UTHECS
Welcome to UTHECS
We're delighted to welcome you to Universal Theological College and Seminary (UTHECS), a community dedicated to theological education, spiritual formation and growth as well as ministry preparation and mentoring. Our seminary is committed to providing a rigorous and supportive environment for students to explore their callings and deepen their understanding of God and their faith.
At Universal Theological College and Seminary(UTHECS), our mission is to educate, equip,enrich and empower leaders for effective ministry and leadership through academic excellence, spiritual formation, and practical experience and for global and eternal impacts. We strive to create a community that is inclusive, diverse, and welcoming, where students can grow in their faith and develop their skills for serving God and humanity.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs, faculty, and community. Whether you're a prospective student, a current student, or an alumnus, we hope you'll find the resources and information you need to support your journey.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Universal Theological College and Seminary (UTHECS ), please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to serve you and support your spiritual growth and ministry preparation.
Dr. Anderson Ter
B.Sc ( Bio Scs) ; B.A(Syst Th & Church Min.); M.A.(C.Ed.), Ph.D(Psy & Couns.) ; D.Litt.
Registrar, UTHECS
College Profile
Our vision, mission, and values that guide everything we do
Our Vision
VISION: To become a premier global theological institution in raising excellent, exceptional, Spiritual, professional and transformational leaders.
SCOPE OF VISION: Inter-denominational and inter-racial
Our Mission
MISSION: We educate,equip,enrich and empower christian leaders for global and eternal impacts
MOTTO: Shaping leaders to shape the world
Excellence
Striving for the highest quality in all we do
Godly Character
Developing Christ-like attributes in our students
Biblical Stewardship
Responsible management of God's resources
Servant Leadership
Leading by serving others first
Creative Thinking
Fostering innovation and critical thought
Integrity
Consistency in character and action
Humility
Recognizing our dependence on God
Institutional Objectives
Students at UTHECS will be trained to:
- develop commitment and intimacy with Jesus Christ
- develop spiritual transformation expressed through Godly Character
- demonstrate Godly knowledge,power and political skills required for gospel propagation
- Integrate Biblical and general education into a Christian worldview
- acquire leadership skills necessary to engage in their various ministries and kingdom assignment
- develop social skills that exhibit love and respect for others irrespective of religious and cultural differences.
- apply the tools of research to discover new information and to solve human problems.
Our Functions
We function in the following areas:
- We train, ordain and consecrate
- We provide international license and other credentials
- We provide ministerial covers and mentorship to ministers and ministries
- We organise conferences and seminars for ministerial and leadership advancement
- We network and foster community outreaches
- We confer honorary awards to deserving outstanding christian leaders
- We train and commission chaplains in collaboration with recognized national and international Chaplaincy corps and colleges
Approval, Affiliation and Accreditation
Incorporation
UTHECS is incorporated under the corporate Affairs commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and approved as a legal Theological institution entrusted to educate,train,award degrees and ordain ministers of the Gospel.
Membership
UTHECS is an active member of National Association of Christian Religious Educators of Nigeria(NACREN)
Affiliation
UTHECS is affiliated to Triumphant Christian University of America, USA, which is fully accredited by the following agencies:
- QUALITY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION (QAHE)
- INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR THE MARKET PLACE MINISTRY (IABM)
- AMERICAN BIBLE COLLEGE ACCREDITATION (ABCA)
- CHRISTIAN ACCREDITATION COUNCIL AND STANDARD COMMISSION (CACSCOM).
Therefore,we operate on the terms and policies of our mother institution.
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