Abstract:
It is usually expected that a well-designed Values-based Theology Curriculum should enhance spiritual formation, character and human capital development of Bible College Students. This study aimed at establishing whether the theology curriculum at Fathers House Bible College (FHBC) inculcates spiritual formation, character and human capital development of their students through well stipulated vision, values, mission, and objectives. Located in Ruiru Sub-County, Kiambu County-Kenya, the college has educated six hundred and twenty church leaders who are in active leadership roles in different parts of Kenya. The study adopted a mixed method research design to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. Through stratified and purposive sampling, the researcher selected one hundred and eight participants for the study. To obtain relevant data, the researcher used a structured interview and a descriptive questionnaire. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of the SPSS version 25. The study established that FHBC’s vision of imparting the spirit of excellence in ministry enhanced inculcation of values in students for spiritual formation, human capital and character development. The study also established that values-based curriculum leadership at FHBC inculcated values such as responsible action, commitment, honesty, transparency, selflessness and trustworthiness in their ministries which are major components of character development. The study recommends customization of FHBC’s curriculum, improvement of the implementation procedures in order to address the local students’ needs, as well as implementation of eLearning programs to enhance distance learning. The researcher also recommends a longitudinal study on FHBC graduates to determine how they impact their ministries over time by being authentic, role models, ethical and transformational.
