about us

BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, EKU

Our History

The Baptist Theological Seminary, Eku, (formerly known as Baptist Bible School) was founded in 1945 by American Missionaries, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. W.H. Carson. The Seminary was first established in Port-Harcourt. Between 1945 and 1950, the school existed in a miniature form with virtually only the Carsons to run the Bible School. However, with theestablishment of the Baptist Boys’ High School, Port- Harcourt in 1948, by Maurice and Louise Brantley who had arrived from the United States in 1941, more personnel were made available for teaching at the Bible School, six months every two years. Following the establishment of the Baptist Boys’ High School, emphasis on the Bible School became insignificant, but skeletal services were being rendered to keep the dream of Rev. and Mrs. Carson alive. During this period, also the theological school was characterized by paucity in attendance, but did not go into extinction since some missionaries were still giving a helping hand at the Bible School.

 

education
foundation and focus

our mission

To train servant leaders by providing biblical and contextualised theological education so as to transform the Church and society as pastors, missionaries, Christian educators, professionals, enterpreneurs and church musicians.

our vision

To be an excellent Theological Institution, producing servant leaders for global transformation.

core values

All-embracing Academics
Healthy Spirituality
Proficient (Gospel) Ministry
All-inclusive Leadership
Warm Communal Life

our philosophy

Theological education at Baptist Theological Seminary, Eku is based on a vital commitment to the Bible, to Baptist Faith and Practice, and openness to sound, new techniques and technologies that enhance the teaching-learning process. The Seminary Faculty is equipped by formal training and experience to offer theological education in Africa in a spectrum of disciplines with a depth of study rarely equaled.
The personnel, physical, and financial resources at the Seminary allow students and their families to live and study in a Christian and academic environment that fosters intellectual growth, spiritual maturity, and practical application in pastoral ministry.
Essentially, our philosophy cuts across the following:
1. Absolute faith in God by committing all endeavours to the guidance of God.
2. Total commitment to Biblical truth.
3. Commitment to Christian ethical standard.
4. Equity by opening our doors of admission to qualified candidates irrespective of denominational, gender, racial, ethnic, linguistic or social-economic differences.
5. Efficient resources management driven by need for cost-effectiveness.
6. A Seminary family united and empowered by the Christian faith and beliefs.
7. Academic freedom by upholding the spirit of free and critical thought and enquiry, through tolerance of diversity of Christian beliefs and understanding as well as the open exchange of ideas and knowledge.
8. Academic integrity expressed in objective analysis, creativity, experimentation, critical appraisal, independent thought informed debate and intellectual honesty.

ADMINISTRATIVE
COUNCIL

REV. Dr. Israel Akanji, far
President
NIGERIAN BAPTIST CONVENTION
AMBROSE AKPOTOR PH D.

deputy PRESIDENT (admin)
Prof. HELEN ISHOLA-ESAN

PRESIDENT
JOHN EMOKPE , Ph.d

deputy PRESIDENT (admin)
rev. olusegun S. osho

registrar
Franklin o. eghiereme

bursar
pst. godson Ijeomah

librarian
rev. dr. itode ikupogho

director of student affairs

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