Title: Future Ready, Mission Faithful: Theological Education in Africa
Editors: Danson Ottawa, Joshua Robert Barron and Ruth Barron
Imprint: Langham Global Library
Description
The African church continues to experience rapid growth and global influence. However, in a world with ever-changing social, technological, and ecclesial dynamics, institutions and educators are tasked with the challenge of continually decolonizing their theology as they develop leaders and scholars who remain faithful to the gospel in contextually relevant ways.
In celebration of its fiftieth anniversary, the Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) is reflecting on the journey of theological education on the continent. This inaugural volume in the ACTEA series brings together scholars and practitioners from across the continent to analyze the present landscape of theological education in Africa for the establishment of a critical foundation for the future of research, institutional planning, and policy development. The scholars envision a gospel-centered and missionally grounded future for institutions as they grow in innovation and resilience to best serve the dynamic continent. Critical themes explored include contextualization, sustainability, institutional renewal, the role of networking and collaboration in theologizing, and the implications of technological innovations such as artificial intelligence. This thought-provoking and important work is a must-read for theological educators, administrators, church leaders, and students who are seeking a renewed sense of inspiration and challenge in the pursuit of excellence, all to the glory of God.
Endorsements
This is a timely and remarkable contribution to the scholarship of theological education in Africa, especially for emerging theological educators, church leaders, and administrators. It provides an evidence-based longitudinal picture of the health of evangelical theological education globally and in the continent of Africa.
Rachel NyaGondwe Fiedler, PhD
Theologian and Community Worker, Luviri Research Centre, Malawi
Future Ready, Mission Faithful is an excellent resource not only for theological educators, seminarians, and church leaders but also for Christian development NGOs. The work is a prophetic act by ACTEA, assessing the state of theological education over the last fifty years and boldly casting a vision of the future.
Aiah Foday-Khabenje, PhD
Former General Secretary, Association of Evangelicals in Africa
Future Ready, Mission Faithful is a timely and compelling contribution to conversations on theological education in Africa. Rooted in deep faithfulness to the gospel and attentive to the complex realities shaping the continent, this volume brings together voices that are both critically reflective and pastorally grounded.
Esther Mombo, PhD
Professor of Theology, St. Paul’s University, Kenya
