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Department of African Spiritual Geography, Eco-Theology, and Religious Tourism

FACULTY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND FAITH-BASED INNOVATION (FSDFI)
CERTIFICATE LEVEL

CORE COURSES

  • ASG 101 – Introduction to Spiritual Geography
  • ASG 102 – Sacred Space in African Traditional Religion
  • ASG 103 – Biblical Foundations of Sacred Places
  • ASG 104 – Ecology in Scripture: Genesis to Revelation
  • ASG 105 – Land, Creation, and the African Christian Worldview
  • ASG 106 – Introduction to African Eco-Theology
  • ASG 107 – The Environment and African Christian Ethics

BORROWED COURSES

  • GEN 101 – Research and Writing for Theological Studies (General Studies)
  • CSO 101 – Introduction to African Society and Culture (Christian Sociology)

CORE COURSES

  • ASG 201 – African Cosmology and Territorial Spirituality
  • ASG 202 – Sacred Landscapes and Pilgrimage Traditions
  • ASG 203 – Theology of Land and Creation in Scripture
  • ASG 204 – Land Dispossession and African Church Response
  • ASG 205 – Spiritual Mapping, Mission Strategy, and Authority of Prayer (expanded)
  • ASG 206 – The Role of the Church in Ecological Restoration
  • ASG 207 – Biblical Geography and the Missional Journey
  • ASG 208 – Field Study: Mapping Sacred Spaces (Field-based)
  • ASG 209 – Holiness, Sacred Space, and Spiritual Pollution (new)

BORROWED COURSES

  • CSO 201 – African Environmental Ethics (Christian Sociology)
  • MSS 203 – Missiology and Contextualization (Missional Studies)
  • PBIS 202 – Religion, Land, and Conflict (Peacebuilding)
  • CCH 201 – Christian Approaches to Sustainable Development (Community Health)

Total Courses: 15
Credit per Course: 2–3 Units

CORE COURSES

  • ASG 301 – Theological Anthropology and Land Ownership
  • ASG 302 – Christian Environmental Advocacy and Justice
  • ASG 303 – Land as Blessing and Judgment in the Prophets (includes defilement/holiness)
  • ASG 304 – Climate Change and African Theological Responses (includes purity and sin ecology)
  • ASG 305 – Missional Theology and Ecological Discernment
  • ASG 306 – Territorial Spirits, Warfare, and Intercession (expanded with prophetic prayer)
  • ASG 307 – Interfaith Dialogue and Shared Sacred Spaces
  • ASG 308 – Sustainable Theological Praxis: Water, Food, and Farming
  • ASG 309 – Creation Theology and African Indigenous Wisdom
  • ASG 310 – Field Project: Eco-Spiritual Ministry Planning
  • ASG 311 – Prayer Mapping and Consecration of Land (new practicum/seminar)

 BORROWED COURSES

  • CSO 302 – Land Tenure Systems and Community Identity (Sociology)
  • PBIS 301 – Peacebuilding and Environmental Conflict Resolution (Peacebuilding)
  • BSM 303 – Prophetic Books and Land Justice Themes (Biblical Studies)
  • CCH 304 – Environmental Analysis and Reporting (Community Health – new)

Minimum Credit Load: 40 Courses / ~120 Units
Capstone Project Required
Courses expand theological, contextual, sociological, and environmental integration.

 CORE COURSES

  • ASG 401 – African Theology of Place and Identity
  • ASG 402 – Environmental Displacement and Ecclesial Response
  • ASG 403 – Public Theology, Environmental Analysis, and Advocacy (expanded)
  • ASG 404 – Comparative Sacred Geographies: African, Biblical, Global
  • ASG 405 – Sacred Geography and Theological Ethics
  • ASG 406 – Urbanization and the Loss of Sacred Landscapes
  • ASG 407 – Seminar in Sacred Geography in African Revival Movements
  • ASG 408 – Final Thesis / Applied Research Project

BORROWED COURSES

  • CSO 403 – Land, Ritual, and Identity in African Cultures (Sociology)
  • PBIS 404 – Conflict, Territory, and Peacebuilding in Africa (Peacebuilding)
  • BSM 405 – Pauline Theology and Creation Care (Biblical Studies)
  • MSS 401 – Holistic Mission and Ecological Engagement (Missional Studies)
  • CCH 401 – Environmental Theology in African Public Health (Community Health)
  • GEN 401 – Advanced Research Seminar in Contextual Theology (General Studies)
  • EDT 405 – Seminar in African Indigenous Education Sy
  • ASG 501 – African Territorial Theology and Sacred Ecology
  • ASG 502 – Environmental Missiology and Land Ethics
  • ASG 503 – Theology of Environmental Justice and Restoration
  • ASG 504 – Indigenous Ecological Knowledge and Biblical Frameworks
  • ASG 505 – Faith-Based Environmental Advocacy and Campaigns
  • ASG 506 – Spiritual Mapping and Geo-Spirituality
  • ASG 507 – Research Seminar in African Eco-Theology
  • ASG 508 – Capstone Project or Field Documentation
  • GEN 501 – Research Methods and Theological Writing (Borrowed)
  • LDR 501 – Environmental Leadership in Faith Communities (Borrowed)
  • BIB 501 – Biblical Theology of Creation and Land (Borrowed)
  • COM 501 – Communication for Faith-Based Environmental Campaigns (Borrowed)
  • PRA 501 – Eco-Mission and Community Engagement (Borrowed)
  • CUL 501 – Indigenous Culture, Religion, and Environmental Practice (Borrowed)
  • HLT 501 – Creation Care and Public Health Interface (Borrowed)
  • ASG 601 – Advanced Theology of Territory and Sacred Land
  • ASG 602 – Eco-Theology and Climate Ethics in African Christianity
  • ASG 603 – African Spiritual Cosmologies and Missional Implications
  • ASG 604 – Applied Spiritual Geography and Environmental Leadership
  • GEN 601 – Graduate Research Methods and Academic Ethics (Borrowed)
  • BIB 601 – Temple Imagery and Biblical Land Narratives (Borrowed)
  • ECO 601 – Faith-Based Sustainable Development Models (Borrowed)
  • MTH 601 – Master’s Thesis (25,000–30,000 words)

Core Seminars:

  • THD 711 – Theology of Creation and Territorial Transformation
  • THD 712 – African Sacred Environmentalism and Prophetic Geography
  • THD 713 – Global Eco-Theologies and African Missional Dialogue
  • THD 714 – Theology, Land Conflict, and Peacebuilding
  • THD 715 – Advanced Seminar in African Spiritual Geography
  • THD 716 – Missional Innovation for Faith-Based Environmental Reform
  • GEN 701 – Doctoral Research Methods and Ethics (Borrowed)
  • LDR 701 – Strategic Leadership in Eco-Mission and Advocacy (Borrowed)
  • COM 701 – Scholarly Writing and Faith-Based Public Engagement (Borrowed)
  • THD 800 – Doctoral Thesis (40,000–60,000 words)

This full academic program equips students with the theological, cultural, historical, and technical skills to steward, interpret, and promote Christian sacred places and environmental narratives through a missional and faith-based development lens.

  • TRT 101 – Introduction to Religious Tourism and Christian Pilgrimage
  • TRT 102 – Biblical Foundations of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage
  • TRT 103 – Christian Heritage and Historical Movements in Africa
  • TRT 104 – Introduction to African Sacred Geography
  • GEN 101 – Research and Writing for Theological Studies (Borrowed)
  • BIB 101 – Feasts, Fasts, and Sacred Journeys in the Bible (Borrowed)
  • MIN 101 – Theology of Revival and Territorial Transformation (Borrowed)
  • SOC 101 – Community and Cultural Impact of Faith-Based Tourism (Borrowed)

Core Courses:

  • TRT 201 – Sacred Landscapes and Christian Pilgrimage Practices
  • TRT 202 – Christian History and Revival Trails in Africa
  • TRT 203 – Theology of Altars, Shrines, and Sacred Spaces
  • TRT 204 – Christian Festivals and Public Memory
  • TRT 205 – Faith-Based Tourism and Economic Empowerment
  • TRT 206 – Mapping Religious Routes and Revival History

Borrowed/General Courses:

7. GEN 201 – Research Methods and Community Documentation
8. MIN 201 – Ministry in Historical and Sacred Contexts (Borrowed)
9. COM 201 – Christian Communication and Heritage Promotion (Borrowed)
10. LDR 201 – Christian Leadership and Cultural Stewardship (Borrowed)
11. BIB 201 – Biblical Theology of Land and Territory (Borrowed)
12. PRA 201 – Field Visit to Sacred or Revival Heritage Site

  • TRT 301 – Christian Pilgrimage Theology: Then and Now
  • TRT 302 – African Sacred Sites and Spiritual Geography
  • TRT 303 – Revival Movements and Sacred Monuments
  • TRT 304 – Theology of Memory, Liturgy, and Sacred Journeys
  • TRT 305 – Managing Faith-Based Tourism Enterprises
  • TRT 306 – Developing Christian Museums and Archives

Borrowed/Shared Courses:

7. LDR 301 – Leading in Sacred-Site Management and Public Theology
8. ECO 301 – Theology of Community Economies and Pilgrimage Tourism
9. COM 301 – Digital Documentation and Faith-Based Media Promotion
10. GEN 301 – Project-Based Research and Proposal Writing
11. BIB 301 – Sacred Geography and Prophetic Movements in Scripture
12. PRA 301 – Community-Based Christian Heritage Documentation Project
13. HLT 301 – Christian Wellness Retreats and Restorative Sites
14. CUL 301 – Cultural Anthropology and African Religious Travel Patterns

 

  • BGT 201 – Introduction to Biblical Geography and Ancient Maps
  • BGT 202 – Sacred Spaces and Missional Frontiers in Scripture
  • BGT 203 – Old and New Testament Geographic Narratives
  • BGT 204 – Understanding Territorial Warfare in the Bible
  • BGT 205 – African Landscapes and Biblical Analogies
  • GEN 201 – Research and Documentation (Borrowed)
  • BIB 201 – Biblical Theology of Land and Covenant (Borrowed)
  • MIN 201 – Spiritual Mapping and Intercession (Borrowed)
  • COM 201 – Communicating Territory-Based Missions (Borrowed)
  • PRA 201 – Geographic Mission Planning Practicum
  • BGT 301 – The Missionary Journeys of Paul and Apostolic Movements
  • BGT 302 – Territorial Mission Strategy and Global Missions
  • BGT 303 – Geography of Revival and Church Planting Movements
  • BGT 304 – Missional Use of Maps and GIS Tools in Ministry
  • BGT 305 – Discerning Spiritual Climate of Regions
  • GEN 301 – Community-Based Research and Strategy (Borrowed)
  • BIB 301 – Prophets and Prophetic Geography (Borrowed)
  • MIN 301 – Kingdom Advancement and Geographical Insights (Borrowed)
  • LDR 301 – Strategic Leadership in Territorial Missions (Borrowed)
  • COM 301 – Visualizing Missions and Territory (Borrowed)
  • PRA 301 – Mapping Exercises and Mission Strategy Report
  • CUL 301 – Cultural and Linguistic Zones in Missional Mapping

YEAR 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF BIBLICAL GEOGRAPHY

Semester 1

  • BGT 101 – Introduction to Biblical Geography
  • BIB 101 – Sacred Spaces and Territories in the Bible (Borrowed)
  • GEN 101 – Research and Writing for Theological Studies (General)
  • MIN 101 – Introduction to Missiology (Borrowed)
  • CUL 101 – African Geography and Cultural Territories (Borrowed)

Semester 2

  • BGT 102 – Geography of the Old Testament
  • BIB 102 – Land and Covenant in the Pentateuch (Borrowed)
  • SOC 101 – Territorial Communities and Religious Influence (Borrowed)
  • GEN 102 – Field Observation and Reflection Journal (General)
  • PRA 101 – Local Terrain Mapping Exercise

YEAR 2 – BIBLICAL AND STRATEGIC MAPPING

Semester 3

  • BGT 201 – New Testament Geography and the Ministry of Jesus
  • MIN 201 – Missionary Journeys of Paul and the Early Church (Borrowed)
  • BIB 201 – Theology of Land, Exile, and Restoration (Borrowed)
  • COM 201 – Communicating Geography and Mission (Borrowed)
  • PRA 201 – Map Sketching and Geographical Resource Project

Semester 4

  • BGT 202 – Prophets and the Territories of Israel
  • LDR 201 – Strategic Leadership and Territory-Based Missions (Borrowed)
  • GEN 201 – Research Methods and Biblical Mapping (General)
  • MIN 202 – Introduction to Spiritual Mapping (Borrowed)
  • PRA 202 – Group Mapping of Historical Mission Movements

YEAR 3 – TERRITORIAL THEOLOGY AND CULTURAL STRATEGY

Semester 5

  • BGT 301 – Theology of Nations and Redemptive Territory
  • MIN 301 – Kingdom Expansion and Territorial Intercession (Borrowed)
  • COM 301 – Visual Tools for Mission Mapping (Borrowed)
  • BIB 301 – Biblical Patterns of City Transformation (Borrowed)
  • PRA 301 – Mapping Exercise: Territorial History and Mission Case Study

Semester 6

  • BGT 302 – Apostolic Strategy and Geographic Mission Fields
  • CUL 301 – Language Zones and Cultural Mission Fields (Borrowed)
  • LDR 301 – Leading in Territorial Revival and Transformation (Borrowed)
  • MIN 302 – Missional Analysis of Unreached People Groups (Borrowed)
  • PRA 302 – Strategic Map Presentation and Territorial Strategy Plan

YEAR 4 – ADVANCED STUDIES AND APPLICATION

Semester 7

  • BGT 401 – Redemptive Geography and End-Time Mission Strategy
  • BIB 401 – Canonical Themes in Biblical Geography (Borrowed)
  • GEN 401 – Thesis Proposal Writing and Methodology (General)
  • THS 401 – Theology of Land, Spiritual Conflict, and Dominion (Borrowed)
  • LDR 401 – Visioning and Leading Geographic Mission Movements (Borrowed)

Semester 8

  • BGT 499 – Bachelor’s Thesis (8,000–10,000 words)
  • PRA 401 – Final Mission Mapping Field Report
  • BGT 402 – Roundtable Seminar: Biblical Geography and Territorial Theology
  • COM 401 – Public Communication of Territory-Based Research (Borrowed)
  • MIN 401 – Global Missions and Strategic Deployment (Borrowed)
  • BGT 601 – Advanced Biblical Geography and Redemptive Territory
  • BGT 602 – Theology of Nations and Missional Dominion
  • BGT 603 – Kingdom Expansion through Territorial Occupation
  • BGT 604 – Strategic Mapping for Global Church Growth
  • BGT 605 – Land Theology and End-Time Mission Patterns
  • GEN 601 – Postgraduate Research and Writing (Borrowed)
  • BIB 601 – Canonical Geography and Apostolic Era (Borrowed)
  • MTH 601 – Master’s Thesis (25,000–30,000 words)
  • FCD 201 – Introduction to Faith-Based Tourism and Pilgrimage Diplomacy
  • FCD 202 – African Christian Heritage and Cultural Narratives
  • FCD 203 – Religion and Diplomacy in African History
  • FCD 204 – Biblical Hospitality and International Relations
  • FCD 205 – Culture, Identity, and the Global Church
  • GEN 201 – Research Methods in Religious and Cultural Studies (Borrowed)
  • COM 201 – Communication for Cultural Dialogue and Diplomacy (Borrowed)
  • SOC 201 – Religious Tourism and Community Relations (Borrowed)
  • MIN 201 – Theology of Unity and Intercultural Mission (Borrowed)
  • PRA 201 – Field Experience in Faith-Based Cultural Engagement
  • FCD 301 – Faith, Culture, and International Peacebuilding
  • FCD 302 – Pilgrimage Diplomacy and Interfaith Dialogue
  • FCD 303 – Cultural Mapping and Christian Outreach Strategy
  • FCD 304 – Religion, Tourism, and National Development
  • FCD 305 – Protocols and Ethics in Religious Diplomacy
  • LDR 301 – Leadership and Ethics in Faith-Based Diplomacy (Borrowed)
  • CUL 301 – Cross-Cultural Communication and Contextualization (Borrowed)
  • COM 301 – Media and Faith Diplomacy (Borrowed)
  • GEN 301 – Field-Based Research and Proposal Writing (Borrowed)
  • BIB 301 – Biblical Themes of Exile, Diaspora, and Global Relations (Borrowed)
  • PRA 301 – Cultural Engagement Strategy and Practice
  • HLT 301 – Faith and Wellness in Pilgrimage and Cultural Exchange

YEAR 1 – FOUNDATIONS

Semester 1

  • FCD 101 – Introduction to Faith-Based Tourism
  • TRT 101 – Christian Pilgrimage in Biblical and African Contexts
  • GEN 101 – Research and Writing for Theological Studies (Borrowed)
  • BIB 101 – Biblical Geography and Sacred Narratives (Borrowed)
  • CUL 101 – Introduction to African Cultures and Religious Practices (Borrowed)

Semester 2

  • FCD 102 – Cultural Anthropology and Christian Witness
  • TRT 102 – Revival History and Heritage Trails in Africa
  • LDR 101 – Leadership Foundations for Cultural Engagement (Borrowed)
  • SOC 101 – Community and Cultural Development (Borrowed)
  • PRA 101 – Field Visit: Sacred Sites and Local Heritage Centers

 YEAR 2 – SYSTEMS AND ENGAGEMENT

Semester 3

  • FCD 201 – Christian Hospitality and Biblical Diplomacy
  • COM 201 – Christian Communication and Heritage Promotion (Borrowed)
  • FCD 202 – African Christian Heritage and Cultural Legacy
  • MIN 201 – Missional Theology and Cultural Stewardship (Borrowed)
  • GEN 201 – Research Methods and Community Documentation (Borrowed)

Semester 4

  • FCD 203 – Protocol, Ethics, and Intercultural Etiquette
  • CUL 201 – Intercultural Missions and Religious Diversity (Borrowed)
  • FCD 204 – Sacred Spaces, Festivals, and Cultural Identity
  • SOC 202 – Religion, Society, and Peacebuilding (Borrowed)
  • PRA 201 – Field Research: Documenting Faith Heritage and Cultural Sites

 YEAR 3 – STRATEGY AND DIPLOMACY

Semester 5

  • FCD 301 – Faith-Based Tourism for Peace and Development
  • FCD 302 – Theology of Christian Heritage and Memory
  • LDR 301 – Christian Leadership in Intercultural Contexts (Borrowed)
  • COM 301 – Digital Media and Heritage Preservation (Borrowed)
  • BIB 301 – Biblical Themes of Diaspora, Exile, and Restoration (Borrowed)

Semester 6

  • FCD 303 – Pilgrimage Diplomacy and Religious Dialogue
  • CUL 301 – Cross-Cultural Communication for Christian Leaders (Borrowed)
  • MIN 301 – Theology of Nations and Global Unity (Borrowed)
  • FCD 304 – Religious Tourism and Economic Empowerment
  • PRA 301 – Community Project: Tourism, Peace, and Christian Witness

YEAR 4 – INTEGRATION AND RESEARCH

Semester 7

  • FCD 401 – Religion and Soft Power: African Models of Faith Diplomacy
  • FCD 402 – Christian Tourism and Environmental Stewardship (Borrowed from Eco-Theology)
  • GEN 401 – Thesis Seminar and Supervision
  • THS 401 – Theology of Land, Identity, and Peoplehood (Borrowed)
  • LDR 401 – Public Theology and National Reconciliation (Borrowed)

Semester 8

  • FCD 499 – Bachelor’s Thesis/Project (8,000–10,000 words)
  • PRA 401 – Practicum in Tourism, Cultural Diplomacy, and Christian Leadership
  • FCD 403 – Roundtable Seminar: Christian Faith and Cultural Narratives
  • COM 401 – Advocacy and Communication for Cultural Dialogue (Borrowed)
  • FCD 601 – Theology of Cultural Diplomacy and Reconciliation
  • FCD 602 – Interfaith Pilgrimage, Global Missions, and Diplomacy
  • FCD 603 – Christian Tourism, Culture, and African Public Theology
  • FCD 604 – Religion, Cultural Heritage, and Soft Power
  • GEN 601 – Postgraduate Research Methodology and Ethics (Borrowed)
  • COM 601 – Diplomacy through Faith-Based Communication (Borrowed)
  • LDR 601 – Strategic Leadership in Global Religious Engagement (Borrowed)
  • MTH 601 – Master’s Thesis (25,000–30,000 words)

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