Transitioning from a Theological College to a Christian University: A Multi-Case Study in the East African Context

by High Command

Overview

The decision for ministerial training institutions to become broader educational institutions that offer courses outside the traditional areas of theology is certainly not unique to a speci c geographical context. While there are many examples of notable institutions making this transition in North America and Europe, very little re ection has been carried out in the global south. In this book, Dr Semeon Mulatu looks to institutions in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo that have completed or embarked upon the journey to university status. The study explores the motivations of educational leaders in pursuing such a transition, as well as the impact it has had or will have on the continued theological education and Christian mission of the institution. Here you will nd answers to key questions such as: • What is lost and gained by a seminary becoming a university? • What are the challenges along the road? • Is it all worth it in the end?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783683192
Publisher:	Langham Creative Projects
Publication date:	10/14/2017
Series:	ICETE Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	238
File size:	438 KB

About the Author

SEMEON MULATU has a PhD in Leadership from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA. He is Principal at Evangelical Theological College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the second time, and has also been Assistant Principal, Dean of Students and a Lecturer. He has been involved in theological education for nearly twenty-five years but his background was originally in Mathematics. Semeon is also currently Chairman of the Elders Board at Mekanissa Kale Heywot Church.

Editorial Reviews

A timely and relevant resource to guide numerous institutions into an

informed engagement of this exciting, challenging and enriching process of

transitioning to university status.

— Rev Emmanuel Chemengich, DMin

Executive Director, Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA)

Essential reading for those who wish a better understanding of this very

important phenomenon in Christian higher education.

— Scott Cunningham, PhD

Interim President and CEO, Overseas Council

The important trend of recent years for theological colleges in Africa to

transition to Christian universities is here provided with a pioneering research

study. Semeon Mulatu has elegantly surfaced the core issues and patterns

relevant to assessment of this trend.

— Paul Bowers, PhD

Managing Editor, BookNotes for Africa

Former International Director, International Council for Evangelical Theological Education

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