ECWA Theological Seminary
| Type | Seminary |
|---|---|
| Established | 1931 |
Religious affiliation | Evangelical Church Winning All |
| Location | , , |
The ECWA Theological Seminary, Kagoro, is a graduate school and seminary, located in Kagoro, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The Seminary was founded in 1931 by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), previously known as the Evangelical Church of West Africa. It is the oldest ECWA theological training institution.[1]
Overview
Academics
ECWA Theological Seminary, Kagoro, offers a number of certificates, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees. The Seminary's degree programmes are accredited by, the University of Jos.[2] [3]
Facilities
The Seminary has a number of onsite facilities. Its Research Centre was founded to serve the Seminary and the wider academic community, with a particular focus on theological responses to conflict, reconciliation, and peace. The Seminary is also equipped with a library and a day care centre for the children of staff and students who study, teach, or work at the institution. Although the Seminary is the proprietor of the Seminary Staff School, the school has its own board of governors, and is developing its own site for classrooms.[4][5]
Affiliations
ECWA Theological Seminary, Kagoro, offers an annual award for excellence in preaching named after the American theologian and author, Frederick Buechner. The Seminary is also a recognised partner of the United World Mission Overseas Council.[6]
Kagoro Journal of Theology
The Kagoro Journal of Theology (KAJOT) is a bi-annual, multi-disciplinary journal, that is published by the ECWA Theological Seminary, Kagoro.[7] First published in 2016, the journal has also hosted annual conferences at the Seminary.[8]
References
- ^ "ECWA Theological Seminary Kagoro: educating the next generation of leaders". ECWAUSA. January 5, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Gaiya, Musa (January 1, 2004). "Christianity in Northern Nigeria, 1975-2000". Exchange. 33 (4): 358 – via BRILL Journals.
- ^ "Linkages and Affiliations". University of Jos - Nigeria. 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "About: Library". Kagoro Seminary. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "About: Staff School". Kagoro Seminary. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Overseas Council: our partners". Overseas Council. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Massaquoi, Momolu Armstrong (June 1, 2016). "Call for Papers: Kagoro Journal of Theology". Facebook. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Massaquoi, Momolu (August 22, 2016). "Kagoro Journal of Theology International Conference". Facebook. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
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