West Africa Theological Seminary

Who We Are

West Africa Theological Seminary opened its doors in 1989. After seventeen years of growth it is now poised for even more dynamic national and international training for the Church in Africa… one of the fastest-growing segments of the body of Christ worldwide. WATS is uniquely equipped and located to train Christian leaders of Africa's next generation.

WATS has several specialized programs:

• A four-year university-affiliated Degree Program with special tracks in theology, Bible, missions, music and Christian education
• Four Masters programs: a two-year MA in Biblical Studies; a two-year MA in Intercultural Studies, a three-year Master of Divinity degree, and an MA in Christian Leadership designed exclusively for top church leaders
• WATS Computer Consultancy, with computer courses for all WATS students, including Certificate and Diploma in Computer

We are:

• Nigeria's largest interdenominational seminary
• Affiliated with the University of Nigeria (B.A. in Religious Studies)
• Approved by the Nigerian Army for training chaplains
• A broadly interdenominational school with an evangelical/Wesleyan focus

We have:

• A student body from 80 denominations and 40 ethnic groups
• A teaching faculty with excellent and diverse training
• A primary focus on spiritual formation and an unusually strong focus on cross-cultural missions
• An unparalleled combination of resident and adjunct faculty