NEWMAN EKAN ACADEMY

HISTORY:

Newman bible academy international was founded in 1985 by prof. Willis c. Newman a quest lecturer for international school of theology – USA, Asia and Africa.

Newman Ekan bible academy-Nigeria was founded in 2014 through the cooperative work of REV. Malia Isaac Odah from Nigeria, representing prof. Willis .c. Newman the international director, Newman ministries international from America and Ekklisiyar Kristi A Nigeria (EKAN). This agreement is reflected in the MOU signed by REV. Malia Isaac Odah for Newman and Elder (Dr) Philemon saredou for EKAN dated 11^th july 2014 (copy attached).

The private religious school is entirely dependent upon the prayers and financial support of the Christian community.

Purpose:

Newman bible academy-Nigeria was called into existence, we believe by the Holy Spirit, and has the following objectives among others:-

1.       To provide a place where Christian people can have the opportunity to secure a Christian training / Education at an Interdenominational school in preparation for life, ministry and work.

2.       To provide a centre of high-quality biblical, theological and applied ministries studies for those called to full time Christian service to receive a practical and balanced bible school training.

3.       To provide an Interdenominational school with the commitment to serve the greater Christian community.

MISSION STATEMENT

Newman EKAN bible academy exists to glorify God by equipping Christian leaders with a biblical, theological and practical education empowering them to apply and proclaim the inerrant word of God for world-wide Christian.

ACCREDITATION

Newman EKAN bible academy, presently does not have accreditation with the government of Nigeria. It is endorsed by Newman ministries international (America). It has an affiliation with faith evangelical college and seminary (America).

OBJECTIVES/ OUTCOMES:

In accomplishing it’s goals, the Newman EKAN Academy strives to complete the following objectives among others;-

             i.      To assit each student to understand his personal scriptural relationship and responsibility to God and his fellowman.

             ii.       To give the student a good understanding of bible doctrine, including the distinctive 

                        Evangelical beliefs.

            iii.       To give the student a working knowledge of both the old and New Testament.

            iv.       To teach the students to control personal emotions through the power of the Holy Spirit

                        based on biblical theology rather than experiential theology.

             v.       To channel the development of each student’s character through basic Christian principles.

BOARD TO TRUSTEES

The school has seven (7) members governing council for a tenure of four (4) years.

ACADEMY CALENDER AND FEES

Books/Materials                             -                    N7400.00 (Founded)

School Fees –Yearly-                     -                    N15,000.00 Certificate, N25,000.00

                                                                              Diploma; N30,000.00 Degree and

                                                                              70,000.00 Master Degree Programmes.

DURATION

Certificate                                        -                   1 year

Diploma                                            -                  2 years

Degree                                              -                  4 years (3years with Diploma)

Master                                               -                  2 years.

YEAR ONE COURSE

TH101 - Christian Foundation. B1102 - New Testament Survey

B1103 – Old Testament survey.B1104 – Bible Interpretation

M1105 – Speech Communication.B1106 – Mattew – Acts.

M1107 – Christian Counseling.B1108 – Pauline Espisttles

B1109 – General espisttles. M1110 – methods of evangelism

YEAR TWO COURSES

M211 – Christian Leadership.    TH212- Theology one:-Bibliography

TH213 – Theology two: Introduction, God, Holy Spirit, Angels, Satan.

TH214 – Theology three: Humanity, sin,Christ, Salvation, infant salvation.

TH215 – Theology four:- Last things M216 – Christian life skills

M217 – Cross Cultural Communication. B1219 - 1Kings – Proverbs.B1220-Ecclesiastes – Malachi

 COURSE OF STUDY

Each course, out of 20 courses, IS