A brief introduction to Jamaica Theological Seminary

2. Purpose Statement
To offer quality academic studies and
training informed by a christocentric
worldview so that persons may acquire
the attitudes, knowledge and skills
needed to enable them to contribute to
national development and to perform in
a global environment.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. JTS GRADUATES ARE KNOWN FOR:
• 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

7. PROGRAMMES
•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)

8. Newer programmes:
Bachelors:
Applied Behaviour Analysis (BAABA)
Music & Media (BAM&M)
Social & Professional Transformation (BASPT)
Masters (Research):
Bible (MAB)
Public Theology (MAPT)

9. Associate Degrees
Certificates
Short Courses
&
Seminars
also offered!!!

12. Financing Tertiary Education
• Student loans
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Bursaries
• Flexible payment plans

13. CAMPUS LIFE
•Vibrant fellowship
•Unique learning environment
•Lasting friendships
•Eternal networking opportunities
•Endless activities where the fun “cyah” done!

14. CONTACT US
Tel. 876 869 8211, 8803, 925 7358, 619 1244
E-Mail: admissions@jts.edu.jm
Web: www.jts.edu.jm
FB: facebook.com/jatheosem1960
Twitter: @jts1960
Youtube: jtsintersection

15. “that I may know Him…that I might
make Him known…
Changing the world one life at a time