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Spark Certificate · 6 Weeks · Online · Open Entry
Spark Certificate in African Biblical Foundations
Discover Africa’s deep presence in Scripture and learn to read the Bible through African eyes. Six weeks of theological exploration grounded in the scholarship of Kwame Bediako, John Mbiti, and the African hermeneutical tradition.
Duration
6 Weeks
Mode
Online
Credential
Spark Cert
Intake
Monthly
What You Will Have Built by Graduation
A written personal reflection of 800 words on one Old Testament or New Testament passage, interpreted using at least one African hermeneutical lens studied during the programme.
What This Programme Covers
- Africa in Scripture — tracing African peoples, places, and narratives across both the Old and New Testament
- Introduction to African hermeneutics — what it means to read and interpret the Bible from an African context
- Key African theological scholars — engaging the thought of Kwame Bediako, John Mbiti, and their contemporaries
- Reading the Bible through African eyes — culture, community, ancestors, and faith in interpretive practice
- Contextual interpretation — applying African hermeneutical frameworks to specific biblical texts and ministry settings
Who This Is For
Ministry leaders, Bible study facilitators, theological students, and any African Christian who wants to engage Scripture with confidence from within their own heritage. This programme is equally valuable for those in formal ministry and those simply deepening their personal faith.
Entry Requirements
This programme is open to everyone. No prior theological training, seminary background, or academic qualifications are required. A personal Bible and a willingness to engage African scholarship seriously is all you need to bring.
Programme Quick Facts
Award: Spark Certificate
Duration: 6 Weeks
Delivery: 100% Online
Entry: Open — no requirements
Intake: Every month
Ready to Go Further?
This Spark Certificate counts as credit toward the full Certificate in African Biblical Studies (CABS). Upgrade at any time after graduation.
Read Africa’s Story in Scripture — Starting This Month
Six weeks of serious, rooted biblical study grounded in the African theological tradition.