UTI ACCREDITED ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

UTI ACCREDITED ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Official authorization to function on the behalf of Covenant Christian University Lahore, Pakistan

1. ADVANCE CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY (EIGHT MONTHS); DIPLOMA IN MINISTRY (TWO YEARS) & POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MINISTRY (EIGHT MONTHS TO A YEAR)

2. DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY (TWO YEARS) 

 UTI BACHELOR OF DIVINITIES (BD) (THREE YEARS) 

GRADUATE PROGRAMME

PGD THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (EIGHT MONTHS)

MASTER OF DIVINITIES (M.DIV) (TWO YEARS) 

i) MASTER OF DIVINITIES - PASTORAL MINISTRY

ii) M.DIV. IN PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY 

iii)M.DIV. APPLIED MINISTRY

 M.DIV.  PROPHETIC MINISTRY

   v) M. DIV. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

  

   vi) M. DIV. BIBLICAL STUDIES

 5. SHORT COURSES

DIPLOMA IN WORSHIP MINISTRY (Online)

6. ECUMENICAL & INTERFAITH STUDIES (SCHOOL)

7. MINISTRY CERTIFICATE IN CHAPLAINCY EDUCATION

 

8. CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY OF LIBERATION (Theology of Struggle)

 

9. COURSE IN THEOLOGY OF UNION

ADVANCE CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY 

The Advance Certificate in Theology and Ministry is a one year full-time programme. It provides foundational theological and ministerial training for prospective ministers, church workers etc. It's the basis for tertiary level theological studies. Admission is open to applicants with basic school certificates and persons with ministry experience with little or no formal schooling.

The UTI Diploma of Christian Theology and Ministry delivers a basic, yet thorough, foundation for ministry. The Diploma serves as a comprehensive introduction to the essential areas of biblical knowledge, theological understanding, and hands-on experience in Christian life and leadership.  Students from any educational background can thrive in the Diploma of Christian Theology program. UTI invites applicants to grow and deepen their faith through intensive classes, community involvement, and mentorship in ministry. Admission requirements: Applicants with high school level education or it's equivalent can thrive in the diploma programme which runs for a minimum of 18 calendar months.

 COURSES 

A)BIBLICAL STUDIES

General Scripture

Introduction to Hermeneutics

Introduction to Christology

Developing exegetical skills

Basic Hebrew

Intro to the OT & NT

Basic Greek

Basic Christian Doctrine

 B)THEOLOGY FOR MISSIONS (MTH)

Missiology

Systematic Theology

Ecclesiology

Ecumenical Theology

Theology of Union

Ministry in Perspectives

Global Church History

Apologetics (2nd year only)

Pentecostalism, Mission & Revival (2nd year only)

C)COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL ACROSS CULTURES (COM)

Homietics

Cities of God: Engaging Contemporary Political Theology (2nd year only)

Jubilate: Worship, Religion & Popular Culture

Social Media & Ministry

African Traditional Religion & Islam

Nigeria Nation

Basic English Communication

Patristics (2nd Semester only)

Research Methodology

Team internship (3 weeks)

D)SPIRITUALITY AND PERSONAL FORMATION (SPTH)

Spirituality

Pastoral Care and Counseling

New Creation Man

Church Planting/Conflict/Administration

Youth/Children Ministry

Christian Ethics

Marriage, Singlehood and the Family

Leadership Development and Business Mentoring

 

UTI BACHELOR OF DIVINITY (B. DIV.) (THREE YEARS) & PGD THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

UTI Bachelor Divinity degree is designed to help students grow closer to Christ, become grounded in the Bible and theology, develop a biblical worldview, and serve God in various kinds of Christian ministry and leadership. This degree also provides an excellent foundation if the student plans to continue at UTI for the Master of Divinities degree. It runs for a minimum of three years full-time. Admission is open to applicants with A' Level and O' Level certificates or their equivalents.

FEATURES OF THE CURRICULUM

1. Multi-dimensional. Equipping for ministry in Christ’s church involves a number of dimensions. These include

i) A thorough and responsible theological foundation which grounds the student in the knowledge, understanding and use of the Scriptures,

ii) Cultivation of spiritual maturity and the formation of Christian character,

iii) Perception of the ways in which God works in the church and the world in the past, present and future,

 

iv)Development of the resources, abilities and methods which enable God’s servants, by the empowering of the Holy Spirit, to fulfill their calling. Learning in the setting of community is especially emphasized.

 

2. Integrative. The philosophy underlying UTI curriculum is that schooling does not interfere with student's integral education. It seeks also to avoid the dangers in such an approach that theory has no practical significance and practice has no theoretical base. The focus of the curriculum is to combine theory and practice or foundation and operation, presenting students with a strong framework of biblical truth and cognitive learning which leads them on to ‘see’ (theoria) the personal spiritual application and practical ministry implementation.

3. Progressive. The foundational courses in the first year aim to help students make a smooth transition into the theological foundations upon which Church unity is based. The focus is more on content and background rather than critical issues, although the latter are not totally ignored. Whenever possible, some practical lessons from each other could be included.

4. Field Education. Field Education is an educational method that seeks to incorporate in the curriculum regular, supervised and evaluated opportunities for inter-relating theological learning with experience in actual ministry be experience. This being the case, it is an integral part of the BD/MDiv. curriculum. This is designed to help the students through their ministry in the church and the world, achieve the following objectives:

a) Understand more fully the responsibility and requirements of their vocation (as pastor, teacher, church worker, counselor, missionary, etc.) to which they have been called to serve;

b) Master personal and group methods of observation, reflection, evaluation and planning for ministry which will allow them to integrate academic knowledge, spiritual gifts and skills — particularly, human relationship skills — to specific ministry situations;

c) Observe and learn from supervisors and church leaders in order to develop competence in ministry skills (e.g. preaching, teaching, pastoral care, leadership, etc.);

d) Master methods of personal discipline sufficient for them to exhibit standards of reliability and accountability expected of the ministers of God; and

e) Experience different kinds of ministry in a variety of settings in the church and the world.

These basic components of the field education shall provide both broadly-based and in-depth ministerial experiences for the students. It shall comprise the following components:

Church visitation and discussion

Internships or Pastoral placement (during long semester break)

PLACEMENT AND INTERNSHIP

Placements and internships shall be done with partner churches, Para-church organizations and other approved settings. The institution shall reserve the right to determine placements and internships and each student will be placed under a supervisor. The student may spend between three to six weeks on ministry associated task within the Church.

BACHELOR OF DIVINITIES 

Year 1 (1/2 Semester)

Th 101 Scripture Determinates

Th 102 Systematic Theology

 

Types of Theological

Th   Ecclesiology

Church History

Liturgy (Orthodox/ Episcopalian/ Evangelical)

Moral Theology

Intro to Roman Catholicism

Intro to Pentecostalism

Intro to Old Catholicism

Homiletics

Intro to Hebrew

Intro to Greek

Biblical Theology

New Creation Man

Intro to OT

Intro to NT

Intro to World Religion

 

Year 2 (1/2 Semester)

Church History

Apologetics

Multicultural Theology

Social Theories of Religion

Hebrew

Greek

Roman Catholicism

Old Catholicism

Pentecostalism

Systematic Theology

Scripture / Hermeneutics

Ecclesiology

Moral Theology

Homiletics

Biblical Theology

OT/ NT

Christology

Theology of Union

 

Year 3 (1/2 Semester)

 

Missiology

Reformation 1/2

Liberation / Feminist Theology

Common Themes in Christy /Islam

Ecumenicism/Inter-religious Dialogue

Social Theories of Religion

Comparative Study of Religion

Exegesis

Philosophy of Religion

Pastoral Theology / Counseling

Biblical Christen

Roman Catholicism

Old Catholicism

Pentecostalism

Ministry of the New Creation Man

New Testament Priesthood

African Traditional Religion

Theology of Union

Methodology

 

Year 4 (1/2 Semester)

Ecumenism / Inter Rel. Dialogue

Comparative Study of Religion

Old Catholicism ICC and National Churches

Conflict Management

African Church Leaders

New Religion Movements in African

Christian Doctrines

Exegesis

Biblical Theology

Ecclesiology

Homiletics

Pentecostalism

Multi-Cultural Theology

Apologetics

Systematic Theology

Scripture/ Hermeneutics

World Religion

Theology of Union

Thesis/ Research

 

MASTER OF DIVINITY - PASTORAL MINISTRY

Description

The Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry is a professional graduate degree designed to equip students for effective ministry as a pastor, associate pastor, church planter, evangelist, or missionary. This is a two-year program primarily related to preparation for the pastoral and missionary ministry, requiring at least seventy semester hours of academic credit for graduation.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements to the Seminary, applicants for admission to any master degree program must meet additional requirements. All applicants to any master degree program must be at least twenty years old by the time of their first registration. All applicants to master degree programs must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor degree.

Completion Requirements

In order to qualify for graduation, each student seeking the Master of Divinity degree must satisfy the “General Requirements for Graduation” as set forth by the college.

The Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry includes two components: (1) 78 semester hours of required courses

(2) 12 semester hours of elective courses.

Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministry

Course Requirements

FIRST YEAR

Old Testament Survey 1, 2

Beginning Greek 1, 2

History of Christianity

Personal Evangelism

Introduction to Research and Writing

Introduction to Missions

Hermeneutics

Apologetics

Hebrew Grammar 1, 2

New Testament Survey1, 2

Systematic Theology 1, 2

Biblical Preaching 1, 2

Intermediate Greek

Old Testament Elective

 

SECOND YEAR

History of the Baptists

Intro to Biblical Counseling

Traditional Religions, World Religions, and Cults

Introduction to Christian Education

Spiritual Formation

Pastoral Ministry

Introduction to Worship

Theology Elective

Free Elective

New Testament Elective

 

M.DIV. IN PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY (TWO YEARS)

Degree Requirements

The M.Div.-PT is an academic degree that prepares you to do research and to teach in the area of Pentecostal Theology.

Course Requirements

Biblical Studies

OT 501 - Pentecostal Explorations of the Old Testament

NT 501 - Pentecostal Explorations of the New Testament

BH 501 - Biblical Hermeneutics - OR - CF 702 Inductive Bible Study

Historical and Theological Studies Core

TS 606 - Introduction to Christian Doctrine

TS 607 - Pentecostal Spirituality & Theology

HT 607 - Historical Theology

HT 643 - History and Theology of the Wesleyan, Holiness and Pentecostal Movements

HS 650 - Church of God History & Polity

TS 689 – M.Div.-PT Capstone

Personal Formation for Ministry

SA 801 - Pentecostal Foundations for Christian Ministry and Study

SA 802 - Community of Faith 1 (Spiritual Disciplines)

SA 803 - Community of Faith 2 (Calling and Vocation)

SA 804 - Community of Faith 3 (Ethics)

SA 805 - Community of Faith 4 (Leadership)

Pentecostal Theology Concentration

 

APPLIED MINISTRY/THEOLOGY M.DIV.

Program Requirements

Introduction The MA Applied Theology and the MA Transformational Leadership are designed for people who want to reflect on the interface of the Bible and theology with the practice of mission, work and ministry in a 21st-century context. A combination of excellent teaching, student interaction and personal research creates a unique learning experience. If you are interested in reflecting on your current work and ministry context, if you want to engage with the points of view of others, if you would like to enhance your work/ministry skills, or if you are looking for something that will aid your personal transformation, the MA is for you.

Courses

20400   Basic Hebrew  

22400  Basic Greek   

31980   Written Communication1        

Biblical and Theological Studies          

20200   Introduction to the Old Testament I     

20220   Introduction to the Old Testament II    

20440   Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis  

22100   Biblical Hermeneutics 22200             Introduction to the New Testament I     

22220   Introduction to the New Testament II    

22440   Greek Syntax and Exegesis     

25100   Introduction to Church History I          

25120   Introduction to Church History II         

26200   Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission            

27060   Systematic Theology I 

27070   Systematic Theology II

27080   Systematic Theology III           

29250   Survey of Christian Ethics       

40150   Personal Spiritual Disciplines 

Missions, Evangelism and Ministry    

28700   Christian Apologetics 30000             Christian Preaching2 45400             Christian Teaching30020             Preaching Practicum2 or         

40200   The Worshiping Church          

32100   Personal Evangelism

32960   Introduction to Missiology      

34300   Introduction to Biblical Counseling      

40080   Christian Leadership

40301   Pastoral Ministry

45260   Discipleship and Family Ministry           

Applied Ministry         

44910   Applied Ministry: Theology     

Free Electives 

Total Master of Divinity, Christian Ministry Requirements            

20400   Elementary Hebrew (if required)         

22400   Elementary Greek (if required)         

31980   Written Communication (if required)         

MASTER OF PROPHETIC MINISTRY (ONLINE)

Introduction

God has appointed prophets in the Church – men and women through whom He speaks and who declare and interpret His divine will instruct, comfort, encourage and stimulate those with ears to hear.

Do you want to learn how to relate more effectively to the other gifts and ministries in the Body?

Are you ready to discover what each of the gifts contributes and what part God wants you to play in the building up of the Body to unity and maturity?

If so, then a Master’s Degree in Prophetic Ministry from Christian Leadership University is exactly what you’ve been searching for.

 

The fast track to your degree

You are much closer to your Prophetic Ministry Master’s Degree than you realize. Bring in up to 50% of your degree through the combination of transcripts from other colleges and a Life Experience Portfolio. Put your past studies and experiences to good use and earn your Master’s Degree in Prophetic Ministry faster than you ever thought possible!

 

Earn Your Degree from Home

Obtain an accredited Master’s Degree in Prophetic Ministry 100% through distance learning.

Courses

REN103 Communion with God

COU202 Counseled by God

REN204Naturally Supernatural

BUS102 Fulfill Your Financial Destiny

PRO201 Releasing Spiritual Gifts

LEA103 Gifted to Succeed

REN206 Increasing the Anointing

COU301 Prayers That Heal the Heart

REN310 Wisdom through Dream Interpretation

PRO301 Introduction to the Prophetic

Requirements

Master Degrees require a total of 40 credits beyond a bachelor degree. Students enrolling in a Master program will need to submit an official transcript for their bachelor degree.

If your undergraduate (i.e. bachelor) degree is in an area of Bible or ministry, or is from a Christian school and included courses in Bible or ministry, and you have additional transcript credits which are not part of your bachelor’s degree, you will have the option of bringing in up to 10 credits toward your master’s degree through transcripts from other schools or documented life experience. If your undergraduate degree is in a field unrelated to spiritual knowledge, all 40 credits must be earned from UTI.

 

SHORT COURSES

DIPLOMA IN WORSHIP MINISTRY (Online)

Flexible – Can be completed online, with full- or part-time options to meet your needs. Accelerated – Can be completed in as little as six months to one calendar year.

 

COURSES

Foundational Christian Doctrine

Introduction to Biblical Theology

Contemporary Theology in Historical Context

Discipleship

Evangelism

Biblical Foundations of Worship

Contemporary Worship Leadership

Practices in Worship Technology

Worship Leadership Practicum

Ministry of Teaching and Preaching

Church and God’s Mission

Researched Worship Project (capstone)

 

The Diploma in Worship and Theology will equip you as an effective worship leader by grounding your practice of worship in a deeper biblical-theological framework and honing your practical skill set. As part of your online diploma in worship and theology, you will have multiple opportunities to shape your ministry philosophy and personal leadership skills. Your capstone course will be a research project that is applied in a real ministry setting.

During the program, students will plan worship services that are theologically-rich and value the arts (visual and auditory). Design a worship ministry for a church that incorporates worship and discipleship.

 

Centre for Ecumenical & Interfaith Studies

Ecumenical & Interfaith Studies

 

Courses in this area investigate the history of ecumenism, theological issues inherent in religious pluralism, and ecumenical and interfaith relations. UTI Ecumenical and Interfaith Studies deal with the diversity of religious perspectives in contemporary society and foster mutual respect and understanding of both similarities and differences among people of faith. 

 

ES5101 The African Religious Experience A survey of the historical traditions, recent trends, contemporary experiences, and popular spirituality of varied African religious communities from the early 17th century to today. 

 

ES102 Judaism and Christianity: Two Types of Faith A survey of similarities and differences in Jewish and Christian understandings of God, salvation, messiah, Scripture, incarnation, and other foundational concepts. 

 

ES103 Jewish-Christian Studies The course fosters interfaith engagement in Jewish-Christian studies by selecting a specific focus, such as interpretations of scripture, history of relations, contemporary dialogue, theologies, ethics, or worship. 

 

ES104 Judaism and Christian Beginnings An analysis of the historical situations out of which modern Judaism and Christianity emerged and the impact of that history on Christian-Jewish relations today

 

ES105 Introduction to Judaism A survey of Jewish thought, practice, history, and literature from the biblical period to the present, with special attention to the contemporary African context. 

 

ES106 Varieties of Contemporary Judaism An introduction to the broad range of Jewish thought, ritual, law and culture in the modern world, with attention to the religious and ethnic diversity of the Jewish people. 

 

ES107 Introduction to Islam A survey of fundamental Islamic beliefs, the impact of Islamic civilization in the Middle Ages, and the modern relationship of Islam to politics. 

 

 

ES108 The African Religious Experience A survey of the historical traditions, recent trends, contemporary experiences, and popular spirituality of varied African religious communities from the early 17th century to today. 

 

ES109 Biblical and Ecumenical Perspectives on Mary An exploration of Mary’s role in Scripture and in the life of the church as mother of Jesus and model disciple in light of recent ecumenical scholarship and dialogue

 

ES110 Christian Worship: History, Principles, and Practice A biblical, theological, historical, and contemporary analysis of worship in the classical Christian tradition, emphasizing commonalities, denominational distinctive, and current issues. 

 

 ES111 Orthodox Christianity An introduction to the historical, theological, spiritual, and liturgical dimensions of Orthodoxy and its branches. 

 

 ES112 Ecumenical Relations An exploration of the history of ecumenism among Christian denominations, ecumenical statements, and the practicalities of ecumenical understanding and cooperation. 

 

ES113 Jews in the Christian Imagination An historical examination of literary and graphic images of Jews as portrayed by Christians from the early church to today, including recent statements and movies. 

 

ES114 Jesus Christ and World Religions A study of the ways Christians understand the significance of Jesus in a religiously pluralistic world.

 

MINISTRY CERTIFICATE IN CHAPLAINCY EDUCATION

 Chaplaincy Education

It is through education that the field of chaplaincy will grow and replenish itself in years to come. UTI is exploring the growth in chaplaincy education and what this means for the future through educating effective chaplains.

This course focuses on tasks critical for preparing professional chaplains for effective ministry, including:

•           Synthesizing current scholarship and practitioner expertise about the nature of effective chaplaincy;

•           Evaluating the extent to which theological schools can and should support the development of effective chaplains;

•           Identifying specific skills and competences required for chaplaincy, both universally and in specific sectors; 

•           Analyzing how theological education currently supports the development of those skills and competencies; and

•           Supporting theological educators in strengthening their scholarship, their curricula, and their partnerships with clinical educators to better train chaplains in light of broader changes in Nigerian religious demographics.

 THEOLOGY OF STRUGGLE

The Theology of Struggle

"It is the Church in the society. The Church always plays a role in the society even in making the people impoverished. She has also a role to make them free from oppression.

She has been into the struggle for nationhood, for human dignity and liberation from oppression since the time of Moses, to Jesus Christ and until the Church of today's context." ~ Archbishop Antonio Ablon 

Theology of Struggle, a theology rooted in the history and culture of a people who have endured colonial oppression at the hands of Spain, North America, and Japan, as well as neo-colonialism and home-grown dictatorship. 

Because Christianity has played a role in assisting the history of oppression in the Philippines, a theology of struggle must include a "struggle in theology,” to wrest Christian symbols from the hands of the oppressors and return them to the poor. 

This theology which is an aspect of Liberation Theology and linked to the popular Philippino Bishop Antonio Ablon, shall be developed and studied within the context of the Nigeria situation as an aspect in critical theological investigation for students undergoing programmes for the award of bachelor of divinities degree.

WELCOME TO UTI

DIRECTION

UTI is located @ PraiseGod Plaza, by Holy Ghost Zone

East/West Road Aleto Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria

Call us: 07012516796

We are currently receiving large volumes of enquiries by telephone. Waiting times may be longer and option of reaching us via Email is open. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Lines Open:

Monday-Thursday: 08:00am to 04:00pm

Friday: 08:00am to 02:00pm

 

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 08:00am – 4.00pm

Friday: 08.00am – 02.00pm

Closed on weekends and public holidays, see our public holidays in the UTI Academic Calendar.

 

City: Port Harcourt

Country: Nigeria

Tel: 234-8139210901, 234-7012516796

E-mail: uniontheologicalinst@gmail.com

Website: www.utis.org.ng

Direction: From Bori (Ogoni) drive on the East/West Road to Eleme and after the Refinery Junction, locate UTI on the right-hand side, some few electric poles away.   

If coming from Port Harcourt, drive past the Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Company on the East/West Road as going to Bori (Ogoni) and after the Aleto bridge drive before the Refinery Junction, locate UTI by left-hand side of the road. 

YOU ARE WELCOME

Admission Guidelines

By submitting your application form the UTI Admissions Committee can make an assessment of your applications in view of placements. 

The evaluation of your application form and resume will take 2-3 days, an admissions counselor may need to contact you during or after this process.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Advance Certificate: A School Certificate  or its equivalent. May also be admitted based on affirmation of long experience in ministry.

Diploma/Post-graduate Diploma: Students from any educational background can thrive in the Diploma of Christian Theology program. UTI invites applicants to grow and deepen their faith through intensive classes, community involvement, and mentorship in ministry. Four (4) O'Level credits in Senior Secondary School or its equivalent is required for admission.

Bachelor of Divinity degree: Students seeking admission must possess an Olevel credit passes in at least two sittings.

Matter of Divinity degree: Candidates must be a holder of a first degree in relevant field from an  accredited University with a proof of transcripts delivered directly to the Registrar of UTI.

Admission Application Form 

Application for admission can be filled via the application link on the site. Before submitting the application form be sure to check through the following information and seek clarification to any questions you may have. 

Admissions requirements and procedures 

Distance/online Learning 

Courses and Curriculum 

Tuition and Fees 

Acceptance Fees

The programme I seek to undertake 

Contact Us: Please feel free to contact us about your studies with on UTI Hotline: 08091072565. 

There are many questions students should ask before deciding to enroll in UTI's distance learning program(s). 

Prospective online students need to determine their level of readiness for independent study before deciding to enroll. 

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