January 2023
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This research is a theological and ethical assessment of suicide among undergraduate students at tertiary institutions in Delta State, Nigeria. The historico-descriptive and analytical approaches were used to achieve the research's goal. The focus was on seven postsecondary institutions in Delta State. The study revealed that variables such as suicidal ideation and prior suicide attempts are contributing factors to the suicide rate among undergraduates at Delta State. In addition, views from the theological and ethical spectrum show that religion lowers the student suicide rate. It posited that to curb student suicide in higher education institutions in Nigeria, it is crucial to employ ethical attitudes and religious practises, hence, there is a need to carry out more research on student suicide in Delta State and across Nigeria.