Admission & Matriculation/Requirements
Admission to GAITS is based upon four general considerations which may be
summarized as follows:
Requirements
Each student must have a definite knowledge of the saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ. A desire to study God's Word is important, and a total commitment must be properly adopted by the student. Education needs not provide an obstacle for admission. However, GCE O/L or it's equivalent is very necessary. In addition, the student must provide the following requirements:
AFFILIATIONS
summarized as follows:
- Candidate(s) for admission are required to give evidence of good Christian
character, having accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at least one year before
enrollment, with a sincere desire to win others to Him.
- A call to Christian service, as evidenced by a statement made by the
applicant and official endorsement of his/her church leader.
- High School Graduation (GCE, O & A Levels) or the equivalent required
for admission. In general, preference for admission to the college will be
given to applicants with highest academic standing who meet the spiritual
qualifications; and those who have acquired a long years experience in the
ministerial engagement.
- Scholastic preparation - as evidenced by transcripts of work accomplished in
other recognized schools, together with such tests and other information as
may be required by the Dean of Admission.
Requirements
Each student must have a definite knowledge of the saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ. A desire to study God's Word is important, and a total commitment must be properly adopted by the student. Education needs not provide an obstacle for admission. However, GCE O/L or it's equivalent is very necessary. In addition, the student must provide the following requirements:
- Four recent passport photographs
- A letter of recommendation from your pastor
- Photocopies of your former certificates
- One file / your filled application form
- A written testimony of your conversion
- 1 copy of your transcript from your former school, sealed in an
envelope
AFFILIATIONS
- Day Spring Theological University
Texas USA - International Institute of Church Management
IICM< Florida, USA - Vision International University, U.S.A.
- Worldwide Accrediation of Theological Accrediation
IATA, India - Team Impact Christian University U.S.A.
- Kingsway International Christian University & Theological Seminary U.S.A.
- Great Achievers International Church & Ministries Spain
CORE VALUES:
The core values of the University are:
Godliness
Confidence
Mental Empowerment
Integrity
Accountability
Diligence and Resourcefulness
Sense of Priority
Synergy
Godliness: Forms the bedrock of our existence as a University and defines every aspect of our operations and context. The Christian ethos guides our activities and conduct at all times and every student of GREAT ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY is expected to exhibit character traits and dispositions of Jesus centered heritage.
The Jesus centered approach to all issues is non-negotiable and central in the pursuit of our mandate in raising a new generation of leaders and in the realization of the objectives of our purpose.
Therefore, students will be committed to maintaining a high level of godliness and shall act in such manner as to facilitate their spiritual growth as well as work out ways to evolve and implement a spiritual development plan.
Attendance at Chapel Services is part of students' spiritual development. Students are expected to demonstrate a deep reverence for God at all times. The aim is to eliminate occultism and other vices in society.
Confidence: Students of GREAT ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY are expected to exhibit character, attitudes and habits exuding self-confidence and dignity at all levels through communication, interaction and general conduct.
They are expected to see themselves as persons of worth and value, taking pride in their uniqueness as individuals with a positive mindset devoid of any trace of inferiority but a strong belief in self and nation as well as articulating their core purpose as individuals and a possibility mindedness directed towards positive achievement and contribution.
Mental Empowerment: We are committed to raising students who themselves show commitment to a life style of continuous academic and personal development, striving to be continuously relevant to the Overall vision requirement of the University as well as its core mission, goals and objectives. Students are encouraged to constantly seek paths for self-improvement. Openness to learning new skills and taking onboard new information are traits expected of GREAT ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY students in order to cause a robustness and depth in the quality of their output.
The core values of the University are:
Godliness
Confidence
Mental Empowerment
Integrity
Accountability
Diligence and Resourcefulness
Sense of Priority
Synergy
Godliness: Forms the bedrock of our existence as a University and defines every aspect of our operations and context. The Christian ethos guides our activities and conduct at all times and every student of GREAT ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY is expected to exhibit character traits and dispositions of Jesus centered heritage.
The Jesus centered approach to all issues is non-negotiable and central in the pursuit of our mandate in raising a new generation of leaders and in the realization of the objectives of our purpose.
Therefore, students will be committed to maintaining a high level of godliness and shall act in such manner as to facilitate their spiritual growth as well as work out ways to evolve and implement a spiritual development plan.
Attendance at Chapel Services is part of students' spiritual development. Students are expected to demonstrate a deep reverence for God at all times. The aim is to eliminate occultism and other vices in society.
Confidence: Students of GREAT ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY are expected to exhibit character, attitudes and habits exuding self-confidence and dignity at all levels through communication, interaction and general conduct.
They are expected to see themselves as persons of worth and value, taking pride in their uniqueness as individuals with a positive mindset devoid of any trace of inferiority but a strong belief in self and nation as well as articulating their core purpose as individuals and a possibility mindedness directed towards positive achievement and contribution.
Mental Empowerment: We are committed to raising students who themselves show commitment to a life style of continuous academic and personal development, striving to be continuously relevant to the Overall vision requirement of the University as well as its core mission, goals and objectives. Students are encouraged to constantly seek paths for self-improvement. Openness to learning new skills and taking onboard new information are traits expected of GREAT ACHIEVERS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY students in order to cause a robustness and depth in the quality of their output.
ADMISSIONS STATEMENT
The Institution admits students regardless of race, colour, and national or ethnic origin, and grants all rights, privileges, programmes and activities generally accorded or made available to all other students at GAITHSEM.
Further, GAITHSEM does not discriminate based on race, colour, gender and national or ethnic origin, nor handicap in the administration of its educational and other policies, admissions, disciplinary actions, scholarship, athletic and other school - administered programmes.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
This seminary is opened to all who are Spiritually called or inclined to enter the gospel ministry as
Missionaries, Pastors, Evangelists, Bible Lecturers, Deacons/Deaconess or Lay Workers in the local Churches.
An intending student must have a genuine born - again Christian experience, sanctified and baptised in the Holy Ghost, upholding the fundamental doctrines of the full gospel Churches.
(1) Prospective Students must have the School Certificate (WASC) - With Credits in at least
five subjects including English, obtained at not more than two sittings.
(2) The General Certificate of Education (GCE) O'level in at least five subjects, including English, obtained at not more than two sittings.
(3) The Teachers' Grade II Certificate with Credit/Merit in at least five subjects, including English, obtained at not more than two sittings.
(4) Other Certificate recognised as of equal value for entry to Nigerian Universities/Colleges of Education are acceptable subject to approval in each case by the Seminary. Special considerations may be given to some applicants upon recommendation by the Board of Governors or the Rector. The time has passed when untrained ministers will be fit for the Ministry. It is very dangerous.
School Life
Come Prepared
You need to come prepared to receive and not lose anything. You will need to take notes for the future. If you have a laptop computer you can bring it to class and take notes on it. Computers will be set up in one area of the room only. If you have a tap recorder you may also tape classes, if desired. Be organised as handouts will be given!
Attendance
Students are expected to be on time for classes. If for some reason you cannot make class or are going to be late, you are expected to call in before class time starts. Lecturers can count you absent for the classes if you are consistently late.
Too many days missed without making them up will disqualify you for graduation. You will be responsible to make up any assignments you have missed. The school consists of more than the knowledge given out; there is also an impartation you will receive. If you miss classes, you miss out on the anointing which is something you cannot make up.
Church attendance is a must during the school year. Students are encouraged to be actively involved in the School chapel. The only reason for this is the benefit of having additional input and opportunity to minister in the same atmosphere the school was birthed out of.
Class Conduct
Students are to maintain a teachable spirit and atmosphere for learning. Questions are to be asked after the class. Class discussion is limited to lecturer's direction. Students will not be allowed to have a confrontational or antagonistic attitude. Any attitude displayed will be openly and publicly addressed. There will be no food or drinks allowed in class. These may be consumed only before class or during breaks.
Dress
Dress may be casual. Blue jeans will be allowed, no cut or torn jeans, however. No hats or revealing clothing are allowed. No nose rings or piercing will be allowed at any time. We realise that many students may need to leave directly from school to a job. They can dress for work, but only if the clothing is clean and suitable for class. A student wearing any clothing considered inappropriate will be asked privately to dress differently. Repeat violators will be suspended.
Tuition
The tuition at Great Achievers International Theological Seminary is very low in comparison to the education given. Tuition is due prior the start of the school year. Because of planning, purchasing books, and supplies, all tuition is non-refundable.
This means that if you decide to drop from school, or are expelled for some reason,you will not receive any type of refund for the remainder of the year. We feel if you are serious about ministry, you will make sure you are not in a place to jeopardised your position in finishing the school year.
Lecturers and Staff
Lecturers have the right to enforce any or all rules at any time. This is a school of higher learning and lecturers and staff will be addressed with respect and honour due those who have laboured in the Word. Students are to address as Dr., Rev., Evangelist, Pastor, or as Mr.,Mrs., if that is their title.
Tardiness and Absence
All classes will start on time. 5-minute breaks will be between classes. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready at the time class starts.
Excuses for being sick have to be called in. If a students has an appointment during school hours. The school needs notified in advance. All work to be made up is the student's responsibility. Be aware from our pass experience that what is generally missed in class, the student will probably experience the need for, later on in the year. This seems to be God's pattern in this school. 11 days absent, and not made up will disqualify the student for graduation.
Classes
Classes will start on time. Students are expected to take good notes during each class. Notes should be in an orderly fashion and easy for others to follow. Laptops and tape recorders can be used in classes. Students are to maintain a teachable spirit and atmosphere for learning.
Questions are to be asked at the end or after the class. Class discussion is limited to the Lecturer's direction. We are not interested in your opinions unless asked. Talking in class will not be tolerated. Please raise your hand before speaking.
Future Classes
All graduating students are given the opportunity to come to any class Great Achievers International Theological Seminary offers at no charge. Student who graduate are encouraged to become actively involved in ministry in their local church. Students desiring to advance their education can do so by taking advanced course if qualified,or additional correspondence classes.
Opposite Sex Conduct
We are not to allow anything, or do any action that would cause a brother to stumble. The word of God is also clear:
1 Thess. 5:22 -Abstain from all appearance of evil. This means to stay away from anything that could appear or imply to be something ungodly or immoral, or lead to false conclusions. It is not just the evil, but the very appearance that we have to safe guard against.
We need to examine the situations that come along and be on our guard.This is a precaution that God has put into the ministry to avoid temptations that would cause us to fall. While in the church or class with someone of the opposite sex, be sure the door to the you are in remains open.
Hugging is to be done in a manner that would not be taken as offensive or looked upon as sexual in nature. Sometimes during ministry people need to be hugged or even held.
This is to be done only if the person is receptive to it and only for the time needed. We are to be above reproach. We need to realised there is a difference between being used by the Lord under the anointing to bring acceptance or healing, and our own decision to enter into an improper situation.
As a future minister,you much realise the number one fall by ministers is sexual in nature. Be aware the devil knows our weakness and will bring distractions into our part.
We need to have discernment and taking precautions. Remember that, when we say we will not fall, or that will not happen to me, we are self-deceived and in a place to fall the furthest. I repeat again: 1 Thess. 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Alcohol and tobacco
Alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances will not be tolerated. If any student is suspected of using any of these, they will be brought in for immediate confrontation.
If a student is found using these, it will result in a 2-week suspension and failing grade on all tests during that time.
A second violation will result in immediate expulsion. The administration reserves he right to expel a student on first violation if it deems fitting.
Community Outreach
Students will be able to help in impacting and reaching the community in different ways, as outreaches into the community are done through the year. Students are encouraged to find outlets of ministry in the community while attending the school.
In addition to sponsored events, the ministry runs a christian bookstore, The storehouse. The bookstore is strictly a resource centre,which serves the ministry as well as the community and surrounding areas.
The Institution admits students regardless of race, colour, and national or ethnic origin, and grants all rights, privileges, programmes and activities generally accorded or made available to all other students at GAITHSEM.
Further, GAITHSEM does not discriminate based on race, colour, gender and national or ethnic origin, nor handicap in the administration of its educational and other policies, admissions, disciplinary actions, scholarship, athletic and other school - administered programmes.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
This seminary is opened to all who are Spiritually called or inclined to enter the gospel ministry as
Missionaries, Pastors, Evangelists, Bible Lecturers, Deacons/Deaconess or Lay Workers in the local Churches.
An intending student must have a genuine born - again Christian experience, sanctified and baptised in the Holy Ghost, upholding the fundamental doctrines of the full gospel Churches.
(1) Prospective Students must have the School Certificate (WASC) - With Credits in at least
five subjects including English, obtained at not more than two sittings.
(2) The General Certificate of Education (GCE) O'level in at least five subjects, including English, obtained at not more than two sittings.
(3) The Teachers' Grade II Certificate with Credit/Merit in at least five subjects, including English, obtained at not more than two sittings.
(4) Other Certificate recognised as of equal value for entry to Nigerian Universities/Colleges of Education are acceptable subject to approval in each case by the Seminary. Special considerations may be given to some applicants upon recommendation by the Board of Governors or the Rector. The time has passed when untrained ministers will be fit for the Ministry. It is very dangerous.
School Life
Come Prepared
You need to come prepared to receive and not lose anything. You will need to take notes for the future. If you have a laptop computer you can bring it to class and take notes on it. Computers will be set up in one area of the room only. If you have a tap recorder you may also tape classes, if desired. Be organised as handouts will be given!
Attendance
Students are expected to be on time for classes. If for some reason you cannot make class or are going to be late, you are expected to call in before class time starts. Lecturers can count you absent for the classes if you are consistently late.
Too many days missed without making them up will disqualify you for graduation. You will be responsible to make up any assignments you have missed. The school consists of more than the knowledge given out; there is also an impartation you will receive. If you miss classes, you miss out on the anointing which is something you cannot make up.
Church attendance is a must during the school year. Students are encouraged to be actively involved in the School chapel. The only reason for this is the benefit of having additional input and opportunity to minister in the same atmosphere the school was birthed out of.
Class Conduct
Students are to maintain a teachable spirit and atmosphere for learning. Questions are to be asked after the class. Class discussion is limited to lecturer's direction. Students will not be allowed to have a confrontational or antagonistic attitude. Any attitude displayed will be openly and publicly addressed. There will be no food or drinks allowed in class. These may be consumed only before class or during breaks.
Dress
Dress may be casual. Blue jeans will be allowed, no cut or torn jeans, however. No hats or revealing clothing are allowed. No nose rings or piercing will be allowed at any time. We realise that many students may need to leave directly from school to a job. They can dress for work, but only if the clothing is clean and suitable for class. A student wearing any clothing considered inappropriate will be asked privately to dress differently. Repeat violators will be suspended.
Tuition
The tuition at Great Achievers International Theological Seminary is very low in comparison to the education given. Tuition is due prior the start of the school year. Because of planning, purchasing books, and supplies, all tuition is non-refundable.
This means that if you decide to drop from school, or are expelled for some reason,you will not receive any type of refund for the remainder of the year. We feel if you are serious about ministry, you will make sure you are not in a place to jeopardised your position in finishing the school year.
Lecturers and Staff
Lecturers have the right to enforce any or all rules at any time. This is a school of higher learning and lecturers and staff will be addressed with respect and honour due those who have laboured in the Word. Students are to address as Dr., Rev., Evangelist, Pastor, or as Mr.,Mrs., if that is their title.
Tardiness and Absence
All classes will start on time. 5-minute breaks will be between classes. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready at the time class starts.
Excuses for being sick have to be called in. If a students has an appointment during school hours. The school needs notified in advance. All work to be made up is the student's responsibility. Be aware from our pass experience that what is generally missed in class, the student will probably experience the need for, later on in the year. This seems to be God's pattern in this school. 11 days absent, and not made up will disqualify the student for graduation.
Classes
Classes will start on time. Students are expected to take good notes during each class. Notes should be in an orderly fashion and easy for others to follow. Laptops and tape recorders can be used in classes. Students are to maintain a teachable spirit and atmosphere for learning.
Questions are to be asked at the end or after the class. Class discussion is limited to the Lecturer's direction. We are not interested in your opinions unless asked. Talking in class will not be tolerated. Please raise your hand before speaking.
Future Classes
All graduating students are given the opportunity to come to any class Great Achievers International Theological Seminary offers at no charge. Student who graduate are encouraged to become actively involved in ministry in their local church. Students desiring to advance their education can do so by taking advanced course if qualified,or additional correspondence classes.
Opposite Sex Conduct
We are not to allow anything, or do any action that would cause a brother to stumble. The word of God is also clear:
1 Thess. 5:22 -Abstain from all appearance of evil. This means to stay away from anything that could appear or imply to be something ungodly or immoral, or lead to false conclusions. It is not just the evil, but the very appearance that we have to safe guard against.
We need to examine the situations that come along and be on our guard.This is a precaution that God has put into the ministry to avoid temptations that would cause us to fall. While in the church or class with someone of the opposite sex, be sure the door to the you are in remains open.
Hugging is to be done in a manner that would not be taken as offensive or looked upon as sexual in nature. Sometimes during ministry people need to be hugged or even held.
This is to be done only if the person is receptive to it and only for the time needed. We are to be above reproach. We need to realised there is a difference between being used by the Lord under the anointing to bring acceptance or healing, and our own decision to enter into an improper situation.
As a future minister,you much realise the number one fall by ministers is sexual in nature. Be aware the devil knows our weakness and will bring distractions into our part.
We need to have discernment and taking precautions. Remember that, when we say we will not fall, or that will not happen to me, we are self-deceived and in a place to fall the furthest. I repeat again: 1 Thess. 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Alcohol and tobacco
Alcohol, tobacco, or controlled substances will not be tolerated. If any student is suspected of using any of these, they will be brought in for immediate confrontation.
If a student is found using these, it will result in a 2-week suspension and failing grade on all tests during that time.
A second violation will result in immediate expulsion. The administration reserves he right to expel a student on first violation if it deems fitting.
Community Outreach
Students will be able to help in impacting and reaching the community in different ways, as outreaches into the community are done through the year. Students are encouraged to find outlets of ministry in the community while attending the school.
In addition to sponsored events, the ministry runs a christian bookstore, The storehouse. The bookstore is strictly a resource centre,which serves the ministry as well as the community and surrounding areas.