Academic Programs at RPS

RPS offers four main ATA-accredited programs :

1. Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
   • Accredited: 2009–2025 (renewed in 2014 and 2020)
   • Focus: Core theological education for pastoral and church ministry.
   • Fee: Nrs. 11500/month
2. Bachelor of Theology in Christian Education (B.Th.CE)
   • Accredited: 2020–2025
   • Focus: Training in Christian pedagogy and educational ministry within the church.
   • Fee: 11500/month
3. Bachelor of Theology in Church Music (B.Th.CM)
   • Accredited: 2020–2025
   • Focus: Music theory, worship leading, conducting, and musical theology for church contexts.
   • Fee: 12500/month
4. Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
   • Accredited: 2020–2025
   • Duration: 2 years for ATA B.Th. holders, 3 years for other bachelor’s degree holders
   • Focus: Comprehensive pastoral training, biblical languages, exegesis, Reformed theology, preaching, missions, and leadership.
   • Fee: 13500/month
5. Master of Arts in Church Music (M.A.C.M.)
   • Not yet accredited by ATA
   • Focus: Advanced training in church music, worship ministry, and liturgical leadership.
   • Fee: 13500/month

Faculty and Teaching

• RPS has a robust faculty of full-time, part-time, and visiting professors from Nepal, India, Korea, the USA, and other countries.
• Teaching fields include Systematic Theology, Biblical Studies, Christian Education, Missiology, Church History, and Church Music.
• Practical ministry experience is highly emphasized, with many faculty members actively serving as pastors and church leaders.

Mission and Vision

• Vision: “We see Nepali communities flourishing in the fruits of the Gospel through the labor of disciples yoked to Christ.”
• Mission: “To provide Christ-centered training to equip godly leaders for Christ’s Church among Nepali people—authentic in Christian character, competent in theological knowledge, and equipped for ministry.”

Program Strengths

• Strong Reformed and Confessional foundation, holding to the Five Solas, Westminster Standards, and Three Forms of Unity.
• Focus on field ministry training, including weekly ministry, summer outreach, and six-month internships.
• Emphasis on spiritual formation, daily devotions, mentoring, chapel services, and student accountability.
• Integrated learning that combines academic rigor, spiritual growth, and practical service.