Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary (SETAI) is present in ten countries through its affiliated institutions in:

  1. Colombia: Corporación Universitaria Adventista (UNAC)
  2. Costa Rica: Universidad Adventista de Centro América (UNADECA)
  3. Cuba: Seminario Teológico Adventista de Cuba (SETAC)
  4. Haiti: Université Adventiste d'Haïti (UNAH)
  5. Jamaica: Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
  6. Mexico: Universidad de Montemorelos (UM)
  7. Puerto Rico: Universidad Adventista de las Antillas (UAA)
  8. Dominican Republic: Universidad Adventista Dominicana (UNAD)
  9. Trinidad & Tobago: University of the Southern Caribbean (USC)
  10. Venezuela: Seminario Teológico Adventista de Venezuela (SETAVEN)

The administrative offices of SETAI are located on the campus of Universidad Adventista de las Antillas, carretera 106 km 2.2 interior in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

The Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary (SETAI), whose offices are located in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, is authorized by the Puerto Rico Council on Education to continue operating as an institution of higher education under the renewed license (certification number 2018-146) for a period of five years. The Seminary is pleased to report that, as of January 31, 2020, the Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (known as ATS) approved the renewal of SETAI's accreditation for a period of ten years, with the next evaluation visit scheduled for fall 2029. SETAI is also accredited by the Adventist Accreditation Association (AAA) and recently renewed its accreditation status. The AAA granted a five-year accreditation period, with the next evaluation visit scheduled for fall 2024.

SETAI offers the following academic programs:

The course descriptions are available in the Catalog.

SETAI is not authorized to offer fully online programs. Remote courses are being temporarily offered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under non-pandemic conditions, SETAI may offer some courses online, but not full programs.

For detailed information, please refer to the Finance section.

  • Bank Transfer
    Bank Name: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Bank Address:

PO BOX 362708

San Juan PR 00936-2708

Account Number: 206252909

ABA: 021502011

Beneficiary: Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary

Beneficiary Address:

PO BOX 118

MAYAGUEZ, PR 00681

  • Money Order (only from the USA or its territories) made out to:

Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary

c/o Abilio Cima

PO BOX 118

MAYAGUEZ, PR 00681

  • PayPal

Please refer to the Admissions section to see the general requirements. For a more detailed and specific description, visit the program of study of your interest or refer to the Catalog.

Each program has its own prerequisites. However, there is room for individuals who are not ministers if they meet the requirements to enter the program.

Once you have completed all the required documents, you must submit them to the local Coordinator of your campus.

The study environment at the Seminary promotes service, spirituality, excellence, stewardship, integrity, and Christian ethics, motivated by service to God and humanity.

The website and learning platform can be switched to the three main languages served by the Inter-American Division (English, French, and Spanish). To change the language, go to the language selector located at the top right of the screen.

Yes, every student must complete their digital portfolio. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Planning, and Distance Education for more information.

You can contact us by completing the form at the bottom of this page. We will respond as soon as possible. If you are a SETAI student, you must use the official communication channels and identify yourself with your full name, student ID number, and campus.