UTCWI Admission Requirements 2023/2024 for all courses – The United Theological College of the West Indies programmes entry requirements for the 2023/2024 academic year has been released.
The management of the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI) has released the Intake entry requirements for successful admission into the undergraduate and postgraduate (Degree, Ph.D., Masters, Diploma, Certificate, Short Course, and Non-Degree) programmes respectively for the 2023/2024 academic year.
UTCWI Admission Requirements
Interested students may apply to any of the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI) Courses at any time and are admitted subject to fulfilling all UTCWI admission entry requirements for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
Description of Programme
The United Theological College of the West Indies offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology; this degree is offered by UTCWI along with other theological schools associated with UWI namely, St. Micheal’s, Codrington College in Barbados and St. John Vianney in Trinidad. These schools affiliated to UWI formed an association called the Caribbean Association of Theological Schools (CATS).
Entry Requirements
Lower Level Matriculation
- The programme can be entered through the normal matriculation requirements for the Faculty of Humanities and Education at the UWI. That is five (5) CSEC subjects and two (2) CAPE subjects or its equivalent.
- Diploma from an approved tertiary institution
- Licentiate in Theology from the UWI.
- The regulation also states that candidates can be accepted on lower level matriculation. That is persons not having the required CAPE, Licentiate or Diploma but possess the five (5) CSEC subjects. Such persons can be accepted to UWI but must register as a part-time student. Part-time students are required to complete level 1 courses over two (2) years or 4 semesters. Full-time students can only register for 15 credits in each semester or 5 courses. Part-time students can only register for 9 credits or three courses in each semester.
- Year 1: 5 Level 1 Courses (including 2 foundation courses)
- Year 2: 6 Level 1 Courses
- Students having completed one year at UTCWI in the Certificate in Ministerial Studies or Licentiate in Theology programmes can transfer to UWI B.A. Theology degree or the B.A. in Ministerial Studies programme at the end of the first year. The students’ application to UWI must include a transcript from UTCWI.
- Students entering through this method will normally offer 4 courses or 12 credits from level 1 UTCWI courses for matriculation purposes. Students will not be offered exemptions for courses offered for matriculation to the UWI. For example if the student completed 30 level 1 credits at UTCWI in year 1, four courses or 12 credits will be used for matriculation purposes. That is 30 credits less 12 credits will leave 18 credits. This means the student will be required to replace those level 1 credits by completing 4 other level 1 courses. This explains why UTCWI should always have an excess of level 1 courses.
In order to complete the Bachelor of Arts in Theology programme the student should complete a minimum of 90 credits distributed as follows:
The remaining 15 credits or 5 courses may be chosen from Biblical, Historical, Pastoral, Theological and Ethical, Religious and Philosophical Studies.
In addition to distribution of courses according to departments, students must ensure that they fulfill the distribution at different levels. Students are normally expected to fulfill the following minimum level requirements:
Level 1: 30 credits INCLUDING foundation courses
Level 2: 21 credits EXCLUDING foundation courses
Level 3: 24 credits
The remaining 15 credits of 5 courses may be chosen from levels 2 or 3.
NB: Students entering the UWI Theology Degree programmes (B.A. Ministerial Studies and B.A. Theology programmes) using the Lower Level Matriculation requirements are advised to do so at the completion of their first year at UTCWI.
| Courses | Credits | # of Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Studies (includes Biblical Languages) | 12 | 4 |
| Historical Studies | 6 | 2 |
| Pastoral Studies or Practical Theology | 12 | 4 |
| Theological and Ethical Studies | 12 | 4 |
| Religious & Philosophical Studies | 6 | 2 |
| Foundation Courses | 15 | 5 |
| Non-major Humanities Credits | 8td> | 3 |
| Research –linked course | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 90 | 27 |
The UWI does not grant transfer of credits for levels II and III courses completed in the UTCWI programmes. Students who enter UWI Theology Degree programmes with levels II and III courses from UTCWI will be required to re-do the courses, if they form part of the requirements of the programme they are pursuing at the UWI.
Aims
The aims of the programme of study and ministerial formation are:
- To promote a community of learning that is conducive to theological reflection and learning and the nurturing of persons for ministry as lay or ordained persons within the denominational traditions from which they come;
- To create a learning environment in which the pursuit of truth is undertaken with academic rigour, faith is related to reason, worship is related to study, and the integration of knowledge is promoted through interdisciplinary dialogue;
- To promote a community of living, learning and worship in which ecumenical engagement is fostered and narrow sectarianism is challenged;
- To create a community of learning which is informed by sensitivity to the Caribbean context within which the institution is located, so that this Caribbean reality is reflected in all areas of the institution’s life; and
- To develop close relations with The University of the West Indies and St. Michael’s Theological College as a vehicle for interdisciplinary and ecumenical dialogue in a context of academic rigor.
Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies
Description of Programme
The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, in association with the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI), offers a special degree, Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies. This degree has more practical orientation than the Bachelor of Arts in Theology and is geared towards persons being prepared for parish/congregational ministry, institutional chaplaincy and international mission engagement. The BA in Ministerial Studies targets candidates from the participating denominations whose ministers are trained at the College. The participating denominations of the UTCWI are Anglican, Moravian, United Church in Jamaica and Grand Cayman, Jamaica Baptist Union, Lutheran Church of Guyana, and Methodist Church in the Caribbean. In addition, a number of students from non-participating denominations are trained at the College.
Entry Requirements
The programme can be entered through the normal matriculation requirements for the Faculty of Humanities and Education at the UWI. That is five (5) CSEC subjects and two (2) CAPE subjects or its equivalent.
- Diploma from an approved tertiary institution.
- Licentiate in Theology from the UWIThe regulation also states that candidates can be accepted on lower level matriculation. That is persons not having the required CAPE, Licentiate or diploma but possess the five (5) CSEC subjects. Such persons can be accepted to UWI but must register as a part-time student. Part-time students are required to complete level 1 courses over two (2) years or 4 semesters.Full-time students can only register for 15 credits or five (5)courses in each semester. Part-time students can only register for 9 credits or three courses in each semester.Full-time students, with the permission of the Dean of Humanities and Education can register for more than 18 credits in the final year of the programme.
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Duration of Programme
The programme is normally completed in a minimum of three (3) years of full-time study or four (4) years part-time study.
The configuration of the BA in Ministerial Studies is as follows:
| Courses | Credits | # of Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Studies (includes Biblical Languages) | 24 | 8 |
| Historical Studies | 9 | 3 |
| Pastoral Studies (called Practical Theology at UTCWI) | 27 | 9 |
| Theological and Ethical Studies | 15 | 5 |
| Religious & Philosophical Studies | 6 | 2 |
| Foundation Courses & Foreign Languages | 15 | 5 |
| Research-linked Course | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 99 | 33 |
The core courses for this degree are broken down as follows:
Level 1… 24 core credits, 8 courses, 2 electives
Level 2… 24 core credits, 8 courses, 2 electives
Level 3… 6 core credits, 2 courses, 9 electives.
NB:It must be noted that students are expected to complete at least 30 credits at each level. The assignment of only 2 core courses at Level 3 is designed to allow the student greater flexibility in selecting electives and thus will be able to pursue areas of interest.
Aims
The aims of the programme of study and ministerial formation are:
- To promote a community of learning that is conducive to theological reflection and learning and the nurturing of persons for ministry as lay or ordained persons within the denominational traditions from which they come;
- To create a learning environment in which the pursuit of truth is undertaken with academic rigour, faith is related to reason, worship is related to study, and the integration of knowledge is promoted through interdisciplinary dialogue;
- To promote a community of living, learning and worship in which ecumenical engagement is fostered and narrow sectarianism is challenged;
- To create a community of learning which is informed by sensitivity to the Caribbean context within which the institution is located, so that this Caribbean reality is reflected in all areas of the institution’s life; and
- To develop close relations with The University of the West Indies and St. Michael’s Theological College as a vehicle for interdisciplinary and ecumenical dialogue in a context of academic rigor.
Licentiate in Theology
Description of the Programme
The Licentiate in Theology is a programme in the study of theology. It provides the candidates with the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies for the practice of ministry.
The programme is offered jointly by the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI) and the University of the West Indies (UWI).
Target Group
This programme is designed for individuals who are called to ministry, i.e. Deacon, Lay Preachers, Evangelists, Sunday School Teachers, Church Workers, but who do not possess formal training in theology or who have earned degrees in other discipline and are not desirous of pursuing another degree in theology. It is also suitable for persons who need more in-depth knowledge in this area for personal development or for preparation for post graduate studies in theology.
Requirements
- A degree or diploma from an approved University of College.
- CSEC/CAPE in at lease two principal advanced level subjects.
- Individual candidates lacking qualifications above who can present other evidence of satisfactory achievement may be accepted by the University on recommendation of President/Dean of Studies of UTCWI.
Applicants to the programme are required to apply online at the University of the West Indies, during the normal application period
Duration of the Programme
The programme is being offered part-time, in the evenings over three (3) years, inclusive of summers.
Areas of Concentration
The programme has three (3) areas of concentration and students are required to choose from the list below:
- Christian Education
- Counselling
- Pastoral Ministry
Overview of the Curriculum
To be awarded the Licentiate in Theology the student will be required to complete sixty (60) credits,36 of which must be among the following:
| 1. Biblical Studies | 6 credits |
| 2. Historical Studies | 6 credits |
| 3. Theological and Ethical Studies | 6 credits |
| 4. Pastoral Studies | 6 credits |
| 5. Religious & Philosophical Studies | 3 credits |
| 6. University Courses | 9 credits |
The remaining 24 credits must be gained at level two and three and must be taken from at least two of the areas of theological studies.
College Course
| UTC-CK Communication Skills | 3 credits |
| Denominational Polity | 3 credits |
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