B.A. FOUR-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME: RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES



FIRST YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Course Title Units

Major Courses
RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion	2
RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament	2
RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I	2
RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament	2
RCS 151 Introduction to African Traditional Religion	2

General Studies Courses
GSP 101 The Use of English I	2
GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill	2

Electives: Choose any two of the following
ACH101 Fundamentals of Archaeology	2
ECO 101 Principles of Economics I	2
FRE 101 Elementary French I 4/6	2
PHL101 Introduction to Philosophy I	2
ANT102 Introduction to Anthropology	4

Total	18/20




Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Units
Major Courses
RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I		2
RCS 112 Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament		2
RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II		2
RCS 124 Introduction to the Tradition of Jesus		2
RCS 142 Religion and Human Values		2

General Studies Course
GSP 102 The Use of English II		2

Electives: Choose two Courses from the following:
ACH 102 Introduction to Archaeological Methods		2
ECO 102 Principles of Economics II 4		2
FRE 102 Elementary French II		2
PHL 102 Introduction to Philosophy II		2
PSY 103 Determinant of Behaviour		2
Total		16

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Units

Major Courses

RCS 211 Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

RCS 261 Religious Ethics I

General Studies Courses

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Electives: Choose two Courses from the following

(Those who have shown adequate proficiency in

Greek will be required to take RCS 221)

HIS 111 Nigeria before 1900

SOC 203 Sociology of Knowledge, Science and Technology

PHL 251 African Philosophy I

2 4

IGB 201 Intermediate Igbo

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

PSY 261 Psychology of Personality

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Units

Major Courses

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

RCS 206 Problems of Religious Beliefs & History

RCS 212 Elements of Hebrew Grammar

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Traditions of Jesus

RCS 272 History of Islam in West Africa

General Studies Courses

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Electives: Choose two Courses from the following

(Those who have shown adequate proficiency in

Greek will be required to take RCS 222)

IGB 202 Intermediate Igbo II

RCS 202 Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society

RCS 208 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion

2 4/5

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

RCS 262 Ethical and Basic Principles of Counselling

ECO 211 History of Economic Thought I

ACH 212 Human Evolution

Total

20/21

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Units

Major Courses

RCS 313 Religion of the Old Testament

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginnings

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 331 History of Christianity in West Africa

RCS 301 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Electives: Choose one Course from the following

(Those who have shown adequate proficiency in

Hebrew will be required to take RCS 311)

HIS 311 Nigeria from 1900 to 1960

RCS 311 Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I

RCS 343 The Relevance of Religion to Man

PHL 351 African Philosophy II

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament Text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

RCS 334 African Church Fathers

RCS 362 Religious Ethics II

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computer Applications

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Electives: Choose one Course from the following

(Those who have shown adequate proficiency in

Hebrew will be required to take RCS 312)

RCS 312 Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II

IGB 332 Aspects of Igbo Culture

RCS 342 Man and His Culture

2 2/3

RCS 344 Religion and Human Values II

RCS 352 African Traditional Religion III

PHL 312 Philosophy of Religion

Total

18/19

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Units

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 Close of the New Testament Era

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 437 Modern African Religious Thought

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

Electives: Choose one Course from the following:

RCS 411 Hebrew Poetry

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

2 2

RCS 471 Islamic Ethics

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Units

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Text II

RCS 492 Project

Electives: Choose one Course from the following:

RCS 402 Religion and the Nigerian Nation

RCS 444 Theodicy

2 2

RCS 456 Comparative Study of Religion in Africa

Total

B.A. THREE-YEAR ROGRAMME: RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religions

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 211 Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II

RCS 202 Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society

RCS 212 Elements of Hebrew Grammar

RCS 214 Exilic And Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Tradition of Jesus

General Studies Courses

GSP 102 The Use of English II

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Electives: Choose one Course from the following:

ACH 102 Introduction to Archaeological Methods

2 2

RCS 206 Problems of Religious Beliefs & History

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

RCS 313 The Religion of the Old Testament

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion III

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Electives: Choose one Course from the following

(Those who have shown proficiency in Greek and

Hebrew will be required to take RCS 221 and RCS 311)

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

HIS 311 Nigeria: 1900 ― 1960

2 2

RCS 311 Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I

RCS 343 The Relevance of Religion to Man

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 204 Field Trip And Research Tutorial II

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life And Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament Text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

RCS.342 Man and His Culture

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computers Applications

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II 2

Electives: Choose two Courses from the following:

Those who have shown proficiency in Greek and

Hebrew will be required to take RCS 222 and RCS 312

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

SOC 251 Social Change and Social Problems

PSY 261 Psychology of Personality

RCS 272 History of Islam in West Africa

2 4/5

RCS 312 Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II

IGB 332 Aspects of Igbo Culture

RCS 352 African Traditional Religion III

Total

20/21

THIRD YEAR

First semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 331 History of Christianity in West Africa

RCS 301 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 Close of the New Testament Era

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

Electives: Choose one Course from the following:

RCS 411 Hebrew poetry

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

2 2

RCS 471 Islamic Ethics

Total

Second semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 362 Religious Ethics II

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Text II

RCS 492 Project

Electives: Choose one Courses from the following:

RCS 402 Religion and the Nigerian Nation

RCS 444 Theodicy

2 2

RCS 456 Comparative Study of Religion in Africa

Total

COMBINED HONOURS

4-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES/ ARCHAEOLOGY & TOURISM

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 151 Introducing African Traditional Religion

ACH 101 Fundamentals of Archaeology

TRM 101 Introduction to Tourism

ACH 121 Fundamentals of Civilization

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I

RCS 112 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II

RCS 124 Introduction to the Tradition of Jesus

ACH 102 Introduction to Archaeological Methods

ACH 104 Public Archaeology I

ACH 106 Introduction to Museum Studies

General Studies Course

GSP 102 The Use of English II

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

ACH 211 Environmental Archaeology

ACH 235 Artefacts Studies I

TRM 241 Tourism Products and Services

General Studies Courses

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Elective: Choose One Course From the Following:

RCS 201 History of Religions

2 2

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title `

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Tradition of Jesus

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

TRM 202 Tourism Marketing and Shopping

ACH 212 Human Evolution

ACH 234 Basic Display Techniques

General Studies Courses

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 202 Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society

RCS 205 Problems of Religious Beliefs & History

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

2 2

SWK 224 Functions of Social Work

SWK 228 Social Work in Health Care Setting

SWK 248 Social Work Communication Techniques

Total

THIRD YEAR

First Semester:

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 301 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 331 History of Christianity in West Africa

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

ACH 303 Public Archaeology II

ACH 321 Ethnography of Africa

ACH 333 Museum Outreach

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

ACH 304 Introduction to Ethno-Archaeology

ACH 306 Environmental Impact Assessment

ACH 332 Artefacts Studies II

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computer Application

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 The Close of New Testament Era

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

ACH 421 Archaeology of Nigeria

ACH 433 Artefacts Studies III

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

3 2/3

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

Total

17/18

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

RCS 492 Project

ACH 402 Theory in Archaeology and Interpretation of Data

ACH 422 Africa’s Indigenous Knowledge and Technology

Electives: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

2 2

RCS 456 Comparative Study of Religion in Africa

Total

COMBINED HONOURS

4-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES / ENGLISH & LITERARY STUDIES

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 151 Introduction to African Traditional Religion

ELS 111 Introduction to Oral Literature

ELS 141 Introduction to Fiction

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I

RCS 112 Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II

RCS 124 Introduction to the Traditions of Jesus

ELS 105 Introduction to Nigerian Literature II

ELS 121 Basic Grammar and Composition

General Studies Course

GSP 102 The Use of English II

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

ELS 241 English Literature The Beginnings

ELS 221 Spoken English

General Studies Courses

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Electives : Choose one course from the following

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

2 2 /3

ELS 242 English Literature: The Renaissance Period

ELS 243 English Literature: The Neo-Period

Total

20/21

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

RCS 216 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Traditions of Jesus

RCS 272 History of Islam in West Africa

ELS 222 Intermediate English: Grammar and Composition

ELS 230 Comedy: Moliere to Soyinka

General Studies Courses

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Electives: Choose one Course from the following

RCS 206 Problems of Religious Beliefs and History

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

2 2/3

ELS 212 American Literature: The Modern Period

ELS 214 English Literature: Neo-Classical Period

Total

20/21

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 313 Religion of the Old Testament

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 341 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

ELS 344 African Fiction

ELS 355 African Poetry

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament Text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

ELS 324 Morphology and Syntax of English

ELS 343 English Literature: Modern Period

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computer Applications

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Electives: Choose one Course from the following

RCS 362 Religious Ethics II

ANT 303 Nigerian Peoples and Culture

IGB 332 Aspects of Igbo Culture

3 2/3

RCS 342 Man and His Culture

PSY 365 Personality Assessment

Total

20/21

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 The Close of the New Testament Era

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

ELS 421 Stylistics

ELS 452 Studies in Poetry

Electives: Choose one Course from the following

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 437 Modern African Religious Thought

ELS 411 American and Afro-American Literature

ELS 441 Studies in Fiction

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

ELS 447 European Continental Literature

RCS 471 Islamic Ethics

Total

17/18

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Text II

RCS 492 Project

ELS 433 Studies in Drama

ELS 441 Studies in Fiction

Total

COMBINED HONOURS

FOUR-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES/ HISTORY & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 151 Introducing African Traditional Religion

HIS 101 Introduction to History

HIS 111 Nigeria before 1900

HIS 121 History of African From 1500-1800

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I

RCS 112 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II

RCS 124 Introduction the Traditions of Jesus

HIS 102 Introduction to Economic History

HIS 122 History of West Africa since 1500

HIS 132 Europe from the French Revolution to the Second World War

General Studies Course

GSP 102 The Use of English II

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

RCS 233 Religious Ethics I

HIS 213 Diplomatic History of Nigeria Since 1960

HIS 233 Europe from the Second World War to the Present

General Studies Course

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Elective: Choose One Course From the Following:

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

2 2

HIS 221 Southern Africa from 1400

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title `

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Tradition of Jesus

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

HIS 222 Africa and European Imperialism

HIS 224 Economic History of West Africa in 19^thand 20^th Centuries

General Studies Course

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 202 Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society

RCS 205 Problems of Religious Beliefs & History

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

2 2/3

ECO 211 History of Economic Thought I

HIS 226 African Women in History

SOC 251 Social Change and Social Problems

Total

20/21

THIRD YEAR

First Semester:

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 301 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

HIS 311 Nigeria From 1900-1960

HIS 321 Africa and the wider World in the 20^th Century

HIS 361 Historiography

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

HIS 302 History of the Commonwealth

HIS 322 Problems and Prospects of Regional Economic Development in Africa

HIS 332 Russia since 1917

Required Ancillary courses

COS 304 Computer Application

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 The Close of New Testament Era

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

HIS 401 Development of Parliamentary Systems

HIS 411 Nigeria from 1970 to Present

HIS 412 Economic History of Nigeria in the 20^th Century

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

2 2/3

RCS 471 Islamic Ethics

HIS 415 Igboland to the Present

Total

18/19

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

RCS 492 Project

HIS 404 Philosophy of History

HIS 422 Africa since 1800

Electives: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 456 Comparative Study of Religion in Africa

2 2

HIS 406 Conflict, War and Peace since 1900

SOC 251 Social Change and Social Problems

Total

COMBINED HONOURS

4-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES/ MASS COMMUNICATION

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 151 Introducing African Traditional Religion

MAC101 Introduction to Mass Communication

MAC111 Element of Journalistic Style

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I

RCS 112 Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II

RCS 124 Introduction the Traditions of Jesus

MAC102 African Communication System

MAC112 Writing for the Mass

General Studies Course

GSP 102 The Use of English II

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History 2

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

MAC241 Principles of Public Relations

MAC 201 Theories of Mass Communication

MAC261 Introduction to Film

General Studies Course

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Elective: Choose One Course From the Following:

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

MAC211 Critical and Review Writing

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title `

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Tradition of Jesus

MAC202 Media and Society

MAC 222 Principles of Broadcasting

MAC242 Principles of Advertising

General Studies Course

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 202 Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society

RCS 205 Problems of Religious Beliefs & History

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

MAC204 Information and Communication Technology

Total

THIRD YEAR

First Semester:

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 341 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

MAC301 Development Journalism

MAC361 Photojournalism

MAC333 Fundamentals of Book Publishing

Required Ancillary Course

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Unit

Major Courses

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

MAC302 Specialized Report

MAC334 Magazine Production

MAC332 Newspaper Production

Required Ancillary course

COS 304 Computer Application

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 The Close of New Testament Era

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

MAC401 Mass Communication Law and Ethics

MAC431 Advanced Newspaper Production

MAC441 Advanced Public Relations

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

RCS 471 Islamic Ethics

MAC403 International Communications

MAC423 Station Management and Operations

Total

17/18

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

RCS 492 Project

MAC402 Media Management

MAC442 Advanced Advertising

MAC462 Documentary Film Production

Electives: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 456 Comparative Study of Religion in Africa

MAC422 Broadcast Seminar

Total

COMBINED HONOURS

4-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES/ PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 151 Introducing African Traditional Religion

PUB 101 Introduction to Public Administration I

LGS 101 Introduction to Local Government

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I

RCS 112 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II

RCS 124 Introduction the Traditions of Jesus

PUB 102 Introduction to Public Administration II

PUB 103 Principles of Management

PUB 105 Introduction to Organisations

General Studies Course

GSP 102 The Use of English II

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

PUB 222 Administration and Environment

PUB 251 Introduction to Human Resources Management

General Studies Courses

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Elective: Choose One Course From the Following:

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

2 2/3

PUB 221 Nigerian Public Administration

PUB 231 Nigerian Government I

Total

17/18

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title `

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Tradition of Jesus

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

PUB 241 Introduction to Public Financial Administration

PUB 224 Comparative Public Administration

General Studies Courses

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 202 Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society

RCS 205 Problems of Religious Beliefs & History

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

2 2

PUB 232 Nigerian Government II

LGS 232 Theories of Community Development

Total

THIRD YEAR

First Semester:

Course Code Course Title Unit

Major Courses

RCS 301 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 331 History of Christianity in West Africa

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

PUB 311 Administrative Theory and Practice I

PUB 351 Public Personnel Administration

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

PUB 323 Project Management

PUB 332 Inter-Governmental Relations in Nigeria

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computer Application

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 The Close of New Testament Era

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

PUB 431 Public Policy Analysis

PUB 432 Bureaucracy and Policy Process

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

RCS 471 Islamic Ethics

PUB 451 Manpower Planning and Development

PUB 441 Budgeting and Budgetary Processes

Total

17/18

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

RCS 492 Project

PUB 411 Theories of Development

LGS 432 Management Problems in the Local Government System in Nigeria

Electives: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework 2

RCS 456 Comparative Study of Religion in Africa

2 2/3

PUB 424 Information and Communication Management

PUB 426 Public Administration Ethics

Total

20/21

COMBINED HONOURS

4-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES/ SOCIAL WORK

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 151 Introducing African Traditional Religion

SWK 101 Introduction to Social Work

SWK 111 Communication in Social Work

SWK 121 Social Deviance and Systems Organisation

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I

RCS 112 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II

RCS 124 Introduction the Traditions of Jesus

SWK 102 Human Behaviour and the Social Environment

SWK 122 Philosophy and Ethics of Social Work

General Studies Course

GSP 102 The Use of English II

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

SWK 203 Elements of Scientific Thought for Social Workers

SWK 231 Crime, Delinquency and the Quality of Life

SWK 245 Field Work Practice: Social Analysis in Case Work

General Studies Courses

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Elective: Choose One Course From the Following:

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

2 2

SWK 251 Community Development

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title `

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Tradition of Jesus

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

SWK 214 Death, Loss and Grief

SWK 242 Social Work Intervention with Families

SWK 244 Social Work in Rehabilitation

General Studies Courses

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 202 Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society

RCS 205 Problems of Religious Beliefs & History

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

2 2

SWK 224 Functions of Social Work

SWK 228 Social Work in Health Care Setting

SWK 248 Social Work Communication Techniques

Total

THIRD YEAR

First Semester:

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 301 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

SWK 301 Orphans and Vulnerable Children Services

SWK 313 Communities Mental Health

SWK 353 Social Work and Mental Health

SWK 345 Field Work Practice: Social Analysis in Groups Work

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

SWK 320 Social Work and Social Problems

SWK 328 Dynamics of Social Functioning

SWK 348 Social Work and the Elderly

SWK 346 Field Work: Problem Solving and Evaluation in Group Work

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computer Application

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 The Close of New Testament Era

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

SWK 421 International Social Work

SWK 442 Methods of Social Work Practice

Elective: Choose One Course from the Following

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

RCS 471 Islamic Ethics

2 2/3

SWK 451 Community Development Practice

SWK 413 Social Work and the Law

SWK 431 Ethno-Cultural Relations and the Nigerian State

SWK 447 Social Work Practice with Children

Total

17/18

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

RCS 492 Project

SWK 434 Social Work Legislation and Policy

SWK 442 Generalist Approach in Social Work

Electives: Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 456 Comparative Study of Religion in Africa

2 2/3

SWK 454 Clinical Social Work Practice, Psychotherapy and Trauma

SWK 406 Models of Family Therapy

Total

19/20

COMBINED HONOURS

4-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

RELIGION AND CULTURAL STUDIES/ SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 151 Introduction to African Traditional Religion

ANT102 Introduction to Anthropology

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 Use of English I

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Total

Second Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial I

RCS 112 Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II

RCS 124 Introduction to the Tradition of Jesus

RCS 142 Religion and Human Values

ANT 121 Language in Society and Culture

SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology II

General Studies Courses

GSP 102 Use of English II

GSP106 Natural Science II

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 211 Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion I

ANT 201 History of Anthropology And Sociology Thought

SOC 203 Sociology of Knowledge, Science and Technology

SOC 221 Criminology and Penology

General Studies Course

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Elective: Choose one Course from the following

(Those who have shown adequate proficiency in Greek

will be required to take RCS 221)

HIS 111 Nigeria before 1900

PHL 251 African Philosophy I

IGB 201 Intermediate Igbo

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 221 Advanced Biblical Greek I

PSY 261 Psychology of Personality

Total

Second Semester

Courses No. Title Unit

Major Courses

RCS 206 Problems of Religious Beliefs & History

RCS 212 Elements of Hebrew Grammar

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Traditions of Jesus

ANT 212 African Social Institutions

SOC 251 Social Change and Social Problems

SOC 211 Sociology of the Family

General Studies Course

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Elective: Choose one Course from the following.

(Those who have shown adequate proficiency in Greek

will be required to take RCS 222)

IGB 202 Intermediate Igbo II

RCS 202 Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society

RCS 208 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion

2 2/3

RCS 222 Advanced Biblical Greek II

RCS 262 Ethical and Basic Principles of Counselling

ECO 211 History of Economic Thought I

ACH 212 Human Evolution

Total

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 313 Religion of the Old Testament

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginnings

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 341 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

SOC 301 Sociological Theory and Analysis

SOC 322 Systems of Social Inequality

Required Ancillary Course

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Elective: Choose one Course from the following:

(Those who have shown adequate proficiency in Hebrew

will be required to take RCS 311)

HIS 311 Nigeria from 1900 to 1960

RCS 311 Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I

2 2

RCS 331 History of Christianity in West Africa

RCS 343 The Relevance of Religion to Man

PHL 351 African Philosophy II

Total

Second Semester

Course No. Title Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament Text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

RCS 362 Religious Ethics II

SOC 328 Political Sociology

SOC 354 Contemporary African Social Thought

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computer Applications

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Elective: Choose one Course from the following:

(Those who have shown adequate proficiency in Hebrew

will be required to take RCS 312)

RCS 312 Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II

RCS 342 Man and His Culture

RCS 344 Religion and Human Values II

RCS 352 African Traditional Religion III

Total

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course No. Title Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 Close of the New Testament Era

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

RCS 491 Project Tutorials

ANT 421 Race and Ethic Relations

ANT 432 Urban Sociology and Anthropology

SOC 432 Industrial Sociology

Total

Second Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 422 New Testament Text II

RCS 492 Project

ANT 411 Comparative African Social Institutions

SOC 451 Sociology of Development

Total

FOUR-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

B.A. EDUCATION/RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL STUDIES

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

RCS 151 Introducing African Traditional Religion

EDU 102 History of Education

EDU 211 Educational Psychology I

Required Ancillary Course

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 111 Use of the Library

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 112 Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament

RCS 124 Introduction to the Tradition of Jesus

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

EDU 201 Philosophy of Education

EDU 205 Sociology of Education

EDU 323 Pre-School Education

General Studies Courses

GSP 102 The Use of English II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Required Ancillary Course

COS 304 Computer Applications

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Course

RCS 201 History of Religions

RCS 213 The People of O.T.: Their History

RCS 223 Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine

RCS 231 Christian History and Doctrine I

RCS 251 African Traditional religion

RCS 261 Religious Ethics I

EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning

General Studies Course

GSP 105 Natural Science I

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Course

RCS 206 Problems of Religious Beliefs and Thought

RCS 214 Exilic and Past-Exilic Israel

RCS 224 Traditions of Jesus

RCS 272 History of Islam in West Africa

EDU 222 Special Methods

EDU 224 Educational Technology

EDU 311 Educational Psychology II

General Studies Course

GSP 106 Natural Science II

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 313 Religion of the Old Testament

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 331 History of Christianity in West Africa

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

EDU 325 Teaching Practice I

EDU 341 Research Methods, Statistics and Computer Usage

EDU 411 Educational Psychology III

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament Text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation & Instruction

Elective: Choose Two Courses from the Following

EDU 219 Principles of Behaviour Modification

EDU 318 Behaviour Modification II

RCS 344 Man and His Culture

Total

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 Close of the New Testament Era

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

EDU 425 Teaching Practice II

Elective Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 407 Modern African Thought

RCS 443 Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

EDU 204 Environmental Education

EDU 433 Classroom Organization and Management

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation

EDU 451 Research Project

Total

THREE – YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

B.A. EDUCATION/RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL STUDIES

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religions

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

EDU 101 Introduction to Education

EDU 102 History of Education

EDU 211 Education Psychology I

EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning

Required Ancillary Course

COS101 Introduction to Computer Science

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 111 Use of the Library

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 112 Introduction to the Old Testament

RCS 124 Introduction to the Traditions of Jesus

RCS 204 Field Trip and Tutorial II

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

EDU 222 Special Methods

EDU 224 Educational Technology

General Studies Courses

GSP 102 The Use of English II

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Required Ancillary course

COS 304 Computer Applications

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 313 Religion of the Old Testament

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

RCS 341 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

EDU 325 Teaching Practice I

EDU 341 Research Methods, Statistics and Computer Usage

EDU 431 Education Administration

General Studies Courses

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 224 Traditions of Jesus

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament Text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

RCS 342 Man and His Culture

EDU 311 Education Psychology II

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation & Instruction

EDU 433 Classroom Organization and Management

General Studies Course

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 Close of the New Testament Era

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

EDU 411 Educational Psychology III

EDU 425 Teaching Practice II

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 362 Religious Ethics II

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation

EDU 451 Project

Elective Choose One Course from the Following:

RCS 416 Pseudo-epigraphic Books of the Old Testament

RCS 444 Theodicy

Total

TWO-YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

B.A. EDUCATION/RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL STUDIES

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 225 Traditions of Jesus

RCS 251 African Traditional Religion II

EDU 211 Educational Psychology I

EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning

EDU 222 Special Methods

EDU 341 Research Methods, Statistics and Computer Usage

Required Ancillary Course

COS 101 Introduction to Computer science

General Studies Courses

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Total 22

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 324 New Testament Text I

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

EDU 205 Sociology of Education

EDU 224 Educational Technology

EDU 311 Educational Psychology II

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation & Instruction

General Studies Courses

GSP 106 Natural Science II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Required Ancillary Course

COS 304 Computer Applications

Total

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 413 Literature of the Old Testament I

RCS 421 Close of the New Testament Era

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

RCS 461 Departmental Seminar

EDU 102 History of Education

EDU 341 Research Method, Statistics and Computer Usage

EDU 411 Educational Psychology III

EDU 431 Educational Administration

Total

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

RCS 272 History of Islam in West Africa

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

RCS 456 Comparative Study of Religion in Africa

EDU 201 Philosophy of Education

EDU 433 Classroom Organization and Management

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation

EDU 451 Research Project

Total

SANDWICH FIVE-YEAR PROGRAMME

FIRST LONG VACATION

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

EDU 101 Introduction to Education

EDU 102 History of Education

EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning

EDU 222 Special Methods

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religions

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament I

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament

Required Ancillary Course

COS101 Introduction to Computer Science

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 The Use of English I

GSP 105 Natural Science I

Total

SECOND LONG VACATION

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

EDU 211 Education Psychology I

EDU 224 Educational Technology

EDU 325 Teaching Practice I

RCS 112 Introduction to the Old Testament II

RCS 124 Introduction to the Traditions of Jesus

RCS 204 Field Trip & Tutorial II

RCS 213 The People of the Old Testament: Their History

RCS 321 Earliest Christianity: The Beginning

General Studies Courses

GSP 102 The Use of English II

GSP 106 Natural Science II

Required Ancillary course

COS304 Computer Applications

Total

THIRD LONG VACATION

Course Code Course Title Unit

Major Courses

EDU 311 Educational Psychology II

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction

EDU 341 Research Method, Statistics and Computer Usage

EDU 431 Education Administration

EDU 433 Classroom Organisation and Management

RCS 224 Traditions of Jesus

RCS 313 Religion of the Old Testament

RCS 332 Christian History and Doctrine II

RCS 351 African Traditional Religion II

General Studies Courses

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Total

FOURTH LONG VACATION

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

EDU 411 Education Psychology III

EDU 425 Teaching Practice II

RCS 214 Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel

RCS 314 Old Testament Prophets

RCS 322 Earliest Christianity: Life and Work of St. Paul

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework

RCS 324 New Testament Text I

RCS 413 Literature of Old Testament I

RCS 431 Christian History and Doctrine III

General Studies Course

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Total

FIFTH LONG VACATION

Course Code Course Title

Unit

Major Courses

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation

EDU 451 Project

RCS 341 Religious Interpretation of Society

RCS 342 Man and His Culture

RCS 362 Religious Ethics II

RCS 414 Literature of the Old Testament II

RCS 421 Close of the New Testament Era

RCS 422 New Testament Texts II

RCS 481 Departmental Seminar

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

Total

COMBINED SOCIAL SCIENCES

PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Phil121	Introduction to Ethics I	2
Phil101	Introduction to Philosophy I	2
Phil131	Introduction to Logic I	2
Phil141	History of Philosophy I (Ancient)	2
RCS101	Introduction to the Study of Religion	2
RCS111	Background of the Old Testament	2
RCS123	The Background of the New Testament	2
RCS151	Introduction to African Traditional Religion	2

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 Use of English I

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Total

Second Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Phil102	Introduction to Philosophy II 2
Phil132	Introduction to Logic II 2
Phil161	Introduction to Social and Political Phil. 2
RCS102	Field Trip and Tutorial I 2
RCS112	Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament 2
RCS124	Introduction to the Tradition of Jesus 2

General Studies Courses

GSP 102 Use of English II

GSP 106 Natural Science II

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Phil211	Introduction to Metaphysics I
Phil231	Epistemology I
Phil242	History of Philosophy I
Phil251	African Philosophy
RCS213	The People of the Old Testament: Their History 2
RCS223	Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine 2
RCS231	Christian History and Doctrine I 2
RCS251	African Traditional Religion I 2
RCS261	Religious Ethics I 2

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

FSS 201 Statistics for Social Sciences I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Second Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Phil222	Ethics II
Phil232	Symbolic Logic
Phil234	Philosophy of Education
Phil272	Topics in Practical Philosophy I
RCS214	Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel 2
RCS224	Traditions of Jesus 2

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computer Application

FSS 202 Statistics for Social Sciences II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

Total

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Phil312	Metaphysics II
Phil323	Aesthetics
Phil352	African Philosophy II
Phil362	Political and Social Philosophy
RCS313	Religion of the Old Testament 2
RCS321	Earliest Christianity: The Beginnings 2
RCS323	New Testament Theological Framework 2
RCS351	African Traditional Religion II 2

General Studies Courses

GSP 207 Humanities I

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Second Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Phil333	Philosophy of Religion 2
Phil334	Epistemology II 2
Phil336	Marxist Philosophy 2
Phil335	Philosophy of Language 2
RCS314	Old Testament Prophets 2
RCS322	Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul 2
RCS324	New Testament Text I 2
RCS332	Christian History and Doctrine II 2
RCS362	Religious Ethics II 2

General Studies Courses

GSP 208 Humanities II

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course No.

Major Courses

Phil414	Philosophy of Mind I
Phil424	Contemporary Issue in Ethics
Phil445	Contemporary Philosophy
RCS413	Literature of the Old Testament I 3
RCS421	Close of the New Testament Era 3
RCS431	Christian History and Doctrine III 3
RCS481	Departmental Seminar 2
	Elective 2/3 Units from Philosophy 2/3

18/19

Second Semester

Courses No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Phil437	Philosophy of Science
Phil438	Philosophy of Social Science
Phil464	Philosophy of Law
Phil472	Seminar
RCS414	Literature of the Old Testament II 3
RCS422	New Testament Text II 3
Phil481	Project 6

19/21

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND RELIGION

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Course: No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

PolSc101	Introduction to Political Science I
PolSc114	Nigerian Legal System I
RCS 101	Introduction to the Study of Religion 2
RCS 111	Background of the Old Testament 2
RCS123	The Background of the New Testament 2
RCS151	Introducing African Traditional Religion 2

General Studies Course

GSP 101 Use of English I

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Elective

Any foreign Language

Second Semester

Course: No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

PolSc101	Introduction to Political Science II
PolSc115	Nigerian Legal System II
RCS 102	Field Trip and Tutorial I
RCS 112	Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament
RCS124	Introduction to the Tradition of Jesus

General Studies Course

GSP 102 Use of English I

GS P 106 Natural Science I

Elective

Any foreign Language

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

Course: No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

PolSc201	Introduction to Political Analysis I 2
PolSc221	Introduction to International Relations 3
RCS213	The People of the Old Testament: Their History 2
RCS223	Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine
RCS231	Christian History and Doctrine I 2
RCS251	African Traditional Religion I 2
RCS261	Religious Ethics I 2

Required Ancillary Courses

FSS 201 Statistics for Social Sciences I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Electives 4 Units

Soc. 101 Introduction to Sociology

Psy. 101 Introduction to Psychology

Second Semester

Course: No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

PolSc241	Foundations of Political Economy 2
PolSc251	Political Ideas 2
RCS206	Problems of Religious Beliefs & History 2
RCS214	Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel 2
RCS224	Traditions of Jesus 2
RCS271	History of Islam in West Africa 2

Required Ancillary Course

FSS 202 Statistics for Social Sciences II

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Course: No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

PolSc361	Logic and Methods of Political Inquiry 2
PolSc341	Politics of Development and Underdevelopment 2
RCS313	Religion of the Old Testament 2
RCS321	Earliest Christianity: The Beginnings 2
RCS323	New Testament Theological Framework 2
RCS351	African Traditional Religion II 2

General Studies Courses

GSP 207 Humanities I

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science

Electives

Any one of these courses

Pol.Sc. 221 Theories of International Relations

Pol.Sc. 332 Theory and Practice of Administration

Second Semester

Course: No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

PolSc301	Political Behaviour 2
PolSc311	Comparative Federalism 2
RCS314	Old Testament Prophets 2
RCS322	Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul 2
RCS324	New Testament Text I 2
RCS332	Christian History and Doctrine II 2
RCS362	Religious Ethics II 2

Required Ancillary Course

COS 304 Computer Application

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

General Studies Courses

GS 208 Humanities II

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

Course: No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

PolSc411	The Military and Politics	3
PolSc425	Third World and Dependency	3
RCS413	Literature of the Old Testament I	3
RCS421	The Close of the New Testament Era	3
RCS431	Christian History and Doctrine III	3

Electives

One elective taken from following

Pol.Sc. 413 Nigerian Local Government

Pol.Sc. 421 Nigerian Foreign Policy

Pol. Sc. 431 Public Finance Administration

Pol. Sc. 443 Revaluation and Society

Pol. Sc. 443 Political Sociology

Second Semester

Course: No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

PolSc412	Politics and Law in Africa 3
RCS 414	Literature of the Old Testament II 3
RCS 422	New Testament Texts II 3
PolSc472	Research Project 6

Electives

One elective from the following

Pol. Sc. 422 Political of International Law

Pol. Sc.423 International Politics of Mass Comm.

Pol. Sc.432 Comparative Public Administration

Pol. Sc.433 Public Personnel Administration

Pol. Sc.424 International Institutions and Organization

PSYCHOLOGY AND RELIGION

FIRST YEAR

First Semester

Courses No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Psy101	Introduction to Psychology	2
Psy102	Learning Process I 2
Psy111	Quantitative Methods in Psychology I 2
RCS101	Introduction to the Study of Religion 2
RCS111	Background of the Old Testament 2
RCS123	The Background of the New Testament 2
RCS151	Introduction to African Traditional Religion 2

General Studies Courses

GSP 101 Use of English I

GSP 105 Natural Science I

GSP 111 Use of the Library and Study Skill

Second Semester

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Unit

Major Courses

Psy103	Determinants of Behaviour
Psy104	Learning Process II
Psy112	Quantitative Methods in Psychology II
Psy121	Basic Concepts in Experimental Psychology
RCS102	Field Trip and Tutorial I
RCS111	Introduction to the Study of the Old Testament
RCS124	Introduction to the Tradition of Jesus

General Studies Courses

GSP 102 Use of English II

GSP 106 Natural Sciences II

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

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Unit

Major Courses

Psy221	General Experimental Psychology I
Psy241	Introduction to Social Psychology
Psy251	Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence
Psy261	Psychology of Personality
RCS213	The People of the Old Testament: Their History
RCS223	Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine
RCS231	Christian History and Doctrine I
RCS251	African Traditional Religion I
RCS261	Religious Ethics I

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 101 Introduction to Computer Sciences

FSS 201 Statistics for Social Sciences I

GSP 201 Peace and Conflict Resolution I

Second Semester

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Major Courses

Psy222	General Experimental Psychology II
Psy233	Psychobiology
Psy242	Psychology of Ethnicity and Ethnic Group
Psy252	Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Ageing
RCS206	Problems of Religious and & History
RCS214	Exilic and Post-Exilic Israel
RCS224	Traditions of Jesus

Required Ancillary Courses

COS 304 Computer Application

FSS 202 Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences.

GSP 202 Peace and Conflict Resolution II

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Curses No. Title

Unit

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Psy311	Statistical Methods in Psychology I
Psy342	Industrial /Occupational Psychology
Psy351	Introduction to Abnormal/Clinical Psych.
Psy371	Theories and Systems
RCS321	Earliest Christianity: The Beginnings 2
Rel323	New Testament Theological Framework 2
RCS351	African Traditional Religion II 2

General Studies Courses

GSP 207 Humanities I

CED 341 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research I

Second Semester

Course No. Title

Unit

Major Courses

Psy301	Cognitive Psychology 2
Psy313	Research Methods in Psychology 2
Psy341	Advanced Social Psychology 2
Psy381	Environmental Psychology 2
RCS314	Old Testament Prophets 2
RCS322	Earliest Christianity: The Life and Work of St. Paul 2
Rel324	New Testament Text I 2
Rel332	Christian History and Doctrine II 2
Rel362	Religious Ethics II 2

General Studies Courses

GSP208 Humanities

CED 342 Courses on Entrepreneurial Development and Research II

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

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Unit

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Psy441	Social Perception 2
Psy443	Psychology of Vocational Behaviour 2
Psy451	Advanced Abnormal/Clinical Psychology 2
Psy452	Behaviour Modification 2
Psy461	Psychological Testing and Test Construction 2
RCS413	Literature of the Old Testament I 3
RCS421	The Close of the New Testament Era 3
RCS431	Christian History and Doctrine III 3

Second Semester

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Unit

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Psy445	Psychology of Union Management Relations 2
Psy455	Forensic Psychology 2
Psy462	Psychological Test and Assessment 2
RCS414	Literature of the Old Testament II 3
RCS422	New Testament Text II 3
Psy491	Project 6

COURSE DESCRIPTION

100 Level

RCS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion 2 Units

This course of study serves as a general introduction to the comparative study of man’s religious experiences, with special emphasis on common features found in religious beliefs and practices. The essence is to study religion as a universal phenomenon. It introduces students to the various definitions of religion from the sociological, cultural and psychological points of view. Keywords include theism, revelation, worship, sacred and profane, symbolism, taboos, myths, and religious language. Uses and abuses of religion in the society are considered.

RCS 102 Field Trip and Tutorial 2 Units

The Course attempts to acquaint students with ancient religious centres, museums, modern religious institutions, ecumenical centres and religious personalities whose wealth of experience will expose students to better understanding of religion.

RCS 111 Background of the Old Testament 2 Units

The Old Testament documents and people did not develop ex-nihilo. Their lives and tradition developed from other Ancient Near Eastern peoples. This explains why some materials in the Old Testament resemble some documents from the Ancient Near East. The course, therefore, studies some archaeological documents that bear semblance with the Old Testament materials especially those from Mari, Nuzi, Ugarit Tell-el –Amarna, etc.

RCS 112 Introduction to the study of the Old Testament 2 Units

The course introduces students to the modern Old Testament criticism beginning with the Textual criticism, Tradico-Historical method to Historical-critical methods. The course also looks at the contributions of scholars like J. Morinus, L. Capellus, G.W.F.Hegel, J. Wellhausen, Gunkel and Scandinavian scholars.

RCS 121 Basic Biblical Greek I 2 Units

This course covers the basic grammar of the language with frequent exercises in translation from Greek into English and from English into Greek. Basic English Grammar is revised as a pre-requisite to basic Greek grammar. The following topics are taught, Diphthongs, Breathings, Elision and Diaeresis, punctuations, iota subscript, crasis, movable consonants – v, and accents. Verbs to be taught include Present, Imperfect and Future Indicative Active. Nouns include Second and First Declensions. Articles, Further uses of Cases and simple sentences are made. Verb to-be are included here.

RCS 122 Basic Biblical Greek II 2 Units

This is a continuation of REL 121 and in addition, more Greek exercises on translation are drawn from the New Testament Greek Text. Present and Imperfect Indicative Passive, Aorist – strong and weak, Adjectives in masculine, feminine and neuter, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Adverbs, and Parsing are the key areas.

RCS 123 The Background of the New Testament 2 Units

The course covers the cultural, literary and ideological background of Palestinian Judaism into which Jesus Christ was born emphasizing the conflict between Judaism and Hellenism, Torah Religion, Sects and Parties, the Rabbis and their influence in first century Judaism, the Temple and it Rituals, Basic Religious Institutions in first century Judaism, the sacred writings and apocalyptic literature, the message and method of apocalyptic as they relate to the New Testament. The problem of the Tradition of the Elders during the time of Jesus is examined.

RCS 124: Introduction to the Tradition of Jesus 2 Units

This course is designed to acquaint students with the development of Jesus’ traditions, Messiahship, introduction to Gospel criticisms ― Form Criticism, Literary Criticism, Source Criticism, Textual Criticism, Redaction criticism ― inspiration/ inerrancy of the New Testament books, the Synoptic problem and the writing of the New Testament books as well as the selection of books into Canon, Messianic secrets of Mark are also examined.

RCS 142 Religion and Human Values I 2 Units

This course aims at emphasizing human dignity as opposed to modern technological advantages man may accrue, important as there are, the population of religious traditions, oral or written which sanction this emphasis- Ethics of chauvinism and U.N. Human Rights.

RCS 151 Introduction to African Traditional Religion 2 Units

This course will expose students to an overview of the traditional religion of Africa (ATR). Emphasis will be laid on such general topics like the definition and characteristic features of ATR, problems of nomenclature; sources; some elements in the structure of ATR and the relevance of ATR in contemporary African situation.

200 Level

RCS 201: History of Religions 2 Units

This course offers special studies in the Pre-historical psychological and sociological theories of the origin and development of religion; characteristic features common to all religious; types and classification of religions and special study of the history and content of the main living religions of Asia.

RCS 202: Basic Concepts in the Study of Religion and Society 2 Units

The course introduces students to those basic and fundamental issues man faces which help man to realize his position as being in relationship with not only the Transcendence but also with the society in which man lives and interacts with his fellow beings, etc.

RCS 204: Field Trip and Tutorial II 2 Units

Students are taught how to examine religious and cultural relics, museums, religious and cultural personalities and institutions. Traditional religious centres, Christian religious centres as well as Islamic religious centre are to be visited by the students to familiarize themselves with the three major religions in Nigeria and the sacred objects and relics which they value very highly. Students are required to present critical reports on their observations during fieldwork.

RCS 206: Problems of Religious Belief and History 2 Units

The course aims at exposing students to various problems which various religious beliefs bring to the society and the relevance of history in helping to find some helpful solutions. The three major religions in Nigeria, their common features, history and tenets will be taught. The major causes of religious conflicts and problems will also be examined. Possible solutions are also proffered.

RCS 208: Introduction to Philosophy of Religion 2 Units

The task of introducing philosophy is given. The course seeks to answer some fundamental questions raised against religious themes as well as understanding these philosophical objections.

RCS 211: Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew 2 Units

The course introduces the students to the structure and working vocabulary of Hebrew language. It also covers such topics as the Hebrew alphabets, external vowels signs (the Massoretic points, principles of the syllable, vowel system and the tone, the dagesh and Begadkephath letters, the Gutturals, and Resh, the Article and adjective, form of the sentence in Hebrew (Meqqeph &Metegh); Personal, Demonstrative, Interrogative and other pronouns; simple forms of the verb, the perfect and imperfect.

RCS 212: Elements of Hebrew Grammar 2 Units

The course is an inseparable pair of Rel. 211. It widens students` knowledge on such issue as: Inseparable preposition, The Noun, Inflection, construct state, pronominal suffixes, The imperative, infinitive and participle, The Jussive, Cohortative and waw consecutive, paradigm of the regular verb; The simple reflexive –Niphal, The intensive, active, passive and reflexive- piel, pu`al and Hithpael.

RCS 213 : The People of the Old Testament: Their History 2 Units

The course familiarizes the students with the History of the Ancient Near Eastern people as it concerns the people of Israel. This takes the students through the life of the Patriarch, the era of tribal amphictony, the Monarchy to the exile of the two Hebrew Kingdom.

RCS 214: Exilic and post Exilic Israel 2 Units

The course starts with historical reconstruction of the exilic era, the early post- exilic period and reconstruction under Nehemiah and Ezra. The history of the Jews under the Persians; The history of the Jews under the Greeks: From Alexander to Selucid domination, The Maccabean revolt and the Hasmonean.

RCS 221: Advanced Biblical Greek I 2 Units

(Pre-requisites REL 121, 123)

The students are introduced to the syntax of new Testament Greek, temporal clauses, reported speech, indirect questions and commands, the subjunctive and optative moods, final clauses, perfects with present meaning. Periphrastic constructions are also employed to help students translate from English to Greek and vice versa; Imperative, Infinitive, Middle Voice, Perfect and Pluperfect, Participles, Third Declension and more Parsing.

RCS 222: Advanced Biblical Greek II 2 Units

This course is an Introduction to textual criticism. Greek texts of selected passages of St. Mark are studied. Methods of preservation of the original traditions of Jesus are examined. The following concepts are defined, conflation, haplography, dittography, palimpsest, codex, minuscule, itacism, interpolation, uncials and cursives, parchments are considered. Internal and external evidences are taught – the habit of scribes, manuscript evidence, the use of Textual Apparatus to solve Textual problems form major part of the part. Deciding of the best reading in a variant text is required. Codices available and their codes are memorized. Authorship, Date and Content of Mark’s Gospel are considered.

RCS 223: Geo-Cultural Setting of Palestine 2 Units

The course examines the geography and climate, roads and hill paths, towns and villages, Houses, Clothes, food and Drink, Education, flowers and birds of Palestine during the time of Jesus. Two centres of Jesus’ Ministry – Capernaum and its neighbourhood, as well as Jerusalem (the last week) are examined. This will help the student to appreciate why some critical statements were made by the New Testament characters.

RCS 224: Traditions of Jesus 2 Units

This course examines the main teachings and miracles of Jesus, discipleship, Sermon on the Mount, the figurative use of mountains and cloud in the Bible, Jesus confrontations with religious and socio-political leaders, Son of God, Son of Man, Lord etc. Deliberate attempts are made to relate these teachings and life mission of Jesus Christ to the socio-economic and political situations of modern African society.

RCS 231: Christian History and Doctrine I 2 Units

The course traces the history of the Primitive Church from the close of the Apostolic Age to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 451 A.D. Special reference is made to the relations of Church and State, the internal organization of the Church, the Roman Primacy, and the doctrinal controversies within the period.

RCS 251: African Traditional Religion I 2 Units

This course offers special studies in the nature of African traditional religion; belief in Supreme God; existence and worship; belief in minor divinities; ancestral cult and reincarnation; priesthood, rites of passage, oracles and divination; secret societies, charms and magic, witchcraft and the future of African traditional religion.

RCS 261: Religious Ethics I 2 Units

The course is designed to offer special studies in the origin, definition and classification of ethical systems; morality and religion; biblical ethics, traditional African ethics and values; conscience, the state and positive law and the democratic ideals.

RCS 262: Ethical and Basic Principles of Counselling 2 Units

The course introduces the students to the core of counselling, the basic principles, and the goals of counselling to varied needs and the ethics relating to counselling skills. The focus is to prepare students for various methods of counselling in times of anxiety, anger, depression and marital problems. The aim is to help individual students to understand themselves, to help one another and to develop counselling skill.

RCS 272: History of Islam in West Africa 2 Units

This is an introductory course, which covers the advent and propagation of Islam in the Empires of the Sudan. The course is a historical survey of the introduction and progress of Islam in the ancient Kingdoms of Songhay, Ghana, Mali and Bornu-Kanem Emirates. Included in the subject matter is an examination of the cultural, religious and social factors responsible for the spread of Islam, and the impact of the religion on the West African sub-region. In addition the course is intended to modern methods of propagating Islam such as educational institutions, mass media, conferences, seminars and the internet.

300 Level

RCS 311: Hebrew Grammar and Syntax I 2 Units

This course is a continuation of Rel 211 &213; Parsing of the causative o- Hiphil and the passive – Hophal; verbal suffixes, use of preposition, verbs with guttural or weak letters as radicals; some common irregular nouns. Students will become conversant with Hebrew grammatical components. They will also translate from Hebrew to English and vice versa.

RCS 312: Hebrew Grammar and Syntax II 2 Units

The course helps the students in applying all the grammar they have learnt in the translation of passages from the Hebrew Bible into English especially in Genesis and Judges. More complex translations are required. Students should be able to isolate technical differences in the biblical versions.

RCS 313: Religion of the Old Testament 2 Units

This is a brief study of the theories of origin of Old Testament religion. This will be studied under (a) Religion of the Patriarchs, (b) Mosaic Yahweism, (c) Religion under the crown and (d) Major changes of Israel’s religion during the exile.

RCS 314: Old Testament Prophets 2 Units

The course studies general introduction to Prophetism in Israel, comprising the Former and the Latter Prophets. It also takes on the major themes from the prophets. Some of these include: the idea of election, responsibility of the nation and individuals before Yahweh, sacrifice, sovereignty of God, House of God, the Day of Yahweh, etc.

RCS 321: Earliest Christianity: The Beginnings 2 Units

This course focuses students’ attention on the beginnings of Christianity emphasizing development of theological thoughts on the Kingdom of God, Synoptic kerygma and Christian self-awareness as a distinct community, the socio-ethical problems associated with the Church changing from a religious movement to religious institution, their failure to win the Jews, the Fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, Hellenistic Christianity and Jewish Christianity, factors that helped the spread of Christianity, re-interpretation of Jesus traditions in the light of Easter experience are taught.

RCS 322: Earliest Christianity: The Life and work of St Paul 2 Units

The course introduces students to major themes in the life, work and theology of Paul. The importance of St Paul to Christian beginning is the beginning of the course. Paul the Jew and Paul the Roman citizen are examined. The significance of the Damascus Road experience of Paul, the Call and Missionary Journeys, Paul’s Theological thoughts on the Law, the fall of man, righteousness – Justification, grace, faith, freedom, Christian ethics, eschatology, and Christology are examined from his letters. Pauline kerygma is juxtaposed with the Apostolic Kerigma.

RCS 323 New Testament Theological Framework 2 Units

This course examines the origin of New Testament Theological motives, Mark’s predictions, Background of the Book of Revelation, New Testament Promises and Predictions, Resurrection of The Saints and Immortality, Recovery of Eschatology, Messiahship and Messianic Hopes.

RCS 324: New Testament Text I 2 Units

This course is designed to acquaint students with the principles and methods of New Testament Exegesis and Hermeneutics. These principles of exegesis are applied to the main teachings and issues in the Epistle to the Romans and Acts of Apostles with Selected passages in Greek or English languages. Authorship, Dates and Content of these books are examined.

RCS 331: History of Christianity in West Africa 2 Units

The aim of the course is to understand what Church history is and to apply this in reconstructing the history of the Church in West Africa from the Portuguese missions to the rise of independent churches. Emphasis will be placed on missionary activates, West African Response and patterns of religious change. The course also studies missionary activities and the growth and spread of churches in Nigeria from 19^th to 21^st Centuries, and what contributions the church has made to the development of Nigeria Proliferation of churches and its effects in the society.

RCS 332: Christian History and Doctrine II 2 Units

The history of the medieval church with special Reference to its reform movements, Theology of reformation and the Christian missions. Reference is made to the doctrines of scripture and tradition faith and work, and grace and merit

RCS 334: African Church Fathers. 2 Units

The aim of the course is to guide the students to know the history of the African Church Fathers in the early Christian Church, with special reference to the significant role, and contributions made by the African Church Leaders in the defence, propagation, growth and the expansion of the Christian Church in the early church.

RCS 336: Reformation Era 1500 –––1650 2 Units

The purpose of this course is to examine the causes of the Reformation started by Martin Luther; the doctrinal teachings of the Reformers. The Counter Reformation by Roman Catholic Church and the general consequences of the Reformation in Europe.

RCS 341: Religious Interpretation of Society 2 Units

This course prepares and acquaints the students with practical everyday life situation facing them; the importance of self-transcendence and moral-transcendence in man as a good citizen. Man and ethics, Man and religion, religion and social institutions, Creation: mythical, biblical and traditional.

RCS 342: Man and His Culture 2 Units

The course studies man and his significance vis-à-vis the culture which he has built. The concept of culture as a creation of the society is examined. It further examines the relationship between culture and religion as well as culture and education. Recent trends in enculturation and acculturation are studied. The exclusive nature of human culture and religion over other lower creation of animates/ primates are examined.

RCS 343: The Relevance of Religion to Man 2 Units

The aim of this course is to help students to realise that religion is a dominant and fundamental force to be reckoned with, otherwise, the society in which man lives becomes chaotic. Emphasis is placed on the values of religion to man especially as a character builder, mobilizer, motivator, and their welfare packages. The importance of achieving this through atmosphere of cordiality and freedom is emphasized.

RCS 344: Religion and Human Values II 2 Units

This is based on Rel 106. The course goes further to raise such important questions as human healthy existence such as honesty, care for the needy, integrity, mutual co-existence and respect, good name as opposed to ill-gotten wealth, obedience to the law of the nation, hard work, egotism, unity of purpose and what effects these have on the immediate society and the nation at large.

RCS 351: African Traditional Religion II 2 Units

The course posits before students the in-depth contents of African culture and religion, starting from Chineke, the Creator, to every other thing created. The significance of worship, sacrifice, ethics, life, death and eschatology. The significance of Chukwu and other created spirits. The role of the traditional religion in nation-building.

RCS 352 African Traditional Religion III 2 Units

The course challenges the students to the continuity of or discontinuity of African Traditional Religion. Comparative issues among the three major religions in Nigeria such as naming ceremonies/ child dedication, Title-taking, Burial rites, etc as well as the role of traditional religion in nation building are considered.

RCS 362: Religious Ethics II 2 Units

This course exposes the students to practical day-to-day ethical problems facing the nation. The focus is to give form to the moral ideals and to exert a strong influence on the development of moral codes in the students. Seminars and assignments on various themes are presented and critically analysed and assessed.

400 Level

RCS 402: Religion and the Nigerian Nation 2 Units

This course is designed to expose the students to the contemporary problems of religion and state. How religion can bring peace and tolerance through religious dialogue; the contributions of religion to national ethical values, the positive and negative contribution of Religion to the state and the world

RCS 411: Hebrew Poetry 2 Units

The nature and main features of Hebrew poetry are studies based on specific Hebrew texts from the Psalter, Wisdom, Proverbs and Lamentation.

RCS 413: Literature of the Old Testament I 3 Units

The course looks at the early development of literary studies of the Old Testament especially as it concerns Transmission, Text and Canon. It also identifies the lost books of Old Testament which were used in the writing of some parts of the Old Testament e.g., the Book of War of Yahweh, The book of Josiah, the Book of righteousness, etc.

RCS 414: Literature of the Old Testament II 3 Units

This course looks deep into the three sections of Old Testament literature which include the Torah (Law), Nabi`im (Prophets) and the Ketubim (Writings) noting their places in the history and religion of Israel. The religion and history of the Israelites are interwoven and interrelated. This accounts for the significant places of the Old Testament literature.

RCS 416: Pseudo- Epigraphic Book of the Old Testament 2 Units

The course studies some interesting themes from some pseudo-epigraphical works of the inter-testamental period. Some of these themes like the kingdom of God, Kingdom of heaven, son of man, etc. cut across the Testaments. This course improves on the knowledge of students in understanding the salient topics and themes in these materials. Myths surrounding these materials are unfolded.

RCS 421: Close of the New Testament Era 3 Units

Movement and development in early Christianity up to the close of the writing of the canonical books of the New Testament are taught. The place of the New Testament for Christianity are also taught. Biblical criticisms, Jesus of history and Christ of faith, the New Quests are examined. How the need for Church Government and discipline, pseudoepigraphy and heresy became a major and critical issue in the early Church.

RCS 422: New Testament Texts II 3 Units

This course applies the principles of Exegesis and Hermeneutics in the main teachings and issues as contained in John’s gospel and the Epistles of John. Selected passages are studied in Greek or English. Exegesis of selected passages is applied to the African society. Date, Authorship, and Contents of these books are exegetically examined. Johannine Soteriology, the significance of the “I Am Statement” and the Signs are examined.

RCS 431: Christian History and Doctrine III 3 Units

The history of the Church from 1750 to the present with special reference to the evangelical revival, the missionary movement, developments of and challenges to liberal though in Roman Catholic and protestant churches; the ecumenical movement; eschatology, atonement, natural theology.

RCS 437: Modern African Religious Thought 3 Units

The aim of this course is to examine the new trends in theological development in Africa scene. It also examines the religious thoughts and ideas that have emerged in the African scene since the emergence of Christianity in West Africa. The focus is on the ideas and thoughts that led to the development of Black Theology, Liberation Theology and emergent of African Theology in response to the Gospel in West Africa.

RCS 443: Religion and Culture in Contemporary Society 2 Units

The aim of this course is to help the students to familiarise themselves with the functions of religion within culture that is inseparably interwoven with it. Since religion is an integral part of culture the impact of the latter on the former is treated. There will also be a comparative analysis of Nigerian culture with other cultures as it touches on Christian religion. The impact of modernity, urbanization, education, Pentecostalism on African culture will be examined.

RCS 444: Theodicy 2 Units

This course discusses in detail the existence of evil in all its forms following the claim that God did not create evil and that He is wholly good. Augustine’s idea of the existence of evil and other ideas will be brought into focus.

RCS 456: Comparative Study of Religion in Africa 2 Units

This course exposes students to trans-cultural study of some basic cultural traits of African countries within the available reach of literature. The use of Max Muller model of comparative religion is studied. The major world religions are studied with a view to sift the common elements and their contrasting views. At the end students are exposed to various religious cultures and their attitudinal behaviours.

RCS 471: Islamic Ethics 2 Units

The course is an introduction to the study of Islamic ethics. Its main aim is to examine the relation between the ethical elements in the Quran, and the moral values in general. The course content includes the study of the close link between religion and ethics in Islam. The main sources of Islamic ethics, such as the Quran, Hadith, Sunna, the Five Pillars and Ijoma are considered. The importance of the Sharia Legal Code in Islam is examined. Basic ethical elements such as the concept of social justice, sin and forgiveness, predestination, brotherhood, day of judgment or resurrection, al-haram and al-halal (prohibitions and lawful acts in Islam) are examined in details.

RCS 481: Departmental Seminar 2 Units

The course aims at exposing students to issues of practice of religion in a pluralistic society like Nigeria; state-religious bodies’ relationships; the issues of Christianity and native cultures and traditions. Seminar Papers are presented by students.

RCS 491 Project Tutorials 1 Unit

This course examines the meaning and nature of academic research. Field and Library forms of research methods are examined. Different methods of collecting and collating data form core part of the tutorial; e.g. interview, questionnaire, respondent, use of library material skills, Internet, etc. Different methods of documentation, including American Psychological Association (APA), Modern Language Association and Classic Styles are taught. The use of the internet for research is taught. Students are expected to have a hands-on experience in internet browsing.

RCS 492: Project 6 Units

Students are required to conduct a research on a problem topic that should be classified in a stress area. Their research report/long essay should follow a specified documentation pattern. The Departmental Board approves the subject of the research paper by the end of the penultimate year of study.

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