As an academic institution with a particular vision, SIST formation is
holistic and geared towards excellence. Experiences in the field are
brought into the planning of the course programme; they are integrated
into the lectures and discussions in the classroom; and the influence
the writing of term paper, projects and examinations. SIST Programmes
are broken into two departments: Religion and Theology. Every department
is fully informed by issues and questions arising, from the context.
Issues of global and contextual concern in the areas of Religions and
Theology define how we live and study.



Right from the beginning, the proprietors of SIST had in
mind that it would grow beyond the traditional seminary to become a
place for imparting quality education in religious and theological
studies. Thus, it is affiliated to the University of Nigeria Nsukka for
its B.A. in Religion and Cultural Studies and to the Duquesne University
of the Holy Ghost, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA for Theological
studies.


Put simply, SIST offers Basic Certificate in Theology, Diploma in Theology, Higher Diploma in Theology (BA Equivalent), BA Religion degree, of University of Nigeria Nsukka at the end of third year of theological studies and MA in theology with Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost in Pittsburg, USA.