Earn a Bachelor’s in Theology Without Leaving the Ministry
Deepen your theology without leaving your congregation. A 4-year, part-time degree in English with Swahili translation — just five weeks per year.
Partners
Who Runs This Program
Three names. One mission. Over a century of theological education behind you.
Years of Heritage
Higher Baptist Theological Seminary, Warsaw (WBST)
A Polish Baptist school authorized to award bachelor’s degrees in theology. 100+ years of heritage. 30th anniversary in 2025.
Africa Inland Church Tanzania
Our joint-program partner. Invited us here in 2020 through Archbishop Mussa Masanja Magwesela. Local trust. Local leadership.
International Theological College Tanzania
Launched 2019. 29 graduates from Geita in 2023. Now on four campuses: Mwanza, Geita, Bunda, and Dar Es Salaam.
Our Mission
Built for Leaders Who Cannot Pause Their Calling
Deepen Your Foundation
Biblical knowledge. Stronger doctrine. Sharper tools. Close the gap you have been feeling.
Stay With Your Flock
Five weeks per year. No relocation. No sabbatical. Study without ever leaving your congregation.
Bless Others More
Umebarikiwa uwabariki na wengine. Be blessed so you can bless others. Multiply your impact.
#+ students in Tanzania
Curriculum
What You Will Study
The program is being mapped to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), targeting 180 credits. Alignment verification is in progress. Your degree will carry weight beyond East Africa.
Biblical Studies — 33%
Old and New Testament, hermeneutics, exegesis. The foundation of everything.
Systematic Theology — 25%
Doctrine, ethics, the nature of God and the Church. Think clearly. Teach confidently.
Practical Theology — 25%
Pastoral care, liturgy, discipleship, counseling, church planting. Ministry that works on Monday.
Church History — 15%
Global and African church history. Know where you come from to know where you are going.
Capstone
Research and defend a bachelor’s thesis. Graduate with proof of mastery.
Academic Workload
What It Takes to Graduate
This is a real degree with real standards. Here is what you will complete between and during your residencies:
~250 hours per year on campus and online
Final essays per course
Required reading between sessions
Active participation in discussions and online sessions
650+ lecture hours across four years in intensive week-long blocks
Bachelor’s thesis — researched, written, and defended under faculty supervision
How The Year Works
Three semesters. Five week-long meetings. The rest of the time, you keep serving.
Semesters 1 & 3
Two meetings each. One week on campus, one week online.
Semester 2
One on-campus intensive only. Deep focus. Face-to-face community.
Attendance Policy
Mandatory at every meeting. Miss one, repeat the year. Plan ahead.
Meet Your Lecturers
Equipped to Equip You
Doctoral-level faculty from Poland, the USA, South Africa, Cameroon, and Tanzania. Bishops, archbishops, and published scholars.
Dr. Mateusz Wichary
Dr. Randy Hacker
Mussa Masanja Magwesela
Dr. Jeff Gage
Dr. Godwill Ncham
Dr. Calvin Brown
Dr. Jean Robertson
From Our Students
“I am very happy with the ITCT, it is very practical and beneficial. I recommend it to everyone. Praise God!”
Yves Kalume
“I am very happy with the ITCT, it is very practical and beneficial. I recommend it to everyone. Praise God!”
Yves Kalume
“I am very happy with the ITCT, it is very practical and beneficial. I recommend it to everyone. Praise God!”
Yves Kalume
Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
Big decisions need clarity. Here is what pastors and church leaders ask before they say yes.
Who is actually running this program?
The Higher Baptist Theological Seminary in Warsaw, Poland — a 100-year-old institution — in joint partnership with Africa Inland Church Tanzania. Archbishop Mussa Masanja Magwesela invited us here in 2020.
Do I have to leave my church to study?
No. Only five week-long meetings per year. Three on campus, two online. You keep serving while you learn.
What if I miss one meeting?
Attendance is mandatory. Miss one, repeat the year. Each week covers material that cannot be made up independently.
Is the degree recognized internationally?
Awarded by an authorized Polish seminary. ECTS alignment is in progress, targeting 180 credits for broader international standing.
What language are classes in?
English, with live Swahili translation at every session.
How much does it cost?
400,000 TSH per year. One-time 10,000 TSH application fee for first-year students. Pay monthly, per session, or upfront.
Where do I send payments?
AICT Theological Centre | CRDB PLC | 0150903676900 | Swift: CORUTZTZ
Which campus should I choose?
Mwanza, Geita, Bunda, Tabora, or Dar Es Salaam. Pick the one closest to your ministry base.
When does the next year start?
Fall 2026.
What if I still have questions?
Contact your nearest campus coordinator or reach out through the application page. We are here to help.
Inspire to take action
Dr. Mateusz Wichary
Bishop
#+ students
in Tanzania
Your Next Step
Your Next Step
The institutions are ready. The faculty is in place. The campuses are open. The only question is whether you are ready to step into what God has next for you.
Hours of lectures
A Price That Respects Your Ministry
Annual tuition is 400,000 TSH. Choose the rhythm that fits your church budget. One-time 10,000 TSH application fee for first-year students. No hidden costs.
TSH
33,333
Monthly
Spread across 12 months
Easy on church budget
Automatic schedule
Low monthly impact
TSH
133,333
Per Semester
Three payments per year
Aligns with academic terms
Budget-friendly blocks
Pay as you study
TSH
400,000
Annual
One payment
Simplest option
Full year covered
No ongoing tracking