Bachelor of People Groups

BACHELOR OF
PEOPLE GROUPS STUDIES (B.PGS)

Equipping Leaders to Reach Every People Group

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 People Groups Studies (B.PGS) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with a biblical, cultural, and missiological understanding of the diverse people groups of the world. The program explores ethnic, linguistic, religious, and cultural communities while preparing students to engage effectively in cross-cultural ministry, research, and global missions. Through the integration of biblical studies, anthropology, intercultural communication, and mission strategies, students gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to serve among various people groups, promote cultural understanding, and participate in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BPGS 101	Introduction to People Groups Studies	3
BPGS 102	Biblical Foundations of Mission	3
BPGS 103	Introduction to Anthropology	3
BPGS 104	Leadership & Administration	3
BPGS 105	Foundations of Missiological Education	3
BPGS 106	Christian Ethics	2

Semester 2 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BPGS 107	History of World Christianity	3
BPGS 108	Cultural Anthropology	3
BPGS 109	Cross-Cultural Communication	3
BPGS 110	Pastoral Ministry in Multicultural Contexts	3
BPGS 111	Spiritual Formation	2
BPGS 112	Early Missionary Movements	3

Semester 3 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BPGS 201	Ethnographic Research Methods	3
BPGS 202	The Gospels in Intercultural Perspective	3
BPGS 203	Mission and the Holy Spirit	3
BPGS 204	World Geography & People Groups	3
BPGS 205	Hermeneutics in Intercultural Contexts	3
BPGS 206	Social and Community Development	2

Semester 4 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BPGS 207	Major World ReligionsActs of the Apostles & Mission Expansion	3
BPGS 208	Doctrine of Humanity and Culture	3
BPGS 209	Worship Across Cultures	3
BPGS 210	Medieval & Modern Mission History	2
BPGS 211	Elective I (Unreached People Groups / Diaspora Studies)	3
BPGS 212	Ministry Practicum I (Local Outreach)	3

Semester 5 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BPGS 301	Minor Prophets & Social Justice	3
BPGS 302	Pauline Epistles & Mission	3
BPGS 303	Theology of Salvation in Global Perspective	3
BPGS 304	The Global Church & Ecclesiology	3
BPGS 305	Leadership & Community Transformation	2
BPGS 306	Elective II (Evangelism / Discipleship in Multicultural Contexts)	3

Semester 6 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BPGS 307	General Epistles in Missional Context	3
BPGS 308	Revelation & Global Mission	3
BPGS 309	Scriptures and Oral Cultures	3
BPGS 310	Angels, Powers, and Spirits in Worldviews	2
BPGS 311	Language Acquisition & Translation Principles	3
BPGS 312	Elective III (10/40 Window / Outreach to People Groups)	3

Semester 7 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BPGS 401	Apocalyptic Literature in Global Perspective	3
BPGS 402	The Doctrine of Evil in Cultures	2
BPGS 403	Eschatology and Mission	3
BPGS 404	Apologetics in Interfaith Contexts	3
BPGS 405	Research & Writing Methods	3
BPGS 406	Elective IV (Church Planting / Urban Missions)	3

Semester 8 (17 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BPGS 407	Contemporary Issues in Mission & People Groups	3
BPGS 408	Capstone Thesis / Research Project	3
BPGS 409	Modern Theories in Intercultural Studies	3
BPGS 410	Elective V (Women in Mission / Children & Youth Ministry)	4
BPGS 411	Elective VI (Intercultural & Interfaith Dialogue / Environmental Stewardship)	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: People Groups Studies

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicant must hold a Diploma in People Groups Studies (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 An ethnographic field study of a local or unreached people group.
o A discipleship or leadership development program within a cultural context.
o A community outreach or intercultural engagement initiative.

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