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About St. Joseph's Theological Institute

St Joseph’s Theological Institute (RF) NPC is a Catholic Institute of Higher Learning, situated in the African context, which seeks to Advance the philosophical, theological and the human and social development enquiry through researching issues of faith, culture, experience, tradition, and other human and social contemporary questions.

St Joseph’s Theological Institute (RF) NPC (then Scholasticate, henceforth the Institute or SJTI) was founded in 1943 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) to prepare their candidates for ministry in the Roman Catholic priesthood.

Today the Institute is an intercontinental, pan-African and ecumenical, academic, spiritual, and pastoral facility for students (both male and female) from many different religious and cultural traditions. The Institute aims to prepare students for ministry in the church and the society at large.

“Our diverse community welcomes students from across the globe fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding Through international collaborations research initiatives, and innovation hubs we provide opportunities for students to engage with global challenges and contribute to sustainable solutions”

- Kathryn Murphy

Our diverse community welcomes students from across the globe, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding Through international collaborations research initiatives, and innovation hubs we provide opportunities for students to engage with global challenges and contribute to sustainable solutions. At the heart of St. Joseph's Theological Institute (RF) NPC lies a commitment to excellence inclusivity gain the skills confidence and perspective to lead in an ever-changing world.

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