B.A. Theology 

The Theology programme covers five main areas: Biblical studies, Church History, Pastoral studies, Theological and Ethical studies, and Religious and Philosophical studies., In addition to fulfilling requirements related to the above areas, students are also required to fulfil UWI courses, such as, English Foundation courses, a foreign language course and the Caribbean Studies Research project. (for more info see UWI website – UG-FHE-2024-2025.pdf)

 

 

Course Details

Level

B.A

Credits

90

Mode

Face – to – Face ( remote options available)

 

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Course Content

Year 1 – Level I Courses
  • Biblical Studies: THEO 1001 Intro. To OT, THEO 1002 Intro to NT
  • Church History: THEO 1102 Reformation History, THEO 1103 Pentecost – Charlamagne; THEO 1106 Medieval Church History
  • Pastoral Studies: THEO 1208 Intro to Christian Worship THEO 1212 Christian Preaching; THEO 1219 Christian Preaching & Media
  • Theological & Ethical Studies: THEO 1301 Intro to Systematic Theology, THEO 1303 Caribbean Theology
  • Philosophical & Religious Studies: THEO 1401 Intro to Religions, THEO 1408 Media & the Religious Imagination, THEO 1402/1403 Philosophy & Theology, THEO 1404/1405 Western Philosophy
  • Foundation Courses: see UWI – UG-FHE-2024-2025.pdf
  • Foreign Language: see UWI – UG-FHE-2024-2025.pdf
Year 2 – Level II Courses
  • Biblical Studies: THEO 2002 Latter Prophets, THEO 2007 Pauline Epistles, THEO 2008 John Gospel & Epistles
  • Church History: THEO 2107 C’bean Church History
  • Pastoral Studies: THEO 2201 Rites of Christian Initiation, THEO 2202 Sacramental Rites, THEO 2205 / 2206 Christian Ed., THEO 2203 / 2204 Pastoral Counselling
  • Theological & Ethical Studies: THEO 2301 Christology, THEO 2304 Trinity, THEO 2306 Ecclesiology, THEO 2310 Creation Theology, THEO 2319 Christian Ethics, THEO 2316 Christian Social Ethics
  • Philosophical & Religious Studies: THEO 2401 Philosophy of Religion, THEO 2402 Hermeneutics, THEO 2404 Comparative Religion
  • Foundation Courses: see UWI – UG-FHE-2024-2025.pdf
Year 3 – Level II & III Courses
  • Biblical Studies: THEO 3004 Deuteronomy, THEO 3008 Wisdom
  • Church History: THEO 3101 Caribbean Church History,
  • Pastoral Studies: THEO 3207 Pedagogy for Justice, THEO 3208 Ecumenism
  • Theological & Ethical Studies: THEO 3301 Women’s Theology, THEO 3310 Mariology, THEO 3308 Sexual Ethics, THEO 3304 Special Ethics
  • Philosophical & Religious Studies: THEO 3401 20th century Philosophy, THEO 3402 Popular Religiosity
  • Capstone: HUMN 3099 (Caribbean Studies Project – 6 credits)

Core Requirements

  • Biblical Studies – 12 credits
  • Historical Studies – 6 credits
  • Theological and Ethical Studies – 12 credits
  • Religious and Philosophical Studies – 6 credits
  • Pastoral Studies – 6 credits
  • Foundation Courses – 12 credits
  • Caribbean Studies Project (HUMN 3099) – 6 credits
  • Electives – 30 credits (from any of the above areas or approved UWI Humanities courses)

    The L.Th. /Diploma (Licentiate in Theology)

    The L.Th./Diploma is a sixty credit programme that covers five main areas: Biblical studies, Church History, Pastoral studies, Theological and Ethical studies, and Religious and Philosophical studies and offers 60 credits. In addition to fulfilling requirements related to the above areas, students are also required to fulfil UWI courses, such as, English Foundation courses, a foreign language course and the Caribbean Studies Research project. – (for more info see UWI website – UG-FHE-2024-2025.pdf)

     

     

     

    Course Details

    Level

    Diploma

    Credits

    60

    Mode

    Face – to – Face ( remote options available)

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    Course Content

    Introduction

    The Licentiate/Diploma in Theology (L.Th.) was developed to target those candidates with sufficient experience in pastoral ministry but who may not have the requisite academic qualifications for the BA degree. Students who start at this lower level have the opportunity to matriculate into the BA degree after completing certain requirements

    Level I
      • Same as B.A Theology programme
    Level II/III
    • Same as B.A Theology programme

      Core Requirements

      • Biblical Studies – 9 credits
      • Historical Studies – 6 credits
      • Theological and Ethical Studies – 6 credits
      • Religious and Philosophical Studies – 3 credits
      • Pastoral Studies – 6 credits
        • Foundation Courses (English)– 6 credits
        • Caribbean Studies Project (HUMN 3099) – 6 credits
        • The remaining 24 credits must be gained at Level II/Level III and must be taken from at least two of the areas of Theological Studies