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    21Mar, 2024
    CIWA Theology Conference: Rector Calls for Responsive Theology
    Presentation by the Rector of CIWA, Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Jude A. Asanbe at the 33rd CIWA Theology Week

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria: (CESSAC Reporters: Osemhantie O, Arinze L and Famgba P)

    The rector of the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Jude Abidemi Asanbe, has urged African theologians at the ongoing 33rd CIWA Theology Week Conference to adopt a more a responsive approach to theological discourse.

    Fr. Prof. Asanbe’s remarks came during a session on the Vatican document, Fiducia Supplicans . He encouraged theologians to engage critically with the document, seeking its positive aspects rather than simply rejecting it.

    The rector also clarified the process of papal approval for Church documents, differentiating between “simple approval” and “radical approval.” He emphasized that many pastoral challenges related to funerals and marriages in Nigeria are rooted in local practices, not directives from Rome. Pastors, he argued, should leverage existing legal frameworks to address these issues.

    Fr. Prof. Asanbe highlighted the importance of theological scholarship developed within CIWA. He called for continued dialogue and publication of research findings, fostering theological growth throughout West Africa and beyond.

    While acknowledging the financial demands of the annual Theology Week Conference, Fr. Prof. Asanbe underscored its significance in advancing theological discourse. He pointed to CIWA’s instrumental role in establishing numerous theological organizations in Nigeria, expressing optimism for the institute’s continued influence.

    21Mar, 2024
    Day 2 CIWA of Theology Week Conference Highlights Spiritual Growth and Biblical Interpretation

    Presentation by Rev. Fr. Prof. Luke Ijezie at the 33rd CIWA Theology Week

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria: (CESACC Reporters: Osemhantie O, Arinze L, and Famgba P.)

    The ongoing 33rd Theology Week Conference of the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), Port Harcourt, Nigeria, continues to offer thought-provoking discussions at the intersection of theology and society.

    Speaking on Tuesday on the topic, “Cultural Reception of Sacred Scripture as Central of the Future in Nigeria,” Rev. Fr. Prof. Luke Ijezie emphasized the importance of the Bible as God’s message to humanity. He stressed that Christians should approach scripture with guidance from the Holy Spirit, trusting God’s ability to communicate clearly. Proper interpretation is key, focusing on the intended meaning rather than imposing personal ideas on the text.

    Rev. Fr. Dr. Andrew Adaeyiza Otu, while speaking on the topic, “Christian Spiritual direction from an African Perspective,” presented an analysis of Christian spiritual direction practices across various backgrounds. He explored each tradition’s definition of the concept, the path to spiritual growth, the role of the spiritual director, and how to identify spiritual maturity.

    These sessions provided valuable insights for Christians seeking to deepen their faith and understanding of the Bible in the Nigerian and African contexts.

    19Mar, 2024
    CIWA Theology Conference Examines the Universality and Particularity of Fiducia Supplicans

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria: (CESSAC REPORTERS: Osemhantie, O., Arinze, L. & Famgba P)

    At the ongoing 33rd Theology Week Conference at the Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Professor Ikenga Kenneth Oraegbunam delivered a lead paper titled, “The Church in Africa and Fiducia Supplicans : Between Ecclesial Universality and Peculiarity.”

    Professor Oraegbunam’s presentation explored the tensions between centralized Church authority and the needs of local communities, particularly in light of the Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith on 18 December 2023.

    Fiducia Supplicans has received mixed reactions from African bishops’ conferences, noted Professor Oraegbunam of the Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. The document, while not an official papal decree, has the Holy Father’s approval and incorporates consultation with the wider Church community.

    Professor Oraegbunam highlighted how this approach has reignited discussions on Papal Infallibility, the concept of universal versus particular faith experiences, and the balance between faith and cultural practices.

    19Mar, 2024
    Catholic Theologians Discuss African Theology in Post- Africae Munus Era at CIWA Conference

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria: (CESSAC Reporters: Osemhantie O, Arinze L, & Famgba P)

    On Day 2 of the ongoing 33rd Theology Week Conference of the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), Port Harcourt, Nigeria, a key discussion has emerged regarding the state of African theology in the period following the release of the pivotal post-synodal apostolic exhortation, Africae Munus , in 2011.

    Africae Munus , meaning “Africa’s commitment,” is the product of the Second African Synod held in Rome in 2009. The Synod focused on the theme: “The Church in Africa at the Service of Reconciliation, Justice, and Peace.”

    Professor Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu OSA, an Augustinian priest and professor of African philosophy and religion at the Tansian University, Umunya, Nigeria, delivered a lead paper titled, “African Theology in the Period after Africae Munus ” during a plenary session.

    Professor Kanu challenged the Church in Africa to embrace elements within its own culture that can serve as a foundation for the Gospel message. He argued that doing so would not only enrich the universal Church but also contribute to the maturity of African theology.

    “The Church’s commitment to service, reconciliation, justice, and peace,” he said, “must help societies to put Christ at the center of the world and build a just social order.”

    To address the complex social issues faced by African societies today, Professor Kanu proposed a deeper theological approach that emphasizes how to bring about the fruits of God’s kingdom in the present context. He offered two key methods for achieving this: Socio-theological analysis of Africa’s social context and harnessing of Africa’s resources.

    By way of contextualizing his research, Professor Kanu rooted his presentation in a social sciences methodology that aligns with the Igwebuike theological framework, which emphasizes the importance of African context and experience in theological reflection.

    2Dec, 2023
    Faculty Of Theology
    Welcome to Faculty of Theology, here you will learn more about the faculty, programme and department in the faculty

    Departments

    Biblical Theology

    Brief Profile of the Biblical Theology Department, CIWA

    The Biblical Theology Department of the Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt, was one of the first three Departments that began with the Institute from its inception on 8th December 1981 at Ozoba. From onset the Department has been blessed with well qualified and seasoned lecturers who have continued to produce graduates with Masters (MTh), Licentiate (STL) and Doctoral (PhD) degrees. Those graduates in turn have distinguished themselves in Church and society. Among them today are three Bishops.

    To oversee the academic matters of the Department, the Biblical Department has had four Heads – Justin S. Ukpong, Kris Owan, Teresa Okure, SHCJ and the current HOD Emmanuel O. Nwaoru.

    Coincidentally, two of the HODs, Rev. Fr. Justin Ukpong (late) and Sr. Teresa Okure, SHCJ, became the first two Professors of the Institute in 1999.

    Composition of the Department in the current (2015/2016) Academic Year

    The Department has a Professor in Residence, Sr. Prof. Teresa Okure, SHCJ and five full-time lecturers – Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel O. Nwaoru, Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Umoren, MSP, Rev. Fr. Dr. Luke Ijezie, Rev. Fr. Dr. Ignatius Obinwa and Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Onwuka and candidates pursuing various programmes – Propaedeutic, Masters, Licentiate and Doctorate.

    Biblical Theology Courses

    In keeping with Sapientia Christiana the Department offers courses in the following Stress Areas:

    1. Introductory courses in Methodology
    2. OT Textual Study – Exegesis
    3. OT Thematic Study – Theology
    4. NT Textual Study – Exegesis
    5. NT Thematic Study – Theology
    6. Intertestamental Period
    7. The Bible and First World Cultures

    Courses in these areas help students to acquire mastery of basic exegetical and methodological skills needed in handling Biblical text, knowledge of contemporary interpretative methodologies applied in reading the Bible in context, and major research tools available in all these areas.

    This warrants that students in the Department begin with Beginners Course in the first year (Propaedeutic Year) in Old Testament Hebrew Morphology (BIB 4010) and New Testament Greek Morphology (BIB 4030). Here they are introduced gradually to paradigms, while they learn easy translations from the Hebrew and Greek Bible.

    The major courses are offered in the following areas:

    1. Biblical Languages
    • Old Testament Hebrew Syntax and Lexis
    • New Testament Greek Syntax and Lexis
    • Biblical Aramaic

    Here the student acquires the ability for syntactical analysis of chosen Biblical texts as well as for reading and translating the same. There is also introductory study of Textual Criticism of both testaments. Doctoral candidates are expected to demonstrate high proficiency in the knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and Greek and a good working knowledge of Biblical Aramaic (BIB 6032).

    Outside the major courses students are also expected to take Elective and Faculty courses which they may choose from or outside the Biblical Department.

    1. Biblical Methodologies

    The student studies the basic characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of the major methodologies applied in contemporary Biblical studies, Old and New Testaments, particularly

    • the Historical Critical (diachronic) method and its different components: Source, Form, Redaction, Literary, Textual, religionsgeschichtliche, etc. criticisms
    • Synchronic and Contextual Approaches; Liberative and Inculturation Hermeneutics; Biblical interpretation in Africa
    • Women’s Hermeneutics (feminist, mujerista, womanist and African women’s hermeneutics).
    1. Exegesis (OT and NT)

    The student is introduced to the process of interpreting or explaining select Biblical texts and passages from Biblical books, using major research tools and methodologies.

    1. Biblical Themes and Cultures (OT and NT)

    Select Biblical themes are treated as courses or Seminars, especially those relevant to the African context. They cover among others:

    • The Old Testament Covenants (particularly the Sinai Covenant) and the monarchy in their Biblical and extra-Biblical contexts, and relevance for Africa
    • Prophetic Literature and related issues, e.g., “pure” religion, social justice, etc. in Africa
    • Parables of Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount in their Biblical and contemporary African contexts
    • Contemporary Issues in Biblical Miracles & Faith Healing in African context
    • New Testament Attitude towards cultures (OT, Jewish, Gentile), with a focus on African cultures
    • Biblical and Contemporary Issues in Sex and Gender and Cultural Hermeneutics

    List of Courses offered at Masters / Licentiate Level

    LAN 4010       NT Greek I & II

    BIB 5011        –           Contemporary Orientations in Biblical Studies

    BIB 5021/2     –           OT Syntax & Lexis

    BIB 5041/2     –           NT Greek Syntax & Lexis

    BIB 5051        –           Introduction to Wisdom Literature

    BIB 5091                    Introduction to Intertestamental Literature

    BIB 5131        –           Hosea: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5151                    The Psalms: From Messianism to Christology

    BIB 5211                    Exodus and Sinai Covenant

    BIB     5241                The “Ish Elohim” in the Book of Kings

    BIB 5321                    1 Corinthians: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5321                    Romans: Exegesis & Hermeneutics

    BIB 5351                    Letter to the Hebrews: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5421 (Fac)           Sex & Gender in the Bible & Extra Biblical Cultures

    BIB 5511 (Sem)           Creation and Recreation

    BIB 5521 (Sem)           Social Issues in the Prophets

    BIB 5541 (Sem)          The NT and Gentile Cultures

    BIB 5541 (Sem)          Jesus, Women and the Church in the NT

    BIB 5132        –           Jeremiah: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5132        –           Isaiah 1-39: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5232                    Genesis 1-11: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5242        –           Selected Themes in Sam / Kings

    BIB 5242        –           Deuteronomic History and Theology

    BIB 5312        –           Mark’s Gospel: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5312                    John’s Gospel: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5322                    Colossians: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5332        –           Acts of the Apostles: Exegesis and Hermeneutics

    BIB 5342        –           Selected themes in Revelation

    BIB 5432 (Fac)           The Parables of Jesus in Contemporary African Setting

    BIB 5432 (Fac)           Gospel Miracles & Faith Healing

    BIB 5542 (Sem)          Salvific Universality of Christ in Ephesians/Colossians

    BIB 5542 (Sem)          Biblical Interpretations in Africa

    BIB 5542 (Sem)          Contemporary Issues in Feminist Hermeneutics

    List of Courses offered at Doctorate Level

    1. Methodology

    BIB 6011                    Methods, Theories and Philosophical Orientations in Biblical Studies II

    BIB 6021                    History of Exegesis and Exegetical Methodologies

    1. Exegesis

    BIB 6111                    The Pentateuch

    BIB 6121                    The Historical Books

    BIB 6131                    Prophetic Literature

    BIB 6311                    The Canonical Gospels

    BIB 6321                    Acts of the Apostles

    BIB 6331                    The Pauline Letters

    BIB 6142                    Wisdom Literature

    BIB 6152                    The Writings

    BIB 6332 (Sem)          Salvific Universality of Christ in Ephesians/Colossians

    BIB 6342                    The Catholic Epistles

    BIB 6352                    The Letter to the Hebrews

    BIB 6362                    The Book of Revelation

    1. Biblical Themes

    BIB 6211 (Sem)          Creation and Recreation

    BIB 6221                    The Patriarchs and their Covenants

    BIB 6231                    OT Institutions

    BIB 6241 (Sem)          Messianism

    BIB 6411                    The Evangelists and their Traditions

    BIB 6421                    NT Theology

    BIB 6431 (Sem)          NT Institutions and Ministries

    BIB 6441                    The Church and Churches in the NT

    BIB 6252 (Sem)          The Problem of Evil

    BIB 6262 (Sem)          Religion and Society

    BIB 6272                    Jewish Feasts and Worship

    BIB 6282                    The OT and other Religions

    BIB 6292                    Women in the OT

    BIB 6452 (Sem)          Christology and Soteriology

    BIB 6462                    NT Ethics

    BIB 6472 (Sem)          The Kingdom of God

    BIB 6482                    Mission in the NT

    BIB 6492                    Covenant in the NT

    1. Intertestamental Literature

    BIB 6511                    Introduction to the Intertestamental Era

    BIB 6521 (Sem)          Judaism

    BIB 6541                    Graeco-Roman World

    BIB 6551                    Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphal Writings

    BIB 6571                    Jewish Historians and Philosophers

    BIB 6532 (Sem)          Hellenism

    BIB 6562                    Qumran

    BIB 6582                    Rabbinic Exegesis

    BIB 6592 (Sem)          Apocalypticism

    1. The Bible and First World Cultures

    BIB 6611                    Greek Philosophers and the Bible

    BIB 6621 (Sem)          The Mystery Religions

    BIB 6631                    Gnosticism

    BIB 6642                    NT Apocalypticism

    BIB 6652 (Sem)          NT Apocryphal Literature

    BIB 6662 (Sem)          Hermetic Literature

    List of Courses offered at Bachelors Level

    ELC 151/2                  NT Greek I & II

    RES 251/2                   -Biblical Hebrew I & II

    RES 211                      -Introduction to Old Testament

    RES 241                      – Introduction to the Bible (Sacred Scripture)

    RES 301          –           -Introduction to New Testament

    RES. 311                     -Introduction to Wisdom Literature

    RES 411                      -The Gospel and Letters of John

    RES 429                      -History and Religion of Israel

    RES. 212                     -The Pentateuch

    RES 216                      -NT Studies: The Synoptic Gospels

    RES 312                      -The Pauline Epistles

    RES 412                      -Religion and Prophecy in Israel

    RES 414                      – Letter to the Hebrews and the General Epistles

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    Sacred Liturgy

    DEPARTMENT OF SACRED LITURGY

    Candidates in Sacred Liturgy are required to acquire a holistic knowledge of this branch of theology which deals with the life of worship in the Catholic Church. The Sacred Liturgy Department studies liturgy as a science with proper methodology. The Department offers courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters, Licentiate and Doctorate) levels. Contact us to learn more.

    Courses for Undergraduate Degree:

    RES 117          Introduction to Religious Worship

    RES 217          Ancient Church History

    RES 218          Medieval & Contemporary Church History

    RES 327          Principles and Norms of Christian Worship

    RES 423          Religion and Art in African Culture

    Courses for Postgraduate Levels, Masters/Licentiate Degrees:

    LIT 5011 Liturgical Methodology:

    The course studies how to write a scientific research, liturgical textual criticism and hermeneutics of liturgical texts. It focuses on liturgy as a science, with a proper methodology, methodological criticism of liturgical documents, internal and external criticisms of liturgical materials, hermeneutics of liturgical documents, for instance, Biblical texts, Patristic and Euchological texts, and finally, global interpretation of the liturgical themes. Equally, it discusses the liturgical books in relation to their origin, history, development and theology. It examines the sources of liturgical tradition as working instruments for other studies. Other available courses are:

    LIT 5041         Gestures and Postures in the Liturgy

    LIT 5131         History of the Liturgy According to Cultural Epochs

    LIT 5111         Introduction to Eastern Liturgies

    LIT 5211         Theology of Liturgy

    LIT 5311         Rites of Christian Initiation

    LIT 5341         Rites of Reconciliation

    LIT 5421         Liturgical Buildings/Edifices

    LIT 5521         Liturgy and Bible/Liturgical Homily

    LIT 5381         Rite of Virginity and Religious Profession

    LIT 5371         Rite of Matrimony

    LIT 5411         Principles of Liturgical Inculturation

    LIT 5021         Liturgical Laws and Ceremonies

    LIT 5451         Liturgy and Christian Responsibility

    LIT 5321         Current Liturgical Problems

    LIT 5511         Liturgy and Sources

    LIT 5061         Pastoral Liturgy

    LIT 5261         Liturgy and Ecology

    LIT 5431         Order of Dedication of Church and Altar

    LIT 5541         Creation of Rites As Alternative

    LIT 5132         Theology of the Liturgical Year

    LIT 5032         Liturgical Celebration and Community Building (Seminar)

    LIT 5092         Signs and Symbols in Worship

    LIT 5222         Liturgy and Pneumatology

    LIT 5242         Liturgy and Ecumenism

    LIT 5112         Introduction to Western Liturgies

    LIT 5352         Rites of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the Sick

    LIT 5162         Patristic Liturgical Literature

    LIT 5252         Liturgy and Mariology

    LIT 5142         Cult of the Saints and Ancestors

    LIT 5362         Rite of Priestly Ordination

    LIT 5062         Liturgical Spirituality

    LIT 5392         Death and Christian Funeral Rites

    Courses for Doctorate Degree:

    LIT 6011 Liturgical Methodology:

    Candidates for the doctorate degree in Sacred Liturgy are required to examine the different scientific approaches adopted in the study of sacred liturgy and the relation of this subject to other branches of theology. Other available courses are:

    LIT 6111         Liturgical Year in the non-Roman Western Liturgies

    LIT 6121         Rite of Penance in the Oriental Churches

    LIT 6131         Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word

    LIT 6141         Ad Celebratione Paschale Sacramentum

    LIT 6151         Relationship between the Eucharist and Liturgy of the Hours (West)

    LIT 6162         Charisms and Ministries in the NT

    LIT 6152         Holy Spirit and Eucharist

    LIT 6172         Liturgical Assembly and Mystery of the Church

    LIT 6182         Celebrating in the Holy Spirit

    LIT 6191         Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours

    LIT 6211         Current Liturgical Problems

    LIT 6222         Liturgy and Liberation

    LIT 6231         Inculturation of the Liturgy of the Hours (West)

    LIT 6241         Liturgical Inculturation of “De Benedictionibus”

    LIT 6251         Liturgical Inculturation of “De Ordinatione Diaconi, Presbyteri et Episcopi”

    LIT 6261         Liturgical Inculturation of “Ordo Lectionum Missae”

    LIT 6272         Prefaces of the “Missale Romanum” of Paul VI

    Lecturers in the Department:

    Rev. Fr. Prof. Austin Echema(HOD)

    Rev. Fr. Prof. Patrick C. Chibuko

    Rev. Fr. Dr. Emmanuel C. Anagwo

    Rev. Fr. Dr. Peter Ochu

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    Systematic Theology

    DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

    Systematic theology is the coherent and systematic presentation of the Christian doctrine, and its content rests on the historical revelation of God in the historical figure of Jesus Christ. By its very nature, systematic theology is a discipline in theology. Systematic theology is the main branch of Christian theology, which draws on scriptures and Church’s tradition for its analysis of the data of the Christian revelation. In its analysis, it presents coherently the major themes of the Christian doctrines. The deep meaning of systematic theology is contained in the revelation that Christ makes of himself in the Trinity, in Creation, in Redemption, in the Eucharist, in the Church and in the sacraments.

    Courses Available in the Department: The Department offers twenty four courses in the discipline of Systematic theology, and each for two hours of credit loads and a thesis of six credits, should be required for the STL degree in the programme. The courses offered in the discipline of Systematic Theology are as follows: Major courses, within the student’s area of specialization, faculty and elective courses, which are designed to broaden the student’s knowledge, seminars, which involve written and presenting of research papers. Included in the programme are such courses like Theology and Ecology, Evangelization and Social Justice, Faith Doing Justice, Human Dignity and Human Rights.

    Stress Areas of Study in Systematic Theology: There are four major stressed areas in the department of Systematic Theology.

    0 Foundational Courses – Introduction to Systematic Theology and 

    Introductory Courses in Methodology

    1 Theology of God (Human Being, Creation and Ecology) and Christology

    2 Pneumatology, Soteriology and Eschatology

    3 Ecclesiology and Mariology

    4 Sacramental Theology and Theology of Grace

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    Moral Theology

    DEPARTMENT OF MORAL THEOLOGY

    Introduction

    Moral Theology fundamentally considered is a systematic and methodical understanding of Christian faith and the truths of Christian faith in relation to human conduct. Moral Theology begins, not from the rational reflection in one’s proper being but from reflection in revelation accepted in faith. It is both a study of God who inserts our life in his salvific work and also of man created by God and elevated to life in Christ Jesus.

    The second Vatican council brought to the attention of the whole church the need of renewal in theology and moral Theology in particular. Concerning moral theology, the council complains that “the institutions, laws, and modes of thinking and feeling as handed down from previous generations do not always seem to be well adapted to the contemporary state of affairs”. (GS.7). Hence an imbalance develops between theoretical system of thought, which cannot fully master all the aspects of man’s existence today and a way of life and acting which is modern in practical matters, between the demands of moral conscience and a concern for practicality and efficiency. (GS.8). Today, moral theology is required to bridge this gap, and to reconcile theory and practice.

    There is a close relationship between moral Theology and all other branches of theology. This is because it deals with all aspects of human conduct. As science and technology advances in modern discoveries, moral theology is also advancing in its approach to those other discoveries. This is because, they affect the human conduct. The pastoral constitution on the church in the modern word is one of the documents of the second Vatican council dedicated to questions of moral and pastoral theology. This document offers many contributions to a better understanding of Christian morality.

    The aim of the Department is to make the students understand the teachings of the council, the popes, and synods that come after the council, especially as they relate to their moral actions. The courses offered are designed to help the students to achieve the above objectives, and to be abreast with modern discoveries in knowledge.

    There are four stress Areas in the overall design of the courses. These include:

    • The Methodology and General principles,
    • Marriage
    • Morality in society
    • These stress Areas relate to the other parts of Theology.

     SESSION COURSES OVERVIEW

                2016/2017                               2017/2018                                           2018/2019

    1stSemester2ndSemester1stSemester2ndSemester1stSemester2ndSemester
    MOR 5011MOR 5042MOR 5011MOR 5042MOR 5011MOR 5042
    MOR 5031MOR 5082*MOR 5031MOR 5082MOR 5031MOR 5162
    MOR 5061MOR 5122MOR 5051MOR 5092MOR 5061MOR 5172
    MOR 5071MOR 5162MOR 5111*MOR 5142MOR 5131MOR 5192*
    MOR 5131MOR 5242MOR 5121MOR 5222MOR 5141MOR 5232
    MOR 5141MOR 5252MOR 5261MOR 5232*MOR 5151*MOR 5242
    MOR 5171MOR 5342MOR 5321MOR 5272MOR 5211MOR 5272
    MOR 5191*MOR 6372MOR 5341MOR 5352MOR 5311MOR 5322

    *students are expected to take at least one seminar in the semester.

    STRESS AREAS IN MORAL THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT. 

    0          –           Methodology and General Principles

    1          –           Marriage

    2          –           Morality in Society

    3          –           Bioethics

    AVAILABLE COURSES IN MORAL THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT.

    MOR 5011:     Contemporary Orientations in theology, Methods, Theories

    and Sources of Moral Theology.

    MOR 5031:     Conscience and Situation Ethics.

    MOR 5042:     Sin, Guilt and the Administration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Modern Africa.

    MOR 5051:     Fundamental Option and Object Choice.

    MOR 5061:     Law and Grace in the teaching of the Magisterium.

    MOR 5071:     New Proponents on Moral Norms in Moral theology.

    MOR 5082:     Moral values in Africa (Sem).

    MOR 5092      Magisterium and Morality.

    MOR 5111:     Selected Questions in Decalogue.(Sem).

    MOR 5122      Questions in Social Justice.

    MOR 5131      Human Development, Peace, Justice and Non-violence.

    MOR 5141:     Problems in the First Commandment in Africa.

    MOR 5151:     African Traditional and Christian Morality (Sem).

    MOR 5162:     Inviolability of Human Life – Selected Problems.

    MOR 5171:     The Problems of Evil.

    MOR 5191:     Selected Contemporary Problems in the Society (Sem).

    MOR 5211:     Marriage: African Traditional and Christian.

    MOR 5222      Theology of Sex: Man and Woman before God.

    MOR 5232:     Fertility and Infertility in Marriage.

    MOR 5242      Questions in the Moral Teaching of the New Testament.

    MOR 5252:     Divorce, Remarriage, Biblical, Theological, Historical and Pastoral Orientation in Africa.

    MOR 5261:     Marriage Situations and Problems in Africa.

    MOR 5272:     The Unmarried Life, Sexual Deviations and Sexually Transmitted Disease (Sem).

    MOR. 5282:    Christian faith in the modern world.

    MOR 5311:     Problems in Medical Ethics.

    MOR 5322:     Principle of Biomedical Ethics.

    MOR 5331:     Medicine and Christian Morality.

    MOR 5342:     Ethical Perspectives on New Bioethical Issues.

    MOR 5352:     Health Care Ethics.

    MOR.5361:     Medical Ethics

    MOR 5372:     Medical systems in Africa.

    MOR.5382:     The fate of the family in Technological society

    COURSES AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IN MORAL THEOLOGY

    MOR 5011      Contemporary Orientation in Theology, Methods, Theories and Sources of Moral Theology.

    Current situation in theological discussion, historical aspects in the evolution and understanding of theology as a scientific discipline, Western theology – developing world theology, conception of universality in theology. Methodology, Sources and Schools of Thought in Moral Theology.

    MOR 5031      Conscience and Situation Ethics.

                            Role of conscience in moral action, situation ethics and its principal proponents. Culture, society social change and moral decision.

    MOR 5042      Sin, Guilt, and the Administration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Modern Africa.

    This course is a sociological study, modern society and the sense of sin. Sin in African context. Levels of guilt-feeling, taboos, social and religious guilt-feeling, the sacrament of reconciliation and the formation of mature Christian conscience in African Social dimension of sin.

    MOR 5051      Fundamental Option and Object Choice .

    The course discusses the problem of the modern person in decision making, how to make choices adequately ordered fro the kingdom of heaven. The problem of the absoluteness of certain moral norms. The psychological categories for deciding sin and guilt.

    MOR 5061      Law and Grace in the Teaching of the Magisterium.

    Principles of morality according to the New Testament, The role of law, love and Holy Spirit in morality. Catholic and Protestant moral theology – a confrontation, biblical foundations of the orientations.

    MOR 5071      New Proponents on Moral Norms in Moral Theology –  

    The scope of this study will be to expose the debate on the normativity of moral acts, problems on norms raised by ethical borderline situations, consequentialism, proportionalism, deonotological and teleological ethics. Moral norms and Catholic tradition.

    MOR 5082      Moral Values in Africa (Sem).

                            This seminar will undertake an excursion into the African ideas about what is good or bad, right or wrong. Good and reprehensible behavior, religious, supernatural and human sources of morality. God the divinities and ancestors, communal senators, proverbs and sayings regarding morality.

    MOR 5092      Magisterium and Morality.

    Relationship between magisterium and morality. Authoritative formulation of moral teaching. Nature and function of magisterium. Magisterium and the role of theologians in the Church.

    MOR 5111      Selected Questions in Decalogue (Sem).

    Cultural change and progress in Africa lead to problems in the relationship between parents, children, kith and kin, and the extended family. Human life is becoming less sacred, new ways of stealing and cheating are being discovered. The mass media seems to provide the opportunity for character assassination, and misinformation of all types.

    MOR 5122      Question in Social Justice.

    Social justice in Africa – the task of the Church examination of social doctrine of the Church in the recent encyclicals. How hard this addressed concretely the social problem in Africa.

    MOR 5131      Human Development, Peace, Justice and Non-violence.

    This course presents an overall introduction tom the themes and methods of Christian social Ethics which emphasizes human development, peace, justice and non-violence as a hallmark of Christian life.

    MOR 5141      Problems in the First Commandment in Africa.

    In moments of stress Christians tend to lapse into superstition. A sociological study of the hold of traditional beliefs. Examination of certain para-psychological phenomena. Spirit world and spirit power a problem for catechesis.

    MOR 5151      African Traditional and Christian Morality (Sem.).

    The religious basis of ethical action or dichotomy. Dichotomy between religion and morality as viewed in African traditional religion and Christianity. God, spirits ancestors, the Earth, Masquerades and moral Sanction Idea of divine invitation. Human perfection. Role of the sacred music and dance.

    MOR 5162      Inviolability of Human Life – Selected Problems.

    The inviolability of human life in the teaching of the Church. The death penalty biblical and traditional perspective philosophical and theological arguments, modern situation. War defensive and offensive. Direct and indirect killing.

    MOR 5171      The Problems of Evil .

    Evil and the devil. Evil in Scripture. Theology of today and actual scandal of evil. Liberation from evil, symbols and myths in society. African understanding of evil.

    MOR 5191      Selected Contemporary Problems in the Society (Sem).

    The socio-cultural effects of contemporary problems in the society such as war, hunger, poverty, industrialization, resources, population explosion, etc.

    MOR 5211      Marriage, African Traditional and Christian.

    Marriage as secular and marriage as divine institution. Biblical teaching on marriage Development of doctrine and practice in the early Church. Brief history of marriage in the Catholic Church African traditional Marriage Rite and the Christian celebration of marriage.

    MOR 5222      Theology of Sex: Man and Woman before God.

    Modern sex explosion. Sex, the human person and God’s intentions cultural ordering of love and sex. The African situation

    MOR 5232      Fertility and Infertility in Marriage.

    The importance of fertility, of male descendants in the life of African couples in the light of the Christian teaching of indissolubility of marriage. The problem of childless and polygamous marriage and the witness of Christian family.

    MOR 5242      Questions in the Moral Teaching of the New Testament.

    The moral teaching of the various parts of the New Testament in their various contexts. Morality and religion in the New Testament and New Testament answers to selected moral questions.

    MOR 5252      Divorce, Remarriage, Biblical, Theological, Historical and pastoral Orientations.

    A sociological and theological study. Sociological factors that contribute to stability in marriage. Outline history of divorce doctrine in Churches of East and West Pastoral care of the divorce and remarried, and polygamous persons.

    MOR 5261      Marriage Situations and Problems in Africa.

    Marital problems in Africa such as polygamy, trial marriages, childlessness, bareness and sterility. Infidelity. Parents and parents- in-law. Widow, divorce, changing roles in marriage. The Church’s teaching on marriage.

    MOR 5271      The Unmarried Life, Sexual Deviations and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (sem.)

    Problem of unmarried life. Sexual deviations like prostitution, homosexual and

    lesbian relationships and rape, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.

    MOR. 5282:    Christian Faith in the Modern world

    This course investigates how Christians can thrive in the midst of different religions and ideologies- Christianity, Judaism, Islam, African Traditional Religion, Hinduism, Capitalism, Atheism, Humanism, Marxist Socialism (Communism), African Socialism, Politics, New economic Orders etc

    MOR 5311      Problem in Medical Ethics.

    Ethical choices before doctors and nurses. Difficulties in childbirth. Abortion and the right of conscience. Euthanasia, Suicides bid. Terminal patients, Trans-sexual change co-operation between medicine and law enforcement agencies. The doctor/nurse and confidential information concerning his patients. Drug abuse.

    MOR 5321      Principles in Biomedical Ethics.

    Systematic and comprehensive analysis of ethical principles that apply to medicine, biomedical research and health. Care delivery, e.g. The principle of double effects, totality, autonomy, ordinary and extraordinary treatment, rule of confidentiality. Codes of ethics, etc.

    MOR 5331      Medicine and Christian Morality.

    Medical moral problem confronting hospital administrators and personnel, physicians, moral teachers and pastoral counselors on human life; surgery, therapy, pregnancy and delivery; sterilization, experimental use of drugs, mental defect, comatose patients, brain death, etc.

    MOR 5341      Ethical Perspectives on New Bioethical Issues.

    The pace of development in the field of biology and the life sciences has accelerated and has raised new ethical questions. The current attitudes towards abortion, euthanasia, human experimentation, organ transplantation, genetic engineering, procreation and reproduction, life, death, senility, etc need a major reassessment to evaluate their moral implications and effects in Africa.

    MOR 5352      Health Care Ethics.

    Health care ethics in society, the power of modern medicine to heal humans of physical and mental disease to improve human race, respect for human dignity in respect of sickness and death, drugs and alcohol, prostitution, treatment of rape victims, self-abuse, medical sexual problems and pastoral care.

    MOR. 5361:    Medical Ethics

    This is geared towards the study of the practice of medicine and moral dilemmas that today confront health professionals and patients; it examines the areas of health care where ethical conflicts most often arise; it lays the groundwork for informed decision-making and unearths the complexities of medical practice e.g. moral mayhem in modern medicine, medical mistakes, informed consent, doctor patient relationship, etc.

    MOR 5372:     Medical Systems in Africa.

    This course undertakes to study the co-existence of traditional and scientific medical institutions in Africa. The function of traditional medicine. Limited utility of scientific medicine in the areas of psychosomatic disorder, mystical forces and medicine. Traditional and Christian approaches to healing and wholeness.

    MOR. 5382:    The fate of the family in Technological Society – (Seminar)

    This study provides a coherent analysis of a range of moral questions and social policy issues pertaining to human reproduction and the new reproductive technologies and examines the values and assumptions underlying common perceptions of sexuality and fertility, the value of children, the nature of parenting, the value a genetic link between mothers and their off-springs, the effects of reproductive technologies on the family.

    CODES FOR THE COURSES IN MORAL THEOLOGY.

    (1).

    1. 5011
    2. 5031
    3. 5042
    4. 5051
    5. 5061
    6. 5071
    7. 5082*
    8. 5092*

    (2).

    1. 5111*
    2. 5122*
    3. 5131
    4. 5141
    5. 5151 *
    6. 5162
    7. 5171
    8. 5191*

    (3).

    1. 5211
    2. 5222
    3. 5232
    4. 5242
    5. 5252
    6. 5261
    7. 5271*
    8. 5282

    (4).

    1. 5311
    2. 5322
    3. 5331
    4. 5341
    5. 5352
    6. 5361
    7. 5372
    8. 5382*

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    Theology & Religious Study

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    2Dec, 2023
    POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

    CIWA Postgraduate programme consist of courses leading to the award of M.A., MTh., STL and Ph.D. degrees and Post-graduate Diploma in various branches of Theology and Canon Law. The courses are open only to persons who are already graduates in Religious Studies and/or Theology. The M.A. P.G.D and Ph.D. in Pastoral Communication are open to graduates in Communication Studies or its equivalent.

    Faculty of Theology

    Department of Systematic Theology

    Systematic Theology
    This programme offers a two year specialisation in Systematic Theology leading to the award of an M.Th (Systematic Theology) or M.A. Religious Studies (Systematic Theology). There is also a one year (after M.Th) or two year Canonical Licentiate degree in Systematic Theology (STL) and a three year Ph.D. (Systematic Theology) or Ph.D. Religious Studies (Systematic Theology).

    Sacred Liturgy
    This programme offers a two year specialisation in Sacred Liturgy leading to the award of an M.TH (Liturgy) and/or M.A. Religious Studies (Sacred Liturgy). There is also a one year (after M.TH) or two year Canonical Licentiate degree in Sacred Liturgy and a three year Ph.D. (Sacred Liturgy) or Ph.D. Religious Studies (Sacred Liturgy).

    Department of Biblical Theology

    Biblical Theology
    programme offers a three year specialisation in biblical exegesis and theology with a Propaedeutic year in Biblical Hebrew and Greek, leading to the award of an M.Th (Biblical Theology) and/or M.A. RES (Biblical Theology). There is also a one year (after M.Th) or three year Canonical Licentiate degree in Biblical Theology (STL) and a three year Ph.D. (Biblical Theology) or Ph.D. Religious Studies (Biblical Theology).

    Faculty of Canon Law

    Department of Canon Law

    Canon Law
    This programme offers a two year specialisation in Canon Law leading to the award of an M.TH (Canon Law) or M.A. Religious Studies (Canon Law). There is also a one year (after M.TH) or two year Canonical Licentiate degree in Canon Law (STL) and a three year Ph.D. (Canon Law) or Ph.D. Religious Studies (Canon Law).

    Department of Pastoral/Spiritual Theology

    Pastoral/Spiritual Theology
    This programme offers a two year specialisation in Pastoral Theology leading to the award of an M.TH (Pastoral Theology) and/or M.A. Religious Studies (Pastoral Theology). There is also a one year (after M.Th.) or two year Canonical Licentiate degree in Pastoral Theology (STL) and a three year Ph.D. (Pastoral Theology) and/ or Ph.D. Religious Studies (Pastoral Theology). The same department also offers a two year specialisation in Spiritual Theology leading to the award of an M.TH (Spiritual Theology) or M.A. Religious Studies (Pastoral Theology). There is also a one year (after M.Th.) Canonical Licentiate degree in Spiritual Theology (STL) and a three year Ph.D. (Spiritual Theology) or Ph.D. Religious Studies (Spiritual Theology).

    Centre for the Study of African Culture and Communication (CESACC)

    Post Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Communication

    To be eligible for admission into the programme, candidates must have a good honours degree in Philosophy, Theology or in any other Humanity from any recognised University. Candidates with HND Upper Credit in communication related subjects are also eligible for admission into the programme. The programme aims to provide in a single intensive year the equivalent of the four year undergraduate programme. It is intended for those wishing to acquire basic communication knowledge or pursue a career in communication studies but have no first degree in that field. It is also for Public Relations Officers, Editors and Press Secretaries wishing to deepen their knowledge of religious communication.

    2Dec, 2023
    UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

    CIWA Academic programmes are classified into Sub-Degree Programmes, Undergraduate Degree Programmes and Post-Graduate Degree Programmes. All admission to undergraduate’s programme is through Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), either through Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (D.E)

    Sub-Degree Programme

    CIWA Sub-Degree programmes are designed to offer every interested and literate adult , lay person, religious and ministers of religion an opportunity to engage in serious studies either for personal enrichment, or leading to the award of a Certificate and or Diploma in Philosophy, Theology or Communication Studies. The programmes are grouped into two: Certificate Programmes and Diploma programmes.

    Certificate Programmes

    CIWA offers one year full time or two year part-time non-degree programme which leads to award of Certificate in Theology or in Communication Studies. The requirements are at least 3 O Level Credits and two passes in not more than two sittings including English Language. Teachers Grade 2 certificate with at least 2 merits including English and CRK will be accepted. NCE, OND, HND and BA will also be accepted.

    Diploma Programmes

    CIWA offers the following: Diploma in Philosophy, Diploma in Theology and Diploma in Communication Studies. The diploma programme is a two year full time or four year part-time programme aimed at offering a deeper knowledge of the basics of the chosen area. The basic requirements are 5 O level credits with English. For Diploma in Theology, credit in CRK is required, for Communication Studies, credit in English Literature is required.

    Undergraduate Programmes

    CIWA offers admission for Bachelor’s (B.A) in Religious Studies, B.A. in Communication Studies and B.A. in Philosophy. All admission to Bachelor’s programme is through Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), either through Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (D.E). The Institution Cut-Off for 2019/2020 is 160 as approved for Federal and State Universities in order to be eligible for National Youth Service. Other requirements include: 5 O level credits including English Language in SSCE (WAEC), GCE, NABTEB, or their equivalents in not more than two sittings. For B.A. in Religious Studies, credit in CRK is required. For B.A. Communication Studies, credit in English Literature is required.

    B.A. Religious Studies

    The three or four year Religious Studies curriculum provides a core of biblical, religious, theological and pastoral courses. The programme is designed to intellectually equip students with adequate knowledge in religious studies and theology at bachelor’s level. It prepares them for advanced studies in religious education and theology and provides adequate resources for the ones who wish to engage in ministry.

    B.A. Communication Studies

    The three or four year Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies is designed to prepare persons wishing to pursue academic, professional or research career in the professional world of communication (Journalism and Media Studies, Public Relations, Broadcasting, and Development Communication Studies) with public services orientation and from a Christian perspective.

    B.A. Philosophy

    The three or four year Bachelor in Philosopher is designed to cultivate and develop in the Students, critical, logical and analytical thinking and approach to issues. It exposes them also to various branches and currents in Philosophy and prepares students for advanced philosophical studies.

    2Dec, 2023

    Our fees are competitive with other institutions. The value of a CIWA education is incomparable.

    See below the new fee regime approved by the Governing Council beginning with the 2023/2024 academic year.

    A.   POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMME

                                                                                                                           N

    1.     M.TH Tuition Fee (Port Harcourt Campus)   486,200.00

              Internet Facilities                                                 44,000.00

              Library/Journal                                                             12,000.00

              Examination Fee                                                   10,000.00

              Portal Fee                                                                10,000.00

              Health Insurance                                                 30,000.00

              Development Levy                                                 50,000.00

              Accommodation                                                  250,500.00

                                       Total                                     N892,700.00 

                                                                                                                  N

    2.     M.TH Tuition Fee (Obehie Campus)                486,200.00

              Internet Facilities                                                44,000.00

              Library/Journal                                                     12,000.00

              Examination Fee                                                   10,000.00

              Portal Fee                                                              10,000.00

              Health Insurance                                                  30,000.00

              Development Levy                                              50,000.00

              Accommodation                                                 167,000.00

                                      Total                                     N809,200.00 

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    3.    STL Tuition Fee (Port Harcourt Campus)    500,500.00

             Internet Facilities                                           44,000.00

             Library/Journal                                                      12,000.00

             Examination Fee                                                10,000.00

             Portal Fee                                                         10,000.00

             Health Insurance                                              30,000.00

             Development Levy                                             50,000.00

             Accommodation                                               250,500.00

                                       Total                                 N907, 000.00 

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    4.    Ph.D Tuition Fee (Port Harcourt Campus)      554,400.00

             Internet Facilities                                              44,000.00

             Library/Journal                                                 12,000.00

             Examination Fee                                                  10,000.00

             Portal Fee                                                           10,000.00

             Health Insurance                                                30,000.00

             Development Levy                                              50,000.00

             Accommodation                                                   250,500.00

      Total                                       N960,900.00

    5. Ph.D Tuition Fee (Obie Campus)                      554,400.00

             Internet Facilities                                           44,000.00

             Library/Journal                                              12,000.00

             Examination Fee                                                10,000.00

             Portal Fee                                                          10,000.00

             Health Insurance                                             30,000.00

             Development Levy                                            50,000.00

             Accommodation                                             167,000.00    

     Total                                    N877,400.00

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    6.      PGD Tuition Fees (Obehie Campus)                286,000.00

             INTERNET FACILITIES                                     44,000.00

             LIBRARY/JOURNAL                                          12,000.00

             EXAMINATION FEE                                  10,000.00

             PORTAL FEE                                              10,000.00

             HEALTH INSURANCE                                       30,000.00

             DEVELOPMENT LEVY                                     50,000.00

             ACCOMMODATION                                       167,000.00   

                                       Total                                  N609,000.00 

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    B.   UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

    1. b.a. res./Communication (Religious)    132,000.00

           INTERNET FACILITIES                                       33,000.00

             LIBRARY/JOURNAL                                            12,000.00

             EXAMINATION FEE                                    10,000.00

             PORTAL FEE                                                10,000.00

             HEALTH INSURANCE                                         30,000.00

             DEVELOPMENT LEVY                                        50,000.00

             ACCOMMODATION                                           167,000.00  

                                        Total                                N444,000.00

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     2.     B.a. res./Communication (Lay Student)     132,000.00

           INTERNET FACILITIES                                       33,000.00

             LIBRARY/JOURNAL                                           12,000.00

             EXAMINATION FEE                                    10,000.00

             PORTAL FEE                                                10,000.00

             HEALTH INSURANCE                                         12,000.00

             DEVELOPMENT LEVY                                        50,000.00

             ACCOMMODATION                                           167,000.00  

                                        Total                                      N426,000.00

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    C.   CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

    1. diploma (Religious)                                 45,600.00

           INTERNET FACILITIES                                       33,000.00

             LIBRARY/JOURNAL                                            12,000.00

             EXAMINATION FEE                                    10,000.00

             PORTAL FEE                                                10,000.00

             HEALTH INSURANCE                                         30,000.00

             DEVELOPMENT LEVY                                        50,000.00

             ACCOMMODATION                                           167,000.00          

                                        Total                                N357,600.00

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    2. diploma (Lay Student)                        45,600.00

           INTERNET FACILITIES                                      33,000.00

             LIBRARY/JOURNAL                                          12,000.00

             EXAMINATION FEE                                     10,000.00

             PORTAL FEE                                                 10,000.00

             HEALTH INSURANCE                                       12,000.00

             DEVELOPMENT LEVY                                      50,000.00

             ACCOMMODATION                                           167,000.00           

                                        Total                          N339,600.00

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    Name of Account:             CIWA Current Account 

    Name of Bank:               Fidelity Bank Plc.

    Account Number:           4010148522

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    ACCEPTANCE FEE

    1.   Ph.D Programme                        –     70,000.00

    2.   Master’s Programme                 –      40,000.00

    3.   STL Programme                        –      40,000.00

    4.   PGD Programme                        –      40,000.00

    5.   Undergraduate Programme              –       30,000.00

    6.   Diploma Programme (Religious)      –       20,000.00

    7.   Diploma Programme (Lay Student) –      10,000.00

    Name of Account:         CIWA Current Account 

    Name of Bank:              Fidelity Bank Plc.

    Account Number:         4010148522

    2Dec, 2023
    INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

    International Student Services

    We are ready to help you at the Office of the International Student Services

    The University has a dedicated team – for our International Student, to provide a variety of support services and programs to help international students and scholars thrive. We coordinate orientation programmes and events to help international students, scholars, and families feel at home. Begin by selecting whether you are applying as an undergraduate or graduate student. On these webiste you will find helpful information about:

    Application Process
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    Visa information
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    For detail information about visa application and Immgration to Nigeria, Please contact the Nigerian Embassy in your country

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    2Dec, 2023
    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

    Deciding which institute or university to attend isn’t easy under normal circumstances. In today’s environment it can be even more difficult, be asured we are here for you.

    Undergraduate requirement

    The Admission requirements into the Undergraduate Programme are as follows:

    Applicants for the Bachelor’s Degree Program must have five credits, including English and Christian Religious Knowledge in the WASC/GCE/NECO or SSCE examinations in one sitting, or Six credits and above including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge, in not more than two sittings of either WASC/GSE/NECO or SSCE examinations taken, or An applicant with an additional diploma degree in Christian Religious Studies or an NCE (Religious major or any related discipline) from a recognized institution may be allowed to complete the programme in Three instead of four years..

    Postgraduate requirement

    Master’s Programme in Theology (MTh/STL)

    Admission to the programme is open to candidates who hold at least a second class lower division bachelor’s degree in theology with B or 2.75 grade point average. Applicants who hold the Bachelor’s degree with a lower grade point average may be admitted to a one year Supplementary Programme to admitted to a one year Supplementary Programme to qualify for admission to the STL (M.Th) Programme.

    A candidate who fails a resit in the Supplementary Programme examination will not be admitted to the STL (M.TH) Programme. In addition to the specific requirements of different academic units, it is required that all the STL (M.TH) degree at the Institute possess a minimum of a reading knowledge of French, Latin and Biblical Greek.

    Courses in French and Latin are offered at the Institute during the long vacation (August-September). Prospective students are expected to take one of these courses before the commencement of their first school year at the Institute, and another one after their first year at the Institute. Greek is offered during the school year. To be exempted from any of these courses, a student must show proof of proficiency either by presenting a Certificate/Diploma in the Language or by passing a proficiency test administered by the Institute.

    Master’s Programme in Communication Studies

    A BA in Theology, Philosophy, Humanities, Communication, or Social Science. Other BA backgrounds may also be considered.Some work experience in communication of allied fields. Readiness to work hard and in harmony with others.

    PhD Programme in Theology

    Admission to the Ph.D. programme in Theological studies is in accordance with the general University requirements for higher degrees in the University of Calabar. Candidates with the M.Th. degree from the University of Calabar and other recognised University may be considered for admission.

    The applicant shall be admitted to the graduate programme of the Faculty upon achieving a grade point average of 3.00. He or she may be advanced to the Ph.D. level on the recommendation of the Graduate School. All candidates for the doctorate degree in Theology shall be required to possess a good working knowledge of Greek, Latin, French and German. Additional language requirements are prescribed for the specialization in sacred scripture.