The vision behind the founding of the REMO Diocesan School of Theology is to create a forum of learning for lay people who are interested in the study of the Bible and its advanced related disciplines in the fields of Theology. Similar Schools have been established in other Dioceses of the Anglican Communion in Nigeria. However, and although the voluntary advanced learning about the Bible and the Church through the study of Theology by lay people may be profitable for its own sake, the goal of the School is to produce men and women with disciplined minds who would be able to assist the Clergy in the services of the Church in the areas of Lay readership at Services, local visitation, Leading of Local Bible Studies and general lay assistance in broadening and easing the Christian ministerial work of the Clergy.
Apart from the fact that the contributions of such informed lay people would make Church’s administrative work easier, as it would ease the general co-operation of the Laity, the prospects of such candidates/graduands are great as they could proceed to Theological Colleges (like Immanuel College and Vining College of Theology) to further concretize their vision and scope and thereby prepare themselves for greater and full time ministerial work in the Church of God.
The School of Theology also runs Leadership training programmes on various aspects of the work and the life of the church (for both clergy and Laity) and thereby provides a programme of continuing Education for Laity and theological education by extension for the Clergy. It is hoped that through its various programmes, the REMO School of Theology will further equip saints for the work of greater and more rapid evangelization of Remo land.
The Motto of the School is “All for Christ”
Programmes of the School.
To this end the school runs 2 major programmes:
(a) A two year programme in Theology leading to the award of the Licentiate Certificate in Theology (L.Th.)
(b) A one – two year programme leading to the award of Certificate in Leadership Training. (C.L.T.)
Mode of Study.
The Licentiate Certificate in Theology will be a part-time programme. Its courses will be taught during the weekends for a period of two years with school breaks as the faculty will announce from time to time.
The Leadership Training Programme will also be a part time programme. Its courses will be taught during the weekends for a period of two years with school breaks as the faculty will announce from time to time.
There will be mid-semester workshop and seminars on such subjects of functional relevance to the goals of existence of the church.
Entry Qualifications for the Theological Programme:
Candidates seeking the admission into the Licentiate Certificate in Theology must have the following minimum qualifications:-
(a) Holders of N.C.E. Certificate in relevant subjects
(b) West African School Certificate (W.A.S.C.) with Pass at Credit level in at least five subjects including English Language.
(c) Teachers’ Grade II Certificate with at least four passes including English Language.
(d) Trained Catechists from recognized Catechist Training College.
(e) Evidence of ability to read, write, comprehend and take Classroom instruction in English Language.
The Curricular for the School of Theology
YEAR I
FIRST SEMESTER
DST – 011 General Introduction to OT –
DST – 012 Introduction to NT –
DST – 013 The Early Church History –
DST – 014 Introduction to Christian Doctrine –
DST – 015 Introduction to Christian Worship –
DST – 016 Christian Ethics –
DST – 019 Pastoral Theology –
SECOND SEMESTER
DST – 021 The Pentateuch, Joshua & Judges-
DST – 022 Synoptic Gospels & John –
DST – 023 The Reformation –
DST – 024 Christology, Soteriology, Church
Doctrines, Eschatology –
DST – 025 Pastoral Offices in the BCP –
DST – 027 Church Polity –
DST – 029 Pastoral Counseling –
YEAR 2
FIRST SEMESTER
DST – 031 Institution of Monarchy & Division & Fall –
DST – 032 Acts & Pauline Epistle –
DST – 033 The Planting of Christianity in Nigeria –
DST – 020 Church & Society –
DST – 018 Homiletics –
SECOND SEMESTER
DST – 041 Sacred Writings –
DST – 042 General Epistles & Revelation –
DST – 030 Ecumenism & Evangelism –
DST – 050 (Long Essay)
The Curricular for the School of Theology
DST – 001 Leadership
DST – 002 Evangelism
DST – 003 Spirituality
DST – 004 Christian Doctrine
DST – 005 Church & Means of Grace
DST – 027 Church Policy
DST – 018 Introduction to Christian Worship
Lecturers and instructors are seasoned minister cum theologians all who have distinguished themselves in their various field of study.
Ven. F.O. Babatunji
Ven. F.E.O.Olojede
Ven. G.K.O. Omolehinju
Ven. S. O. Enike
Ven. S. O. Oyetade
Ven. D. I. Fadugba
Ven S. O. Ogunole
Ven. I.T.A. Fadugbee