Description of the Programme

This programme is geared towards persons pursuing a career in the pastoral ministry, chaplaincy or employment with faith based organizations. Students may also pursue a theology- based degree with social work exposure and with minors in education and other disciplines approved by the University of the West Indies. Students may also pursue a programme with a minor in theology.

Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the matriculation requirement of the University of the West Indies.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Duration of the Programme

The programme is normally completed in a minimum of three (3) years of full-time study or five (5) years part-time study. The credits must be distributed as follows within the six areas of study. Specific required courses are listed by name.

Biblical Studies (including biblical languages) (24)

• THEO 1004 Geographical and Cultural World of the Bible. (3)

• THEO 1002 Introduction to the New Testament OR THEO 1103 Contemporary Approaches to Bible Study (3) An additional 12 credits of which at least 6 credits must be at level 3

Biblical Languages (6)

• THEO 1010 Introduction to Greek (3)

• THEO 2004 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew (3)

Historical Studies (9)

• THEO 1103 History of the Early Church from Pentecost to Charlemagne (3) An additional 6 credits from levels 2 and/or 3

Theological and Ethical Studies, (18)

• THEO 1301 Introduction to Theology

• THEO 2319 Christian Ethical Principles At least 12 additional credits must be taken at levels 2 and 3 Religious and Philosophical Studies (6) Prerequisite: THEO 1401 Introduction to the Study of Religion (3)

Practical Theology (Pastoral) (30) Preaching and Interpretation (6)

• THEO 1211 Homiletics (Preaching and Interpretation) (3)

• THEO 2226 Biblical Preaching (3) Pastoral Care and Counselling (18)

• THEO 1205 Introduction to Psychology (3)

• THEO 1204 Introduction to Ministry (3)

Supervised ministry (6)