BTCP/L Dar es Salaam exists to provide accessible and comprehensive theological training to church leaders; teaching them to be rooted in the authority of Scripture and empowering them to grow in Christ as they plant churches and make disciples.
The BTCP/L curriculum has 10 courses that the students complete over 18 months. The courses are:
Bible Study Methods (40 classroom hours)
Old Testament Survey (60 classroom hours)
New Testament Survey (60 classroom hours)
Preaching Biblical Messages and Pastoral Ministry (60 classroom hours)
Bible Doctrines (60 classroom hours)
Personal Spiritual Life (40 classroom hours)
Church Ministry/Administration/Education (40 classroom hours)
Teaching Principles and Methods (40 classroom hours)
Church History (60 classroom hours)
Missions/Evangelism/Discipleship (60 classroom hours)
Typically our students come to our campus and stay for two weeks of intensive learning. They return to their homes and churches, to implement the things they have learned for two months, and then return for the next class. They are a cohort and provide encouragement and support to one another throughout their studies and long after they graduate.
Life-On-Life Equipping for Ministry
Provides the “irreducible minimum”
Trains students to properly handle the Word of God
Equips students with knowledge and practical skills
Church-based, comprehensive education
Cross-denominational setting
Enables and encourages students to equip and train others
Exhorts students to personal obedience and growth toward maturity in Christ
Focuses on biblical principles, truths, and concepts, not mere accumulation of knowledge
Promotes an ongoing process of assimilation of knowledge
No traditional measuring devices such as exams and term papers
Student motivation comes from a personal desire to be Biblically equipped, not from grade point averages, or fear of failure on exams
AFFORDABLE & APPROACHABLE
Courses are very affordable and are based on the local setting. Classes are conducted in a relational setting. Students will usually be able to prepare for class, spending about 1 hour of home study per hour of classroom participation.
THEOLOGICALLY SOUND & EXTREMELY PRACTICAL
Students will systematically study every book of the Bible and develop practical ministry skills, in order to be equipped to serve in their churches and live a joyful, multiplying life of discipleship.
NO EXAMS & NO ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES
Regardless of your academic background, you can be biblically equipped to serve the Lord. For that reason, we do not use traditional measuring devices like exams or term papers.
ACCEPTED FOR ADVANCED STANDING BY DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Completion of the BTCL program qualifies graduates to apply for advanced standing at Dallas Theological Seminary, potentially saving time and money toward a Master's Degree.