| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Linguistics and Bible Translation (B.Th) |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary offers a four year Batchelor of Theology degree designed to train Bible translators and linguists who can also serve as pastors, Bible teachers, and administrator in the local Church setting. The school received her authorization to create from the Ministry of Higher Education in Cameroon under the name the Baptist Institute of Higher Learning. |
| Keywords | Missions, Theology, Pastoral, Administration, leadership development, Ministry, Bible translation, Linguistics |
| Languages Programme Available in | French |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Cameroon / Extrême-Nord; Cameroon / Nord-Ouest |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Language Learning Methods; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation |
| Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000 |
| Actual Cost | US$ 450 per year |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 4 years |
| Average hours of study per week | 18 |
| Methods of instruction | Lectures, internet, CD |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 0 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Must hold the General Certificate of Education in at least two subjects. |
| Other Prerequisites | A Christian in good standing and preferrable a Christian who is aware of his or her calling into the ministry. |
| Qualifications gained | B. Th. in pastoral ministries |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Cameroon Baptist Convention, Ministry of Higher Education, (ACTEA Correspondent) |