetics for Church Planters	3
BCP 405	Research & Writing Methods	3
BCP 406	Elective IV (Pioneering Missions / Rural Church Planting)	3

Semester 8 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BCP 407	Contemporary Issues in Church Planting	3
BCP 408	Capstone Thesis / Research Project	3
BCP 409	Modern Theories in Missiology	3
BCP 410	Elective V (Women in Church Planting / Youth & Church Planting)	4
BCP 411	Elective VI (Intercultural & Interfaith Dialogue / Environmental Stewardship in Mission)	4

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 136

Delivery Mode: Coursework + Research + Ministry Practicum

Teaching System: Semester System (Distance Learning)

Session Begin: 1st March and 1st September every year

Medium of Instruction: English Medium

Department: Missiological Studies

Faculty: Church Planting

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicant must hold a Diploma of Church Planting (or equivalent) from an approved institution.

Program Fees

Per Semester

USD $800

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of 136 credit hours.
• Passing of a comprehensive examination.
• Completion and defense of a Bachelor’s thesis / major research project (15,000–20,000 words).
• Demonstrated practical ministry impact project, such as:
o A church planting plan for a local or unreached community.
o A discipleship or leadership development program within a new church context.
o A community outreach or social engagement initiative as part of a church plant.

CAREER & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Prepare for Leadership, Service, and Global Impact

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Bachelor of Church Planting