The Seminary (NBTS began its Bachelor of Religious Education Programme in 1970, conferring the first degree in it in 1973. Graduate of the Seminary have made excellent records in graduate schools in Africa, Europe and America. Fifty-five percent (55%) of all degree graduates since 1971 up to the end of the eighties have undertaken higher studies. The Seminary’s long-range faculty development programmes have begun to yield results. Various degree programme available are listed below.

1. BACHELOR OF CHURCH MUSIC IN AFRICAN CHURCH MUSIC

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The purpose of B.C.M. in African Church Music is to lay solid foundation for would-be teachers and leaders in African Church music at the Baccalaureate level. At the end of the programme, the products should have got enough practical skills with sound theoretical and theological principles that underlie African church music practice. The programme also prepares candidates for Postgraduate studies.

2. BACHELOR OF CHURCH MUSIC IN WESTERN CHURCH MUSIC

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The purpose of B.C.M. in Western Church Music is to lay solid foundation for would-be teachers and leaders in Western Church music at the Baccalaureate level. At the end of the programme, the products should have got enough practical skills with sound theoretical and theological principles that underlie Western church music practice. The programme also prepares candidates for Postgraduate studies.