B.A. – Bible and Theology

Bachelor of Arts in Bible & Theology

The major in Bible and Theology is designed to prepare persons who wish to develop competence in the interpretation of the Biblical text, and theology. It provides a thorough, biblically based, cognitive, and spiritual foundation for effective ministry, particularly in fields related to Bible and Theology. This programme is also ideal for the student who is considering pursuing an academic career in a Biblical and/or Theology-related area.

Programme Construction ( 129 Credits- 43 courses)

The entire programme consists of 129 credits or 43 courses which each carry a 3-credit weight. The institutional core carries 36 credits, the major carries 45 credits and elective courses carry 48 credits.

Institutional Core - 36 credits (12 Courses)

Old Testament Survey I

Old Testament Survey II

Old Testament Survey III 

New Testament Survey I 

New Testament Survey II

New Testament Survey III 

Theology I

Theology II

Theology III

Spiritual Formation 

Pentecostal History & Distinctives

Growing a Great Commission Church

Emphasis Core - 45 credits
(15 Courses)

Gospels

Wisdom Literature

Contemporary Theology

Pauline Epistles

Pastoral Epistles

Major & Minor Prophets

Old Testament Theology

General Epistles

New Testament Theology

Apocalyptic Literature

New Testament Greek I

New Testament Greek II

Greek Exegesis

Hermeneutics

Internship-Level I 

Electives – 48 credits
(16 Courses)

1.Research Methods 

2. Internship Level II

 

Plus an additional

14 Elective Courses.

 

Students at the Bachelor level, have an opportunity to choose from a wide range of courses across a wide range of programmes to complete their electives

Admission Requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS :

At least five (5) CXC/GCE Ordinary Level passes (General I, II, or III [after June 1998] or grades A, B, or C), which must include English Language.

OR

Satisfactory completion of WIST’s Certificate Programme.

OR

MATURE ENTRY ROUTE Persons without a formal entry qualification may gain entry through the mature route known as the Bridge Programme.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A certified copy of your academic qualifications.

A certified copy of one form of national identification

A certified copy of your birth certificate.

A standard size passport picture (2 x 2 /3.5 x 4.5 inches).

Two (2) recommendations – One (1) from your Pastor and the other from a teacher/leader/corporal/businessperson outside your immediate family.

See official form HERE!

For credit transfers – copy of your transcript for assessment. The official transcript must be emailed directly by the institution to the West Indies School of Theology to: registrar@wistef.com and assistant.registrar@wistef.com.

Price Info

Administrative Fee – TT $2,000 (Annually)
Course Registration Fee  – TT $275 x (Number of  Courses)
Tuition – TT $1,275 x (Number of  Courses)
 
This programme is GATE approved but students are subject to the Ministry of Education’s stipulated criteria in order to qualify for funding.
Payment plans are available.

Intake

Student intake occurs for both January and September semesters annually. 

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