The minimum requirement for candidates seeking admission For Theology degrees (BA/BST) programme of Veritas University, Abuja are as follows: 1. Five (5) Credits passes in relevant subjects including Mathematics and English Language either in SSCE (WAEC/NECO) OR GCE in a maximum of two (2) sittings. 2. Candidates must have a minimum of 180 score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). 3. Successful Candidate of The Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPED) and/or Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMBE). Other Models of Admission: 1. By Direct Entry. 2.Through Inter- University Transfer. In addition, the University further screens all candidates for admission into its degree programme. Direct Entry Mode: Candidates seeking Direct Entry admission to the 200 - level degree programme should possess, in addition to the minimum of five credit passes in SSCE at the GCE/WAEC/NECO conducted examinations, any of the following:  Advanced Level GCE in two relevant subjects (Results at 'O' level and 'A' level must be attained at not more than two sittings.  First degree in a related area of from a recognized University. All direct entry students must do all 200 level courses of their programme. They must also take 100 level courses of the programme which they did offer in their previous programme. Inter-University Transfer: Minimum requirement for transfer into the department is CGPA of 1: 5 for a four-point grading system or 1: 80 for a five-point grading system from previous institutions. Candidates wishing to transfer from another university into the Department must obtain and fill the Inter-University Transfer form from the University's Admissions Office. An application for admission to the University through Inter-University transfer will be considered only the Department is satisfied that the candidate has met the minimum academic requirements for admission to the programme applied for. All inter university transfer candidates will normally be admitted into 100 or 200 level irrespective of their attainment in their in their former institution. Such students must take all 200 courses of their programme. Exempt/Waiver of Courses: Directed entry and inter-university transfer students may be exempted from taking GES 100 courses on presentation of evidence and/or transcript to show that they have taken and passed the said courses in their previous programme/institution. Probation and Withdrawal: Following the revised guidelines on grading and degree classification based on a 4-point scale, the CGPA shall be used as a guide for advising probation and/or withdrawal of students from the programme of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Probation: A student whose CGPA is below 1.0 at the end of a particular session shall earn probation for one academic session. Withdrawal: A student whose CGPA is below 1. 0 at the end of probation shall be required to withdraw from the University due academic incompetence. Early Attrition: Where a student has demonstrated poor performance with CGPA of less than 1.0 in the first and second semesters of 100 level, the student should be advised to withdraw from the programmer. The student may then be considered for a change of programme within the University.

Graduation Requirements For any student to qualify to be awarded a degree in the Department, the student must satisfy the following conditions: a. For a four-year education degree course, a minimum of 150 credit units shall be required to guarantee successful graduation for BA degree and a Three year duration for Ecclesiastical degree (BST). b. For a direct three-year course, a minimum of 120 credit units shall be required for graduation. Specifically, Students must: i) Attain up to 80% attendance for every particular course. ii) Effectively participate in the tutorial in his/her discipline. iii) Take the continuous assessment which forms 40% of the final course score. iv) Participate in Seminars and Conferences which must be graded and form part of the degree assessment candidate in the department. v) Undertake a properly supervised and graded project. vi) Take and pass the end of course examination which is 60% of the final course evaluation. vii) Be found worthy in character and learning. viii) Any other condition as articulated from time to time by the Department and approved by the Senate of the University.