The church is not a building or an institution — it is the gathered people of God, the body of Christ, the community where broken people are meant to find restoration. Yet too many churches are themselves broken — wounded by leadership failure, toxic culture, or theological drift. This course studies the biblical doctrine of the church, its mission and governance, the theology of pastoral care, and the unique context of the African church in global Christianity. You will learn to serve within the church's structures while also recognising when those structures need their own restoration.
Soul restoration does not happen in a vacuum — it happens within the body of Christ. This course grounds your counseling in the church, not outside it, and equips you to understand the nature, purpose, and leadership of the community God designed for healing.
Study the biblical images of the church — body, bride, temple, family — and understand the church's mission in the world.
Module quizzes (4 quizzes)
Church analysis project: evaluate the pastoral care capacity of a local church
Leadership reflection paper: biblical leadership applied to your own ministry context
Final examination
Passing score: 70% on all assessments. Students who do not meet the passing score may retake assessments after additional study.