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POSTGRADUATE

Become equipped as a transformational leader through personal spiritual renewal, growing understanding in Biblical and theological foundations of habits and mission.

GRADUATE

We offer several specialized Graduate programs facilitated by a top-notch team of adjunct and resident faculty made up of renowned scholars from across the globe.

UNDERGRADUATE

The Department is designed to equip Christian men and women for local and global missionary and pastoral tasks in evangelism, church planting, disciple-making, church administration, pastoral counseling and social services.

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West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) has existed for over thirty years in Nigeria and has become the largest and most strategically positioned seminary in all of West Africa. Located in Lagos, Nigeria, it has trained 2,000 graduates, since founding and has 1,200 of its graduates serving in ministry in 22 countries. WATS celebrated her 30th year of existence in Nigeria on 14th September, 2019.

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Studying at WATS was the best thing that ever happened to me.  I was
privileged to sit under some of the best theologians in the world!

 

Rev. Kingsley Okugbe MDiv. M.A Biblical Studies (OT/NT)

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

WATS is on a tipping point of catalyzing spiritual awakening and revival. That’s why
I answered God’s call to call from the southern part of Africa
to be a part of this wonderful move of God.

Rev Kabelo Lekala
B.A. Theology