Mission as Theological Education in Africa 4: Some Places of Study

In this post, I offer a list of places to study and train for ministry in Africa.  This list is certainly incomplete, and no attempt has been made to assess the various theological colleges listed.  Some Roman Catholic institutions are listed, but most are Protestant institutions. One reason for the list is to note the development of theological training on the continent where the Church is growing fastest. Some of the listed institutions are accredited or validated and some are not.  Some are questionable theologically (and may even be heretical!) or academically.  The purpose of this list is to give people a place to start investigating further within a country without offering any recommendation for where to study.  Persons interested in study may begin by googling a specific institution, examining the website of a given denomination or accrediting agency, getting recommendations from others in ministry, visiting the campus and meeting the faculty and current students, etc.  For higher education, an applicant might see what academic writing faculty members have done (not just that they have published but what they say).

This list was compiled in part with reference to the following sites, among other resources: 

Anglican Communion: 

http://www.anglicancommunion.org/mission/theology/theological-colleges.aspx.

Dictionnaire Biographique des Chrétiens d’Afrique:

http://www.dacb.org/toutes--instit-affil.html.

Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA): 

http://www.acteaweb.org/index.php/2014-05-24-01-24-56/programmes-and-institutions

Some considerations when pursuing theological studies for ministry might include the following:

*Theological orthodoxy (why study anywhere else unless completing a doctorate?)

*Theological tradition (train for your theological context, but note that colleges may and often do have a broader perspective than a single denominational focus--and a broader (but solidly orthodox) student body may be a good experience)

*Personal fit (church, theology, age, gender, needs, etc.)

*Ministerial preparation (how does one prepare for ministry at this college?  Mentoring?  Field experience?  Classes?)

*Spiritual formation (how does one grow spiritually during training/study?)

*Academic studies (is the institution at the right academic level for you?)

*Faculty (do you know any of the faculty?  Do they model spirituality, ministry, academic study?)

*Accreditation/Validation (if accreditation or validation is important to you, be sure the college offers this.  While this is often important as it assures the student that the college is offering a respectable degree, be aware that accreditation often drives up the price of a degree)

*Price (check out what the degree costs are for tuition and, if appropriate, room and board)

*Place (if residential, what would it be like to spend your time of study in this region?)

*Language of study

*Graduates (what kind of graduates does the college have?  Do they stay in ministry?  In which churches/denominations?  Will you make lasting friendships in ministry by studying here?)

*Possible continuation (if you study here and are interested in further studies, will it open up opportunity to study elsewhere or will you close off options because you study here!)

Unevaluated List of (Some) Places to Train for Ministry in Africa

Angola	Igreja Evangelica Reformada de Angola - IERA, Instituto Biblico de Kinkuni – IBK, Luanda
Angola	Instituto Biblico et de Missiologia de Angola, Luanda
Angola	Igreja Evangelica Reformada de Angola - IERA, Instituto Biblico de Kinkuni – IBK, Luanda
Benin -fr	Institut Protestant de Theologie, Porto Novo
Burundi	Bujumbura Christian University, Bujumbura (Anglican)
Burundi	Diocese of Makamba, Makamba (Anglican)
Burundi	Matana Theological Institute (Anglican)
Burundi	Institut Theologique de Matana, Bujumbura (Anglican)
Cameroon	Faculté de Théologie Évangélique du Cameroun
Cameroun	UEEC
Cen.Afr. Rep.-fr	Faculte de Theologie Evangelique de Bangui (FATEB), Bangui
Cen.Afr. Rep.-fr	Ecole de Theologie Evangelique de Bangui
Cen.Afr. Rep.-fr	Bibliotheque FATEB, Bangui
Congo -fr	Faculte de Theologie Protestante de Brazzaville
Dem Rep of Congo -fr	Université Chrétienne de Kinshasa
Dem. Rep of Congo -fr	Université Protestante au Congo, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. du Congo-fr	Institut Saint Eugene de Mazenod (ISEM) / Institut Africain des Sciences de la Mission, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. du Congo-fr	Faculte de Theologie Kimbanguiste, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. du Congo-fr	Université Protestante de Kimpese; Communauté Baptiste du Congo Ouest
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Campus pour Christ au Congo, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Institut Superieur de Theologie et de Developpement Communautaire Yakusu, Kisangani
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Universite Chretienne de Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Ecole du Ministere Feu Devorant ACCJ, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Institut Superieur Theologique pour la Croissance de l'Eglise, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Centre d'Information et d'Animation Missionnaire, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Institut Superieur de Theologie Evangelique de la Mission, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Universite Adventiste Delhove, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Centre Universitaire de Missiologie, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Institut Supérieur Théologique Anglican (ISThA), Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Facultes Catholiques de Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Institut Superieur de Theologie et de Leadership, Bumba, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Centre Barnabas Kisangani, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Communaute Nations du Christ en Afrique, Kisangani
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Institut Superieur Theologique Booth, Kinshasa
Dem. Rep. Of the Congo -fr	Institut Facultaire des Assemblees de Dieu du Congo, Kinshasa
Congo/ Kenya	Universite Shalom de Bunia, Nairobi
Congo/ Uganda	The Anglican Theological College of Congo (Anglican University of Congo), Kampala
Egypt	Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo
Ethiopia	Maserete Kristos College
Ethiopia	Shiloh Bible College
Ethiopia	Addis Ababa Bible College
Ethiopia	Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST)
Ethiopia	Holy Trinity Theological College
Ethiopia	Capuchin Franciscan Institute of Philosophy and Theology
Ethiopia	Mekane Yesus Seminary
Ethiopia	Evangelical Theological College (ETC) Kale Heywet
Ethiopia	Kale Heywet Ministry Training College – Hosanna
Ethiopia	Institute of Ethiopian Studies
Ethiopia	Ethiopian Full Gospel Theological Seminary
Ethiopia	Pentecostal Theological College
Ghana	St. Nicholas Seminary, Cape Coast (Anglican)
Ghana	Presbyterian Evangelistic, Inc., Dansoman-Accra
Ghana	Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra
Ghana	Trinity Theological Seminary, Accra
Ghana	Pentecost University College, Accra
Ghana	Ghana Christian College & Seminary, Accra
Ghana	Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies at Central University College, Accra
Ghana	Akrofi-Christaller Memorial Center for Mission Research and Applied Theoloogy, Akropong-Akuapem
Ghana	Good News Theological College and Seminary, Accra
Ghana	Maranatha Bible College, Accra
Kenya	KAG East University, Nairobi (Pentecostal)
Kenya	Kima International School of Theology, Maseno
Kenya	St. Paul's Theological College – Kapsabet
Kenya	Saint Paul's United Theological College, Limuru (Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist)
Kenya	Dept. of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Moi University, Eldoret
Kenya	Pan African Christian College, Nairobi
Kenya	Kenyatta University Religious Studies Department, Nairobi
Kenya	Daystar University, Athi River and Nairobi
Kenya	University of Nairobi Religious Studies Department, Nairobi
Kenya	Moffat Bible College, Kijabe
Kenya	Praise Center Kenya, Kisii
Kenya	Dept. of Kiswahili and other African Languages, Moi University, Eldoret
Kenya	Seventh-Day Adventist East-Central Africa Division, Nairobi
Kenya	International Leadership University (formerly Nairobi International School of Theology), Nairobi
Kenya	Diocese of Mumias, Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK)
Kenya	Beree Theological College, Makuru
Kenya	Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, Africa International University, Karen (Nairobi)
Kenya	East Africa Bible Training Centre
Kenya	Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi
Kenya	Scott Christian University, Machakos
Kenya	Africa Theological Seminary (formerly International Christian Minisries Seminary), Kitale
Kenya	Friends Theological College,Tiriki
Lesotho	National University of Lesotho, Department of Theology, Maseru
Liberia	Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary, Monrovia
Liberia	Department of Theology, Cuttington University / Seth C. Edwards Memorial  Theological Seminary, Monrovia (Anglican)
Madagascar -fr	Eklesia Episkopaly Malagasy (Toamasina Diocese, Madagascar)
Madagascar	St. Paul’s Theological College (Anglican)
Malawi	Chancellor College, University of Malawi Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Zomba
Malawi	Saint Joseph's Theological Institute
Malawi	Evangelical Bible College of Malawi, Blanyre
Malawi	Zomba Theological College, Zomba
Malawi	Nkhoma Institute for Continuing Theological Training (NIFCOTT), Nkhoma
Malawi	Zambezi School of Ministry, Blantyre
Malawi	Ntcheu School of Theology, Ntcheu
Malawi	Baptist Theological Seminary of Malawi, Lilongwe
Mozambique	Mais que uma Milha Profunda em Moçambique (distance tertiary theological education), Maputo
Mozambique	Fraternidade Teologica Africana (ATF Lusophone Network), Maputo
Namibia	Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary, Windhoek
Namibia	St. Charles Lwanga Seminary (Roman Catholic), Windhoek
Namibia	Namibian Research Institute, Windhoek
Nigeria	Ezekiel College of Theology (Anglican), Edo State
Nigeria	Virginia College of Theology (Anglican), Akure
Nigeria	University of Ilorin, Department of Religion, Ilorin
Nigeria	Christian Faith Theological Seminary, Ikeja
Nigeria	University of Ibadan, Department of Religious Studies, Ibadan
Nigeria	Christ Command Gospel Ministries (CCGM), Lagos
Nigeria	Catholic Diocese of Warri and Diocese of Benin City
Nigeria	Theological College of Northern Nigeria, Bukuru
Nigeria	Millions for Christ Theological Missionary Institute
Nigeria	University of Port Harcourt, University of Religious Studies, Port Harcourt
Nigeria	Jordan Institute of Missions and Ministerial Acts (Jimma), Lagos
Nigeria	Life Theological Seminary, Ikorodu
Nigeria	Makers of African Christianity, Aba, Abia State
Nigeria	Missionaries' Assembly International Seminary, Akwa,Ibom State
Nigeria	Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso
Nigeria	Missions Network Ministries International, Lagos
Nigeria	Christ International Divinity College (CINDICO)
Nigeria	Federal University of Calabar (UNICAL), Calabar, Cross River State
Nigeria	University of Jos, Department of Religious Studies, Jos
Nigeria	Diocese of Gombe (?) (Anglican Communion), Gombe
Nigeria	Babcock University, Lagos
Nigeria	Makurdi Diocese (Anglican Communion), Makurdi
Nigeria	Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA), Jos
Nigeria	Pan African Christian Theological University, Inc., Garki, Abuja
Nigeria	United Missionary Church of Africa, Ilorin
Rwanda -fr	TEE, la Province de l'Eglise Episcopale au Rwanda, Kigali
Rwanda	Africa College of Theology, Kigali
Siera Leone	The Evangelical College of Theology, Freetown
South Africa	George Whitfield College, Muizenberg, Western Cape
South Africa	Bible Institute of South Africa, Kalk Bay, Western Cape
South Africa	Union Bible Institute, Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal
South Africa	Global School of Theology and Cape Theological Seminary (formerly Cape College of Theology), Milnerton, Western Cape (Assemblies of God)
South Africa	South Africa School of Theology (online)
South Africa	Evangelical Seminary of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg
South Africa	University of Pretoria, Department of Church History
South Africa	Africa School of Missions, White River (closed)
South Africa	Africa Bible College, Tzaneen
South Africa	University of Johannesburg
South Africa	University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria
South Africa	University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Dutch Reformed)
South Africa	College of the Transfiguration, Grahamstown (Anglican Church of Southern Africa)
South Africa	Cape Town Diocesan Seminary, St. Francis Xavier, Cape Town
South Africa	University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, School of Theology, Scottsville
South Africa	Union Bible Institute, Pietermaritzburg (Evangelical)
South Africa	University of Free State Faculty of Theology
South Africa	Cape Town Baptist Seminary, Cape Town
Sudan	Shukai Bible Training Institute
Sudan	Bishop Allison Theological College
Swaziland	African Christian College
Tanzania	Salvatorian Institute of Philosophy and Theology, Morogoro
Tanzania	Teofilo Kisanji University
Tanzania	AICT Mission and Evangelism Department
Tanzania	Morogoro Bible College, Morogoro
Tanzania	Teofilo Kisanji University, Mbeya
Tanzania	St. Mark's Theological College, Dar-es-Salaam
Tanzania	St. Philip’s Theological College, Kongwa (Anglican)
Togo -fr	Tyrannos and Revhenda Christian Ministries (Fondation Tyrrannus), Lome
Togo -fr	West Africa Advanced School of Theology (WAAST), Lome (Assemblies of God)
Uganda	Bishop Balya College, Kisembo (Anglican)
Uganda	Bishop Tucker School of Divinity and Theology—Uganda Christian University, Mukono (Anglican)
Uganda	Kampala Evangelical School of Theology, Kampala
Uganda	Bugema University Theology Department, Kampala
Uganda	Centre of African Christian Studies, Kampala
Uganda	Katigondo National Seminary, Masaka
Uganda	Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College, Faithful Servant, Gulu
Uganda	Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Mukono
Uganda	Ndejje University
Zambia	University of Zambia, School of Education, Religious Section, Lusaka
Zambia	Evangelical University (formerly T
Zambia	Brethren in Christ Church, Sikalongo Bible Institute, Choma
Zambia	The United Church of Zambia Theological College, Kitwe
Zambia	Evangelical University (formerly Theological College of Central Africa (TCCA)), Ndola
Zambia	St. John the Evangelist Anglican Seminary, Kitwe
Zambia	Jesuits Education Institute, John Chula House, Lusaka
Zambia	Justo Mwale Theological College, Lusaka
Zambia	Baptist Theological Seminary of Zambia, Lusaka
Zimbabwe	Masvingo State University
Zimbabwe	Rusitu Bible College, Rusitu, Chimanimani
Zimbabwe	Wesley Bible College, Masvingo
Zimbabwe	Wadzania Training College, Harare
Zimbabwe	University of Zimbabwe, Religious Studies, Classics and Philosophy, Harare
Zimbabwe	Theological College of Zimbabwe