Uma Ukpai School of Theology

Training and equipping ministers for effective kingdom service

About the School

Established in 1995 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Uma Ukpai School of Theology (UUST) has become a premier institution for ministerial training in West Africa. We offer comprehensive theological education that combines deep biblical scholarship with practical ministry experience.

Our graduates serve in ministry across the globe as pastors, evangelists, teachers, and missionaries, impacting their communities with the Gospel.

We are accredited by leading theological bodies and offer programs from certificate to diploma levels in various ministry disciplines.

Programs Offered

Certificate Programs

  • • Certificate in Biblical Studies
  • • Certificate in Practical Ministry
  • • Certificate in Evangelism

Duration: 1 Year

Diploma Programs

  • • Diploma in Theology
  • • Diploma in Pastoral Ministry
  • • Diploma in Missions

Duration: 2-3 Years

Special Programs

  • • Short-term Ministry Training
  • • Leadership Development
  • • Missionary Preparation

Duration: Varies

Core Subjects

Biblical Studies

Old Testament, New Testament, Bible Interpretation

Systematic Theology

Doctrine, Pneumatology, Eschatology

Pastoral Ministry

Church Administration, Counseling, Leadership

Homiletics

Sermon Preparation, Preaching, Public Speaking

Church History

Early Church, Reformation, Modern Movements

Practical Ministry

Evangelism, Missions, Church Planting

Admission Requirements

  • •Professing Christian with evidence of salvation and calling to ministry
  • •Minimum of Secondary School Certificate or equivalent
  • •Pastoral recommendation from current church
  • •Completed application form with recent photographs
  • •Payment of application and tuition fees
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