Baptist theological education in Africa, particularly in South Africa: this article will identify some of the central historical and contemporary factors that are having an impact on Baptist theological education in Africa and, specifically, on South Africa.

From: Baptist History and Heritage | Date: January 1, 2001| Author: Kretzschmar, Louise | Copyright information

Attention is given to some of the social contexts in which theological education has functioned as well as the ecclesiastical factors that have influenced national Baptist leaders and conventions/unions. Specific attention is given throughout to theological colleges. I close with several analyses and proposals which, I believe, could have a positive and marked impact on theological education in Africa, if they were to receive the attention they deserve.

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