JST

The Jesuit School of Theology (JST) was founded in 1984 to provide theological formation at university level for African Jesuit students preparing for priesthood. Other properly qualified students, male and female, are also admitted to the Jesuit School of Theology. The school is owned and maintained by the Major Superiors of the Society of Jesus of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM).

The three-year bachelor’s program in theology satisfies the requirements for the ecclesiastical Baccalaureate in Theology as set down in the Apostolic Con-stitution of Pope Francis, Veritatis Gaudium, as well as the requirements for the Bachelor in Theology Degree of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, For those without a prior background of philosophy or any relevant discipline for the sudy of theology, a propedeutic year is demanded according to the reg-ulation of Veritatis Gaudium, which comply with the Standards and Guide-lines of the Kenya Commission for University Education.

The two-year master’s program in theology satisfies the requirements for the civil master’s degree that is awarded through the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. An additional comprehensive examination, and proof of knowledge of Latin qualify the student for an ecclesiastical Licentiate in Theology as stipulated by Veritatis Gaudium.

The Ignatian pedagogy used in the school provides a solid grounding in the enduring Christian tradition, with a focus on the contextual relevance of all subjects taught. Wherever possible contemporary African insights are given to the course material. The school recognizes that all of our students have prior learning in their fields of expertise and home countries, and we encourage interactive discussion in the classroom experiences. For this to take place a sound knowledge of English is a requirement.