LIFE Theological Seminary (LIFE), started as an open-air Bible school for the training of men and women for practical Christian ministry. The school was founded by Reverend and Mrs. Harold Curtis, American Foursquare missionaries to Nigeria, in 1955, at a rented space in King George Avenue, now Herbert Macaulay Street, Yaba.
Life in the seminary is a unique blend of spiritual discipline, academic rigor, and community formation. It is a journey that shapes not only the mind of a student but also the heart, character, and calling.
Seminary research is a disciplined, spiritually-informed academic pursuit that seeks to deepen understanding of Scripture, theology, church history, ministry practice, and the lived Christian experience.
Seminary athletics plays an increasingly important role in shaping well-rounded ministers who embody discipline, teamwork, and holistic stewardship of the body God has given.
Seminary academics form the intellectual backbone of ministerial preparation. They provide a structured environment where students engage deeply with Scripture, theology, history, and practical ministry
LIFE Theological Seminary (LIFE), started as an open-air Bible school for the training of men and women for practical Christian ministry. The school was founded by Reverend and Mrs. Harold Curtis, American Foursquare missionaries to Nigeria, in 1955, at a rented space in King George Avenue, now Herbert Macaulay Street, Yaba. The school later metamorphosed into a night Bible school shortly after the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria was inaugurated. Day classes were first held at the campus in Ikorodu in 1958, following Reverend Curtis' ingenuity and tenacity to see the school grow into a full-fledged Bible school in an ambient location.
The Master of Arts in Theology (MA Theology) is a graduate-level academic program designed to deepen a student's understanding of the Christian faith
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic degree awarded by universities, representing advanced scholarship, original research, and a significant contribution to knowledge in a specific field.
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A one-year programme with two semester that runs outside the main campus.
Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) is transforming the future of education by bringing high-quality learning directly to you—no matter where you are.
This is the core of campus life—lectures, assignments, projects, group discussions, and intellectual growth. But don't romanticize it: campus academics demand discipline, critical thinking, and self-motivation far more than secondary school. You manage your own time, and no one chases you.
Campus is a social ecosystem—hostels, friendships, fellowships, clubs, cultural groups, and sometimes conflict. Assumption to question: Some think “campus friends become lifelong friends.” Not always—campus exposes you to diverse people, but many relationships fade after graduation.
Campus life forces you into adulthood. You manage your own time, money, decisions, and consequences. Developing independence, Time and financial management, Exploring career interests, Building emotional maturity and Learning responsibility and consequences
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Celebration for all students in LIFE Theological Seminary
22Sep
This is the service where we sing hymns for all the services, including Praise and Worship.
I am delighted to welcome you to this great Institution. LIFE Theological Seminary (LIFE) trains Christian leaders for various ministries in the body of Christ. Your desire to acquire theological education is a journey in the right direction. It is predicated on the fact that the need for theological education cannot be over emphasized. By implication, anyone who must make impact in the ministry must of necessity develop his/her ministerial skills through theological training.
For over 60 years, we have been committed to raising men and women fully equipped to meet ministerial challenges of our time. In order to realize our vision of making LIFE the first choice in ministerial training in Africa, LIFE is committed to a Bible centered curriculum with an Evangelical persuasion to scholarship. In view of the current trends, we continue to utilize innovative methods that produce men and women who can hold their grounds in the contemporary world.
We run Certificate in Christian Ministry, Diploma in Theology, Bachelor of Theology, Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy. Our prorgrammes are tailored in such a way that any intending student can easily fit in. Available modes of study include; Full time, Part time, Summer, Theological by Extension and Online. Though sponsored by Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, the Seminary has remained a non- denominational institution, creating a culture of diversity, broad- based learning, interaction and networking, beyond denominational barriers.
Dr. Rev. Emmanuel Adejoro, Ph.D
Dr. Rev. Emmanuel Adejoro, Ph.D
APPLICANTS TO LIFE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS @ CMD, SHANGISHA, IDIMU FOURSQUARE CAMP, AND FOURSQUARE VGC, SHOULD NOTE THAT QUALIFYING EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW WILL COME UP NEXT SATURDAY, 13TH DECEMBER, 2025, BY 9.00AM AT THE THREE CENTERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.
LTS has an open-admissions policy for all courses offered Online. This means enrollments are open to students in Nigeria and abroad. Applicants must have at least five credits (English language inclusive) in SSCE, GCE or its equivalent as a basic requirement to be eligible for a four-year programme and at least an additional first degree for a three-year programme.
Four years, for those whose entry level is an ordinary level certificate (GCE, SSCE, etc.), ordinary national diploma (OND), or national certificate of education (NCE), and Three years for those entering with a previous degree.
Visit the LTS website: lts.edu.ng, locate the 'Online Studies' field, and then begin the registration process. You will be required to upload a pdf, JPEG, or png format of your credentials.
Having completed your registration, including the uploading of your credentials, and the confirmation of the submission of your referees' forms, you will be scheduled for an entrance exam that would be administered online. Enrollees are expected to score at 45% in Bible Knowledge and 45% in English language, being the pass mark for the entrance exam. Following a successful entrance exam, you would be issued an admission letter. Subsequent to your acceptance of the admission, you would be required to make payment for the course (s) you'll be offering.
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After payment you will be issued an ItslearningID to participate in your class, gain access to your grades and access our Online library services. Itslearning is a software, a web-based learning system, more like a virtual classroom.
The LTS Online degree is a modular programme. On a one-course per module basis, you'll be required to take a minimum of 8 modules and a maximum of 13 modules per session, depending on the session. A module will be for three weeks for 3units of courses and 8 days for 1.5-unit courses. 15 hours per week for three weeks is required for 3-unit courses, while 3 hours per day for 8 days is required for 1.5-unit courses.
Apart from the registration fee (10 thousand Naira) and the acceptance/matriculation fee (20 thousand Naira), Students are to pay 30 thousand Naira each for 3-unit modules, and 20 thousand Naira each for 1.5-unit modules. You are expected to pay per module. However, you can pay into your e-wallet for all the modules in a session. Fees will cover tuition, use of the Itslearning Learning Management System (LMS), access to Online library services, and instructional materials uploaded on the LMS. Please, note that your fees do not include textbooks, as you may be required to purchase textbooks in addition to the instructional materials used by your course instructor.
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