Departments (Degrees & Diplomas)
1- The Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies
For the Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies, the student will have to choose one of the following majors: Pastoral Studies, Christian Education, Bible and Theology or Missions.
The Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Pastoral Studies is a comprehensive programme of study designed to prepare persons desirous of becoming involved in the pastoral work of the church.
The Pastoral Studies programme is designed to prepare participants for active and successful engagement in pastoral ministry within the local church. The curriculum is organized around a core set of institutional requirements, Pastoral Studies courses and a Pastoral Internship.
The Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Christian Education is a comprehensive programme of study designed to prepare persons desirous of becoming involved in the educational work of the church.
The Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Christian Education programme is designed to prepare participants for active and successful engagement in Christian Education ministry within the local church. The curriculum is organized around a core set of institutional requirements, Christian Education courses and a Christian Education Practicum.
The Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Bible and Theology is a comprehensive programme of study designed to prepare persons who wish to develop competence in the interpretation of the biblical text, and in theology.
The Bible and Theology programme is designed to prepare persons desirous of developing competence in the interpretation of the biblical text and in theology, skill in making appropriate application of truths learnt to life and service, and the ability to train others to do the same. The curriculum is organized around a core set of institutional requirements, Bible and Theology courses and a Practicum.
The Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Missions is a comprehensive programme of study designed to prepare persons desirous of embarking on short-term, medium-term, or long-term (missionary career) missionary involvements.
The Missions programme is designed to prepare participants for active and successful engagement in missions. Participants are exposed to varied strategies and approaches in world evangelization.
2- The Diploma in Audiovisual and Performing Arts
The Diploma in Audiovisual and Performing Arts programme aims to provide training opportunities for persons engaged in audiovisual and performing arts ministries within the local church. The programme is student-centered and is designed to develop insights and understanding of the concepts, processes, systems and practices related to the various aspects of this ministry as well as competence in the particular skills students choose. Students may major in one or a combination of Voice and Ensemble, Music, Drama or Dance.
3- Sound Engineering Training
Sound Engineering Training programme aims to provide training opportunities for persons engaged in the audio technical ministries of the local church. The programme is student-centered and is designed to develop insights and understanding of the concepts, processes, systems and practices related to the various aspects of this ministryas well as competence in the particular skills required for effectiveness. The training is comprised of two courses (Introduction to Audio Production, Acoustics for Musicians) totaling 90 contact hours that are taught approximately every three months.
Upcoming Programmes...
Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology
Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Counseling
Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology and Counseling
Bachelor & Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies - Youth Development
Programme Structure
All programs will be offered through the current evening mode. This evening mode will utilize late afternoons and evening hours. The evening mode will be supported by the offering of additional modules in January and May/June. The Diploma is complete in 2 years and the Bachelor’s Degree in an additional 2 years.
Caribbean Graduate School of Theology Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is a modular, online programme offered by the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology and facilitated through WIST. It allows students to concentrate either in Leadership and Management or in Theological Studies.