Mission

At ETS the Bachelor of Theology (equivalent) accredited by ECTE is attained after three years of full-time study. In Germany, a one-year professional subsequent Internship is required to qualify as a recognized qualification.

It combines theoretical knowledge with practical application and Christian ministry experience and is designed to equip the student for work in a missionary capacity whether in church work, education, Christian Care or parachurch activity.

The Foundation Certificate is a required basis for the studies that follow hence its competencies apply to the B.Th. plus the following for the Mission Major.

General Competencies

• Acquire a basic understanding of the Bible and use reference works such as Lexica, Concordances and Commentaries effectively.

• Produce a synthesis of the development of the history and theology of the Christian church.

• Understand and apply critical judgment as to the place of the social sciences in Christian ministry.

• During the course of the program to experience spiritual growth, personal development and professional maturity to be able to function competently and responsibly in a leadership capacity.

• Acquire and develop communication and relational skills that will enable practical competence.

• Through spiritual formation and mentoring to appreciate how spiritual development operates.

• To apply the skills and abilities needed for the practice of ministry.

Specific Competencies

• Acquire and develop communication skills to function in a cross-cultural environment.

• Prepare to exercise responsible leadership with an awareness of other World Religions.

• Exhibit a sensitivity to members of other world religions

• Describe and apply basic missiological principles to various cultural concerns.

• Articulate and personify a practical theology for the task of leadership in a mission context.