Overview

The Theology program offered by The University of the West Indies provides students with a solid foundation of biblical concepts and principles, as well as methods for conducting independent study in the field.

The programme objectives include:

Preparing the able student for graduate studies in theology, ministry, or religion or for graduate studies in any number of disciplines or professions.

Preparing the students for a basic level of service to the church and/or society.

Introducing the student to the major areas within the discipline of theology: biblical studies, historical or comparative studies, systematic theology, and practical theology (ethics/spirituality),, and to the methodology of each and to theological method - how to think theologically.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Studies (including Biblical Languages)

Historical Studies

Pastoral Studies (also called Practical Theology)

Theological and Ethical Studies

Religious and Philosophical Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 3 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in Jamaica

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates who qualify for admission on the basis the Regulation Governing Matriculation, who successfully completes two (2) preliminary semesters of study (as set out in regulation below), and who receive the recommendation

Candidates who qualify for admission at lower level to the BA Theology programme or the BA Ministerial Studies programme must register as part-time students and will be required to spread the level 1 University Programme over four semesters.

Such candidates shall be required to take (15) credits in the first year of registration, which should include six (6) credits of foundation courses and nine (9) credits of Theology 182 courses.

Candidates who are admitted under regulation 2 (c) of the Regulation Governing Matriculation shall be required to complete successfully, in a maximum of two semesters, eighteen (18) credits of level one courses before being admitted to the BA (Theology) or BA (Ministerial Studies) programme.

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Tuition Fees

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15000 USD / year

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3750 USD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition full-time per year: J$587,821

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Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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