About PTS Kumba
Presbyterian Theological Seminary Kumba — nurturing men and women in Spiritual Formation, Theological Training, and Transformational Development since 1952.
Our Mission
“To nurture men and women in Spiritual Formation, Theological Training, and Transformational Development for ministerial duties in a multicultural context founded on the Reformed tradition.”
This mission is derived from the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon's Four-Fold Ministry of Healing, Teaching, Preaching, and Liberation based on the Holy Scriptures.
Our Vision
To provide Christian and Church leaders with holistic ministerial formation in a multicultural context, characterised by three distinctive goals:
- Spiritual Formation
- Theological Training
- Transformational Development
Our Distinctive Commitments
Reformed & Ecumenical
Based on the Reformed Tradition while embracing ecumenical diversity across denominations.
Scholarship & Spirituality
Academic excellence combined with spiritual development and formation.
Tradition and Innovation
"Ecclesia Reformata, Semper Reformanda" — The Church reformed, always Reforming.
Multicultural Context
Preparing ministers for effective service in Cameroon's diverse cultural landscape and beyond.
Key Institutional Facts
Founded
1952 (roots to 1889)
Location
Box 590, Kumba, Meme Division, SW Region, Cameroon
Affiliation
Protestant University of Central Africa (PUCA), Yaounde
Library
Over 20,000 books
Journal
The Drum-Call (launched 1967, ~128 issues)
ASTHEOL Member
Since 1966
WAATI Member
Since 1974
ptskumba@pcconline.org
135+ Years of Faithful Witness
From a humble catechist school in 1889 to a graduate seminary — our story is one of perseverance, growth, and God's faithfulness.
Basel Missionaries Open School
Basel Missionaries open a school in Douala to train catechists — the earliest precursor to PTS Kumba.
School Moved to Bonaberi
The school was moved to Bonaberi and upgraded to a Seminary.
Seminary Moved to Buea
The Seminary was relocated to Buea.
Programme Interrupted
The programme was interrupted by World War I.
Reopened in Nyasoso
Reopened in Nyasoso as the Catechist Training Institute (CTI).
First Theological Course
First Theological Course offered after World War II.
Theological Training Centre Founded
June 1, 1952: Theological Training Centre opened in Nyasoso — considered the founding date of PTS Kumba.
Relocation to Kumba
April 10, 1988: Seminary transferred from Nyasoso to Kumba, Meme Division, SW Region.
Renamed PTS Kumba
Upgraded to degree-awarding institution and renamed Presbyterian Theological Seminary Kumba.
Government Authorization
Authorized by decree No 07/0139/MINESUP of 21/09/2007.
MTh Programme Launched
First Master of Theology batch admitted, marking entry into postgraduate theological education.
PUCA Affiliation
PTS Kumba officially mentored by the Protestant University of Central Africa (PUCA), Yaounde.
Memberships & Affiliations
PUCA
Protestant University of Central Africa
Mentoring Institution · Since 2016
ASTHEOL
Association des Écoles de Théologie d'Afrique Occidentale et Centrale
Member · Since 1966
WAATI
West African Association of Theological Institutions
Member · Since 1974