This course introduces the basic principles of accounting theory and practice, emphasizing the sole proprietorship form of business. Primary areas of study include the theory of debit and credit, accounts, special journals, the accounting cycle, notes and interest, accruals and deferrals, receivables, inventory, plant assets, and the preparation of financial statements.

This course continues the study begun in course 321 of basic accounting fundamentals and principles. Topics covered will include: introduction of partnership, corporate, and managerial accounting, stocks, bonds, budgets, investments in stocks and bonds, cash flow statement, and financial statement analysis. Course prerequisite: 321 Accounting 1

A literary, historical and theological introduction to the book of Acts and its place in the Bible. Lectures will describe the progress of the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). Special attention will be paid to the church’s understanding of its nature and mission, the work of the Holy Spirit in guiding and equipping the church, and the church’s relations to Judaism, Hellenism, and the Roman Empire.

An examination of the philosophy of mass media usage in Christian witness, with supervised involvement in radio production. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Broadcasting

This course will examine the history, theory, and methodology of Social Anthropology with a detailed examination of culture, society and anthropology in Africa.  It will also examine the ways societies organize their ideas into domains, and how those domains can be divided.  The development of language, and the process of communication on several levels will be considered, as well as the ways societies change as reflected in their language and cultural behavior.

This course covers the ancient indigenous cultures and the early foreign powers of North Africa, as well as the entrance of Christianity.  Also included are the relations between Christianity and Islam, economic and social developments surrounding both colonization and the slave trade.  National independence movements will also be traced.

This course covers the ancient Khoisan and Bantu migrations and their impact into the modern age. Also included will be a consideration of the Dutch and British presence, and their impact on religion, culture and economy. The impact of Christian missions will be traced alongside social and economic developments. Early and later colonial relations will be explored along with national independence movements.

This course aims at empowering servants leaders with practical Agricultural production technology. Topics included are Pig Production, Dairy Production, Banana Production and Mango Production. Students learn theoretical concepts in class and then implement them practically in the University’s farm, applying them to a special project.

This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Applied Agriculture 1.  Topics included are Poultry Production, Small ruminants (sheep & goats), Vegetable production and Apiculture.  Students implement the theoretical concepts taught in class practically in the University’s farm, particularly applying the principles to a special project.

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to communication theory, and the function of mass media in society, particularly as it relates to the church in Africa.  Instruction in this course will make use of video and mini-disk/tape cassette in a workshop format.

In this course, the role of the receiver as an equal partner in communications will be explored.  Self-analysis in the process of personal communication will be used as a method of determining the receptivity of an audience.

see: Introduction to Bible Translation

This course will equip women with the biblical understanding necessary for training future generations of women. Students will be able to develop a curriculum to teach others the important role that God has designed for women. The class will focus on Scriptural themes such as God’s design of woman as a helper; the Gospel empowering women to fulfill their design; the covenant community’s function as the culture in which women are equipped to live out the implications of their design; male headship as enabling women to fulfill their creation design; the role of women in passing the legacy to the next generation.

see: Fundamentals of Broadcasting

This course is designed for advanced students in Radio Broadcasting. The principles of broadcasting management and the related fields of program planning, promotion, finance, follow-up and feedback will be studied. The strategy for Christian broadcasting will be examined from various perspectives as well as the evaluation of the philosophy and goals of the Christian broadcaster

A critical examination of the various ethical theories and their application to concrete practical issues in today’s business environment. Emphasis is placed upon the recognition of assumptions and the practice and application of a biblical world and life view in the marketplace.

The course aims at producing students with a Christian perspective in business practice. As such it involves course units that will inculcate legal and Christian ways of doing business. Generally, the course covers major legal principles and current Acts governing business in Uganda and the Common Law jurisdictions, but with a deliberate fusion of such principles with Christian Business Ethics.

This course focuses on understanding statistics and how to use it to support business decisions. Specific topics covered will include: sampling, probability, the normal distribution, graphs and charts, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, hypothesis testing, nonparametric tests, statistical inference, correlation and regression. The course will also consider the rationale, planning and preparation of a statistical study. Students will learn how to use scientific calculators to make statistical calculations, and to use Excel for the calculation and display of statistical results.

Each lesson begins with singing exercises designed to improve breathing, sound-making, voice, register and flexibility.  After this the choir rehearses musical pieces in preparation for a performance at the end of term.

Students will begin to learn how to read music. Topics covered will include the treble and bass clefs and staffs, note names and values and time signatures. Students will also experientially learn about changing keys in singing, correct breathing and posture to maximize volume and endurance, singing in parts (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Contralto or Bass), how to lead a song in worship, different types of songs and their uses, and how to compose a song.

A study of the needs, characteristics, thought process, and moral development of children. Topics include the methods, resources, and programs for helping children develop spiritually. Also, the administration and supervision of children’s ministries will be discussed.

Examination of the needs, curricula and methods that may be used by churches and other agencies in teaching adults. The course includes the role of worship, fellowship and ministry in Christian education of adults.

A study of the needs, characteristics, thought processes, and moral development of young people. During the course students will study methods, resources, and programs designed to help the youth develop spiritually. Understanding the developmental stages of youth will serve as a major goal of the course, as well as procedures for supervising youth ministries.

The course is a study in Man as a moral being made in God's image.  Students will explore both the requirements and prohibitions that God's law expresses.  Applications will be made to concrete situations in life.  Topics covered will include ethical issues related to family life, church life, and life in society.

This course will survey the history of the Christian church, beginning with the days of the first Apostles. Various epochs in the life of the church will be considered, including the early church Fathers, the medieval period, the reformation, and the modern age. The development of Christian doctrines will be studied in their historical context.

This course is designed to examine the critical elements and factors that will lead to appropriate and useful actions/decisions whether in business, education, industry, or churches.  Issues surveyed:  facing personality traits, procedures for decisions, roles and leadership, relationships, group climate, etc.  How can one make a significant impact on such a group in consultation with others who may be opponents or supporters of his ideas?

This course will study the various problems that challenged the early church.  A careful study will be made of Paul's solutions to problems such as church divisions, immorality, lawsuits among believers, marriage and singleness, controversies over foods, the resurrection of the body, and principles of public worship.

This course constitutes a careful study of the necessary Biblical elements for effective counselling.  Some of the subjects covered are:  Biblical presuppositions, counselling as a work of the Holy Spirit, the underlying problems of mental illness, the language of emotion and action, Biblical confrontation and admonition, proper confession, psychosomatic responses, depression, cyclical responses, and methods that lead clients to self-discipline and personal progress.

In this course, students will strengthen and expand basic composition skills in non-fiction and fiction writing that could be applicable to a variety of personal or employment needs. The course will focus on exercises that will develop creative thinking and a personal writing style.

see: Foundations of Curriculum Development

This course will introduce the student to these later books of the old and the new covenant scriptures. General introduction will include the dating, authorship, structure and literary form of the two books. The prophetic dimension of the books as well as their relevance for the church today will be considered.

This course seeks to establish the uniqueness of Christian Media Practice over Mainstream Media. It seeks to define what “Christian” is and what it is not. The student is required to investigatively discover this uniqueness by relating the various media modes, platforms, ideologies, ethical codes, practices, and technologies to/with orthodox Christian teachings, ethics and practice. The student is to filter all the other media ideologies and practices through the biblical culture and ethics.

This is the introductory course in economics. It explains what economics is about and the major concepts of economic knowledge such as economic systems, factors of production, money, demand and supply, market price determination, costs of production and market structures. The course aims to enable the student to be literate in the basic economic issues that face every society, namely poverty, income distribution, prices and the behavior of markets.

This is the second part of the introductory course in economics. Among the major topics covered are national income accounts, fiscal and monetary policy, national income determination, growth, fluctuations, employment, interest rates and balance of payments. Pre-requisite: Economics 1.

This course is designed to equip the student with basic skills for teaching. The theoretical foundations and practical application of the teaching-learning process will be explored, informed from psychology, pedagogy, and biblical theology. Students will have opportunities to practice the methods learnt in lectures and write lesson plans. The course will concentrate on a biblical view of the teaching-learning process. Topics to be addressed include learning theory, age group characteristics, motivation, creativity, and instructional practice.

This course is a study of the Christian approach to organizational leadership within the school and church. Students will consider various aspects of administration such as personnel selection, training, leadership, planning, decision-making, organization, communication, delegation, interpersonal skills, time management and problem solving.

The course will present educational theory and classroom practice, emphasizing the values and skills of systematic observation of human behavior. Students will identify and analyze the major current theories of learning. The course is designed to familiarize the student with models of learning and development that address differences due to age, gender, culture, individual intelligence, and learning disabilities.

The course will continue to discuss the connection between educational theory and classroom practice, emphasizing the values and skills of scientific observation of human behavior. Students will review the major theories of learning designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students by choosing and using a variety of methods and evaluating their effectiveness.The course will continue to discuss the connection between educational theory and classroom practice, emphasizing the values and skills of scientific observation of human behavior. Students will review the major theories of learning designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students by choosing and using a variety of methods and evaluating their effectiveness.

A foundational course for first year students in the use of basic skills of academic writing: planning, composition, editing, vocabulary and grammar development, and logical thinking. Emphasis will be placed on concrete performance that makes use of these skills.

A concentration on basic communication skills, building on concepts developed in English 1.  This course focuses on writing, reading, and research; the emphasis will be on correctness, clarity, unity, and analysis. Essays and a research paper are required. Prerequisite: English 1.

A literary, historical and theological introduction to the book of Exodus and its place in the Bible. Lectures will summarize the theological significance of each major section of the book. Special attention will be paid to topics such as the life and character of Moses, the nature of divine revelation, and the nature and purpose of divine law. Other lectures will consider the significance of the religious institutions and practices described in the book of Exodus, especially as they relate to New Testament teaching on the person and work of Jesus Christ.

This course will provide an introduction to corporate finance; financial statements analysis; securities and capital markets, investments and portfolio management, risk and rates of return, international finance; pension plans and fund management. Students will be introduced to elementary concepts of financial management in a corporate setting and to various strategies for raising short term and long term capital. Prerequisites: Economics 1; Accounting 1.

In this course, students taking the education program will investigate how philosophy and belief influence the development of school systems, teaching methods, and environments. Emphasis will be placed on how teachers and administrators interpret and apply educational principles based on student needs and the requirements of various stakeholders (such as parents, government, employers, and society).

The course aims to furnish information to would-be broadcasters about how a radio works. Students are given information to enable them to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of radio and TV as methods of mass communication.

This course covers the foundations of numerical skills. In addition, the course addresses practical topics such as rounding and estimating, speed, distance and time problems, practical applications of ratio and proportion, managing bank accounts and other business applications including interest. During the course the students will increase their proficiency in mental arithmetic, written calculations and the use of basic electronic calculators.

This course will study Hebrews, James, 1/2 Peter, 1/2/3 John and Jude as the letters of the New Testament that are not addressed to a specific church in a particular locale. Topics considered will include: the distinctiveness of the high priesthood of Jesus the Christ, the practical wisdom provided for the direction of the Christian's life, the role and inevitability of suffering for the Christian, the key function of love toward God and man, and the dangers of apostasy for the life of the Christian.

A study of the first book of the Bible, noting its foundational role in the revelation of God's truth concerning this world, its origin, its corruption, its redemption and its consummation. Subjects covered include the significance of God's work of creation in contrast with the modern theory of evolution, the nature and uniqueness of man as created, man's original corruption by the entrance of sin, the role and purpose of the generational structure of the book, the [supposed] curse on Ham, the divine calling, promise and commission of Abraham and his seed, the significance of the later patriarchs, and the prophetical promise of a Redeemer for a fallen humanity. Some analysis of the validity of negative criticism as found in many treatments of Genesis is also considered.

Greek 1 takes beginners from the first stage of learning to read Greek syllables and words to an understanding of some basic grammatical forms. Vocabulary and grammar are learned in meaningful contexts.

Greek 2 builds on the introductory work done in Greek 1, looking especially at verbs forms and participles.  Small portions of the Greek New Testament are used for translation exercises.  Prerequisite: Greek 1.

Greek 3 aims at helping the student increase proficiency in Greek by building on Greek 1 and 2. The course focuses on translating in the Greek New Testament, while paying special attention to grammatical structure and form (parsing verbs, declining nouns and specifying parts of speech).

Greek 4 continues the student translating the New Testament and reviewing grammatical structure and form, while introducing the student to biblical exegesis in the Greek. Typically, the students will work their way through one New Testament book, aiming at a thorough exegetical understanding of it.

Greek 5 continues reviewing grammatical structure and form, while adding advanced Greek grammatical insights. Students will apply the Greek skills learned in their previous four Greek courses in the translation and exegesis of a New Testament book. This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to interpret the New Testament from the Greek.

Greek 6 continues sharpening the student’s exegetical skills in the Greek New Testament. Students will translate and interpret a New Testament book (or books) that employ ample quotations from the Old Testament. Special attention will be devoted to the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament.

An introduction to the principles and methods of biblical interpretation. Lectures will describe the history of biblical interpretation; the nature of the Bible as divinely inspired, inerrant and infallible Scripture; and the principles of grammatical, historical, literary and theological interpretation. Special attention will be paid to the role of biblical and systematic theology in interpretation.

This course contains three major components:

(a) lectures on methods of biblical interpretation, including techniques of grammatical-historical interpretation, special problems in theological interpretation, and the place of genre in biblical exegesis;

(b) recitation sessions offering students the opportunity to refine and practice their interpretive skills through group exegesis of assigned passages;

(c) independent research, consisting in the writing of a formal exegesis paper on a biblical passage chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.

This course presents various central concerns of education in historical perspective, with attention to the ancient Greeks and Romans and continuing through to modern times. Philosophy and practice are critiqued from a Christian viewpoint.

This course involves instruction and exercises directed toward improving the skills required for the delivery of a sermon. Attention is directed toward climactic structure and personal and communal application of a message grounded in scripture that will move the hearers to obedient action.

While Homiletics 1 develops preaching skills in general, Homiletics 2 will deal with expository preaching in particular. Learning how to plan a year in the pulpit will be a part of this course.

This course will introduce students at the tertiary level to Information Technology. Students will learn the significance of Information Technology and become aware of business and educational opportunities in the field of IT. The course is also directed at equipping students with self-reliant skills in the field of IT such as History of Computing, Data processing, Computer Hard & Software, Computer Servicing, Repair and Maintenance and Microsoft Office Applications.

This course provides students with advanced skills in Repair and Maintenance, Computer Networking Basics and above all full office utilization of Computers as day to day users in the field. The course is aimed not only at creating end users but technicians, network administrators, programmers and also teachers of Information Technology. It is also directed to opening up avenues to students on International networking (Internet) to enable them to socialize, obtain information and engage in E-commerce.

This course will equip students with leadership skills for training future generations. Students will be able to provide children with a consistent, persuasive, and biblical framework for understanding the world God has made and their place in it. The course will demonstrate that instructing children is more than informing their minds by transferring data, but impressing their hearts with biblical, transforming truth.

This course seeks to explain both the historical and current motivation for translating the Bible. The fundamental principles of Bible translation will be studied along with a more detailed study of a few of the specific techniques required. Emphasis will be placed on students applying the principles learnt to translation into their own mother tongue. Students will conduct a translation project, and will experience some exposure to groups involved in translation in Uganda.

This course will help the student to examine the basics of communication: the components of mass communication models; the communication theories, systems and institutions of mass communication. It will consider the functions of communication, the players in the communication process and determine the communicator’s role. It will also consider the barriers to communication and effects of mass communication on society. The course will make a survey of the mass media (TV, Radio, Newspapers, and Internet) and any primary mass media. Mass media models, economics of mass media, media demassification; media conglomeration and media melding plus a survey of global mass media will also be touched.

A literary, historical and theological introduction to the Gospel of John and its place in the Bible. Lectures will introduce students to the background and social context of John’s Gospel, its main themes, and its special contributions to the overall teaching of the New Testament. Particular attention will be paid to John’s portrayal of Jesus Christ, especially in the relationships between the discourses and the narrative sections of the book. Additional lectures will cover topics such as the historicity of John’s gospel, the relationship of John’s gospel to the Synoptic Gospels, the chronology of John’s account of the life of Christ, and special interpretive problems arising from John’s literary style.

A study of the significance of the land of promise and its possession by God's old covenant people. An analysis of the theological significance of the “conquest” of the land, noting how it relates to current circumstances both within and without the land of Israel.

Students will participate in creating the University’s annual testimony book by writing articles as reporting journalists.  The course will also teach the fundamentals of photography.  Layout design, editorial journalism and publishing procedures are overviewed.

This course focuses on providing students with communication and leadership concepts that should guide them as potential Christian servant-leaders in the field of communication. Emphasis will be placed on nurturing excellence in decision-making under challenging circumstances.

This course introduces some of the basic theories relating to leadership and management in educational establishments from a Christian perspective.  It notes how these theories might apply in a range of situations and cultures, both national and institutional.  The course moves through a brief survey of modern leadership theory noting the major paradigms of the past 150 years.  It also introduces the basic theory of leadership formation and development, examining current issues and trends impacting education.  The course seeks to identify some of the key biblical leadership values of Christian leaders engaged in educational ministries.

This course is designed to make the student aware of the responsibilities and requirements necessary for true servant leadership in ministry. Rather than viewing ministry as a means for self-advancement, the student is led to understand that every calling to ministry is a calling to be a servant rather than to be a lord. Topics covered include (1) the personal spiritual growth necessary for servant leadership; (2) relational skills necessary for servant leadership; and (3) organizational and administrative gifts necessary for servant leadership in ministry.

This course reviews the basic issues facing the modern leader, and presents students with the tools needed to be a “Servant Leader.” Character qualities necessary for leadership will be defined from a biblical perspective. The course will also address the methods by which leaders can produce others who will also lead.

The course begins with an introduction to the library: its layout, policies, and computer catalogue. Students take quizzes in order to familiarise themselves with the library classification scheme and its main subject areas. Later on they are asked to read, and take notes on, a number of short articles. Each article is discussed in the class and its main thesis identified.

This course will include overviews of theoretical approaches to the study of literacy, as well as instructional ideologies & methodologies. Classes will include discussion of various approaches to literacy in education, including close scrutiny and evaluation of authentic materials in both local languages and English. Topics covered will include: how to prepare necessary learning and teaching materials; how to train literacy workers; how to plan and organize a program for the distribution of books, running of classes, production of further reading material, further training; assessment of materials, instruction methods, and overall program effectiveness.

The course consists of readings from various literary genres, including fiction, poetry, and drama. Selections are taken from various cultures. All the works will be analyzed from a Christian perspective. The readings will also be analyzed from a literary-critical perspective to appreciate the particular forms and devices employed in each genre. Analytical papers will demonstrate student mastery of these concepts.

This course introduces the student to the principles and practices of marketing.  Topics covered will include the nature and scope of marketing; marketing research; consumer motivation and behavior; product planning and development; brands, packaging and product characteristics; distribution channels and retail markets; the wholesale market and wholesale middlemen; management of physical distribution; pricing policies and strategies; promotional activities; advertising; international marketing. 

The course will introduce the student to the practical necessities of planning, promoting and distributing goods and services in a competitive environment.

see: Fundamental Mathematics

The course will examine the aspect of freedom of the press and its constitutional guarantee (i.e. according to Uganda’s 1995 press statute). It will also look at the history, principles and provisions of the law of defamation (libel and slander) and other statutory restrictions of the media. Copyright laws and the nature of literary property, contracts and other rights will also be studied.

Media writing is designed to help students become more effective in writing for the media, especially in writing for newspapers.  The course defines “news,” explains its values, and demonstrates the different types of news stories.  Techniques taught involve selecting and writing effective “leads,” writing the complete story, editing and proofreading.

A study of the centrality of God's redemptive acts on behalf of people from all nations of the world from the Old and New Testaments.  A look at the unique mission of the church in the context of its general ministry with special focus on the Great Commission.  An insight into the role of both the cultural and supracultural in the context of cross-cultural evangelism.  An overview of the

contemporary challenge of reaching three billion people who have not yet heard the saving gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the critical role of church planting in the extension of God’s kingdom.

This course introduces students to the functions of money and banking and their application to day-to-day business transactions. Topics covered include: financial institutions, markets, inflation, demand and supply of money and exchange rates.

This course will study the progressive unfolding of the revelation concerning the person and work of Jesus as the Christ, the promised Messiah of the old covenant scriptures, as that revelation consummates in the new covenant scriptures. Special attention will be give to Jesus as the fulfillment of the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament, “beginning with Moses and all the prophets.”

A study of the theology of the Old Testament in terms of its progressive unfolding of the truth of redemption as it finds its consummation in Jesus Christ. Topics covered in the course include the nature and method of biblical theology, the distinctiveness of biblical theology in contrast with systematic theology, the nature and extent of God's covenants, and the role of the successive divine covenants with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and the new covenant. Reference is also made to the modern Old Testament biblical theologies such as those of Eichrodt, von Rad and Childs.

The Old Testament in the New Testament combines hermeneutics, exegesis and theology in focusing on how the New Testament authors employed the Old Testament. Special attention will be given to whether we today should employ the apostles’ interpretive methods of the Old Testament and, if so, how to go about it.

A study of the form and content of the poetical books of the Old Testament, including Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and Lamentations. The nature of Hebrew poetry will be considered, as well as the distinctive function of these books in the life of Israel and the church today. Consideration will be given to the proper method of interpreting these books, as well as the manner in which they provide a distinctive insight into the fullness of grace as it is found in Jesus the Christ.

A study of the origin, development and message of Israel's prophets. Subjects studied will include the prophet's call and commission, prophets true and false, covenant and law in the proclamation of the prophets, the prophetic application of law and covenant.  The biblical-theological setting of Israel's prophets will be considered, particularly in relation to the nation's exile and restoration.  The various stages of prophetic ministry will be analyzed, including the message of prophets anticipating exile (Hosea and Isaiah), prophets experiencing exile (Ezekiel and Daniel), and prophets restored from exile (Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi).  The possibility of prediction in prophecy will also be considered.

This course is designed to give the students some expertise in holding open-air meetings in Africa. This expertise will be accomplished through developing a love for people and a desire to see the lost saved. Some of the best open-air evangelists will be studied.

This course consists of lectures and guided research. Lecture topics will include a review of the biblical record of the Apostle Paul’s life and ministry, as well as an overview of his contribution to New Testament teaching. Lectures and readings will describe Paul’s theology of sin and salvation, the nature and attributes of God, the Trinity, ethics, ecclesiology and Christian mission. For the research project, students will identify, summarize and interpret pertinent passages related to a theme in Paul’s life and ministry. The instructor will provide guidance in special research methods for New Testament studies.

This course trains Christians to be effective ambassadors of Christ.  Subjects covered include building relationships, presenting a personal testimony, presenting the gospel of grace as it is found only in Jesus Christ, and receiving Him by faith.  Further subjects considered include the commitment of the new believer, discipleship, handling problems in following up contacts, and responding to objections and opposition.

Personal Finance provides a thorough biblical treatment of Christ’s Lordship over our finances. Special attention will be given to the God-honoring way of acquiring and utilizing personal finances. Key areas of emphasis are God’s ownership and our stewardship of finances, especially work, saving, and giving.

See: Old Testament Poetical Books

Principles and Practice of Worship provides an overview of how God’s people have worshipped him from earliest times in the Old Testament until the present day. Special emphasis will be given to how worship developed from the second to the seventeenth centuries, comparing and contrasting it to the Old and New Testaments. Although private worship will be included, the main focus will be leading in public worship at church services.