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Jamaica Theological Seminary 1960 - Present

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A brief introduction to Jamaica Theological Seminary
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Page 1: Jamaica Theological Seminary 1960 - Present
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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.

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Mission Statement

To glorify God and prepare persons academically and spiritually for service in the local, regional and global communities.

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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.

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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.

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• 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:

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•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

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Newer programmes:Bachelors:

Applied Behaviour Analysis (BAABA)Music & Media (BAM&M)

Social & Professional Transformation (BASPT)Masters (Research):

Bible (MAB)Public Theology (MAPT)

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Associate DegreesCertificates

Short Courses &

Seminars

also offered!!!

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Financing Tertiary Education

• Student loans• Scholarships

• Grants • Bursaries

• Flexible payment plans

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CAMPUS LIFE

•Vibrant fellowship•Unique learning environment

•Lasting friendships•Eternal networking opportunities

•Endless activities where the fun “cyah” done!

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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

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“that I may know Him…that I might make Him known…

Changing the world one life at a time


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