EXECUTIVE MASTER’S IN THEOLOGY, SPIRITUAL GEOGRAPHY & ECO-MISSIONAL STRATEGY (EM-TSGES)

Description

Program Introduction
The Executive Master’s in Theology, Spiritual Geography & Eco-Missional Strategy (EM-TSGES) is a 6-month hybrid postgraduate program designed for visionary leaders, pastors, missionaries, scholars, and professionals committed to integrating theology, place-based analysis, and ecological stewardship into transformative missional practice.
In a time when the global church faces complex challenges—from climate change and social injustice to cultural fragmentation and rapid urbanization—this program provides participants with the tools to discern, map, and respond strategically to the interplay between faith, environment, and community.
Through a combination of academic rigor, applied research, field-based learning, and reflective praxis, participants will be equipped to design and lead sustainable eco-missional initiatives that honor both God’s creation and human communities.
The program is structured around 6 modules (17 courses):
Month 1: 2 foundation courses
Months 2–6: 3 courses each, focusing on leadership, policy, integration, and applied research
Delivered in a hybrid model (online, seminars, and practical engagements), EM-TSGES allows students to balance professional responsibilities while advancing their theological, strategic, and missional competencies.
Program Scope
The scope of EM-TSGES covers three interconnected domains:
1.Theological Foundations:
oDeep engagement with Christian theology, eco-theology, and African missional perspectives.
oExploration of biblical, historical, and contemporary frameworks for holistic mission.
2.Spiritual Geography:
oTools and methods for mapping spiritual, social, cultural, and environmental realities.
oAnalysis of how geography, place, and context shape ministry and community transformation.
3.Eco-Missional Strategy:
oDesign and implementation of sustainable, contextually relevant ministry strategies.
oLeadership, governance, advocacy, and policy engagement for creation care and social justice.
The program culminates in a Capstone Project and Oral Presentation, where participants synthesize research, theology, and applied practice into an actionable eco-missional initiative.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of EM-TSGES will be able to:
1.Theological Integration – Articulate a theology that integrates faith, ecology, and geography in ways that empower holistic mission.
2.Contextual Discernment – Map and analyze spiritual and social landscapes to design effective ministry responses.
3.Strategic Leadership – Lead communities, churches, and organizations in eco-missional initiatives that are ethical, sustainable, and impactful.
4.Applied Research Skills – Conduct independent applied research that addresses practical challenges in African and global contexts.
5.Advocacy & Policy Engagement – Engage public, ecclesial, and policy spaces with informed strategies rooted in justice, stewardship, and mission.
6.Practical Implementation – Translate academic insights into real-world ministry practices through projects, advocacy campaigns, and community development initiatives.
7.Global & Ecumenical Engagement – Participate meaningfully in global theological conversations, bringing African and eco-missional perspectives into dialogue with other traditions.
Modules & Course Descriptions
Month 1 – Module 1: African Theological Praxis & Foundations (6 Credits)
TSG 601 – African Christian Theology & Missional Praxis
Explores the roots and developments of African Christian theology and its implications for mission in the contemporary church.
TSG 602 – Comparative Theology: African & Global Perspectives
Introduces comparative theology, highlighting the interaction between African theological perspectives and global Christian thought.
Month 2 – Module 2: Theology & African Spiritual Geography (6 Credits)
TSG 611 – African Spiritual Geography: Sacred Spaces & Cosmology
Examines the concept of sacred spaces, territorial spirits, and cosmology in African spirituality, with Christian theological engagement.
TSG 612 – Prayer Mapping & Territorial Theology
Equips students with tools for spiritual mapping and missional strategies in contested or spiritually significant spaces.
TSG 613 – Biblical Geography & Missional Insights
Analyzes biblical geography and its parallels with African contexts to draw missional applications.
Month 3 – Module 3: Eco-Theology & Environmental Missional Strategy (6 Credits)
TSG 621 – Foundations of Eco-Theology
Introduces the theological basis for creation care and ecological responsibility in Christian faith.
TSG 622 – Environmental Ethics & Creation Care
Engages ethical questions around environmental degradation, justice, and stewardship.
TSG 623 – Indigenous Knowledge Systems & Sustainability in Africa
Explores African indigenous ecological wisdom and its integration with Christian eco-missional strategies.
Month 4 – Module 4: Research & Praxis Seminar (6 Credits)
TSG 631 – Research & Writing for Theological Studies
Develops academic writing and research skills specific to theology and missional studies.
TSG 632 – Case Studies in Spiritual Mapping & Eco-Mission
Analyzes real-world applications of eco-mission and prayer mapping from African and global contexts.
TSG 633 – Field Project: Environmental/Community Analysis
Students conduct practical environmental or community assessments with theological reflection.
Month 5 – Module 5: Leadership, Policy & Strategic Engagement (6 Credits)
TSG 641 – Theology, Ecology & Public Policy in Africa
Addresses the intersection of theology, environmental policy, and governance in African societies.
TSG 642 – Climate Change, Justice & Christian Advocacy
Explores the role of the church in addressing climate change, advocacy, and justice issues.
TSG 643 – Strategic Leadership for Eco-Missional Churches
Equips leaders with strategies for implementing eco-missional practices in congregations and organizations.
Month 6 – Module 6: Capstone Project & Oral Presentation (6 Credits)
TSG 651 – Independent Applied Research Project
Students undertake an independent research project integrating theology, spiritual geography, and eco-mission.
TSG 652 – Integration of Theology, Spiritual Geography & Eco-Mission
Guided reflection and synthesis of program learnings into practical ministry application.
TSG 653 – Capstone Oral Defense / Practical Ministry Presentation
Students present their research findings or ministry innovations before a faculty panel.
Assessment Methods
Essays & Theological Reflections: 30%
Fieldwork & Applied Ministry Projects: 30%
Capstone Project & Defense: 40%
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of ministry or professional experience.
Submission of:
oCompleted application form
oAcademic transcripts & certificates
oCV/Resume
oRecommendation letter from a pastor, mentor, or employer
Graduate Profile
Graduates of this program will be equipped as eco-missional leaders, strategic theologians, and change agents who can transform churches, communities, and societies by integrating faith, environment, and mission in African contexts.
Assessment Methods
Essays & Theological Reflections: 30%
Fieldwork & Applied Ministry Projects: 30%
Capstone Project & Defense: 40%
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Environmental Studies, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of ministry or professional experience.
Submission of:
oCompleted application form
oAcademic transcripts & certificates
oCV/Resume
oRecommendation letter from a pastor, mentor, or employer
Graduate Profile
Graduates of this program will be equipped as eco-missional leaders, strategic theologians, and change agents who can transform churches, communities, and societies by integrating faith, environment, and mission in African contexts.