Trinity Theological Seminary

Diploma in Theology

Grade C6 or better in three core subjects in WASSCE or equivalent. The programme requires a minimum of 72 credit hours including core courses in Bible, theology, pastoral ministry, ethics and missions, plus practical ministry experience.

Bachelor of Theology

Applicants qualify through one of three routes: (1) six SSCE/WASSCE passes including three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Social Studies/Science) and three electives, with an aggregate of 24 or better; (2) three A-Level passes and six O-Level credits including English and Mathematics, or equivalent, with an aggregate of 36 or better; (3) a Diploma in Theology from an accredited institution with a final GPA of 3.0 or higher, giving entry to a 2-year BTh. The programme takes three or four years depending on entry level and requires 120 to 144 credits. Application forms are available throughout the year from the Office of the Academic Dean, to be submitted by 31 March each year. International students must meet equivalent requirements and may be interviewed.

Master of Divinity

A good first degree (second class or better), or a higher degree, in any field from a recognised accredited tertiary institution. Forms from the TTS General Office, due 31 March for September admission. Three years (six semesters), 134 credit hours including 10 credit hours of practicum and a 6-credit project.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

A first degree or higher in theological or religious studies from a recognised accredited institution; applicants with accredited university or tertiary diplomas need a final GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.00 scale.

Master of Arts in Ministry

Minimum 12 three-credit courses, non-credit Basic Biblical Hebrew and Greek, and a 6-credit project, 42 credits in total.

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

First degree with a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale on each transcript (a Master of Arts accepted instead of a theology first degree for those without one), and a Master of Theology or Master of Philosophy by research with at least a year of coursework and a thesis of at least 30,000 words, externally examined. Two recommendations (one from an academic, one from a church leader of the status of General Overseer, Superintendent or Diocesan Bishop), one-page statements of reasons and Christian background, the MTh/MPhil thesis as a writing sample, possible entry examination, and an interview. Application fee is the cedi equivalent of US$50, paid to the Graduate School Fund at any Ecobank branch in Ghana. Applications go to the Vice President for Academic Affairs by 31 March; applicants are notified by 31 May. Instruction is in English; basic working knowledge of French is required; Biblical Studies candidates take Hebrew and Greek. Duration four to six years.

Single campus at No. 7, Trinity Road, East Legon, Accra, on 70 acres.

• Seminary Chapel at the centre of the campus, and Trinity United Church about 50 metres away as the community church.
• Administration building, lecture halls, library and a central cafeteria.
• Four halls of residence: Odjidja Hall, Galevo Hall and Grant Hall (men) and the Ladies Hall, Megill-Baeta-Jiaggie Hall (women).
• Institute of Women in Religion and Culture, Centre for Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics, Centre for the Study of Christianity in Africa.
• Library open Monday to Friday 8:30am-10pm with a break between 5pm and 7pm, and Saturday 9am-2pm in semester; open to midnight for students during examinations.
• Challenge Bookshop.