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A brief introduction to Jamaica Theological Seminary
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Purpose StatementTo offer quality academic studies andtraining informed by a christocentricworldview so that persons may acquirethe attitudes, knowledge and skillsneeded to enable them to contribute tonational development and to perform ina global environment.
Mission Statement
To glorify God and prepare persons academically and spiritually for service in the local, regional and global communities.
Institutional Values
We are committed to: Providing a distinctive theological,
professional and general education Building a Christian community Contributing to national development and
social engagement.
How did we begin?
• Founded in 1960 • Owned and sponsored by the Missionary Church
Association in Jamaica and key ecumenical partnerships
• Originally to produce Evangelical and Pentecostal pastors
• Since the 1980s JTS has branched out increasingly into fields in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Clear ethical thinking • A strongly developed personal and ethical system of operating• Competence in the human services• Compassionate service, especially towards the vulnerable•Intellectual rigour • A vision to be a change agent in the world
JTS GRADUATES ARE KNOWN FOR:
•Bachelor Degrees:• Theology (BA Th)
• Biblical Studies (BA BS)•Guidance & Counseling (BAG&C)
•Social Work (BSW)•General Studies (BAGEN)
Accredited by:
University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)&
Carribean Evangelical Theological Association (CETA)
PROGRAMMES
Newer programmes:Bachelors:
Applied Behaviour Analysis (BAABA)Music & Media (BAM&M)
Social & Professional Transformation (BASPT)Masters (Research):
Bible (MAB)Public Theology (MAPT)
Associate DegreesCertificates
Short Courses &
Seminars
also offered!!!
Financing Tertiary Education
• Student loans• Scholarships
• Grants • Bursaries
• Flexible payment plans
CAMPUS LIFE
•Vibrant fellowship•Unique learning environment
•Lasting friendships•Eternal networking opportunities
•Endless activities where the fun “cyah” done!
CONTACT US
Tel. 876 869 8211, 8803, 925 7358, 619 1244E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.jts.edu.jmFB: facebook.com/jatheosem1960
Twitter: @jts1960Youtube: jtsintersection
“that I may know Him…that I might make Him known…
Changing the world one life at a time