More often than not, a call to the ministry must be investigated before it is acted upon. These academic programs are often designed to prepare graduates to succeed in the daily duties of church ministers, as well as clarify a student’s calling.

There are three major universities located in Sierra Leone that attract both local and international students. In addition, there are several specialized institutions of higher learning that focus on training future educators as well as facilities that focus on training clergymen.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.