Zomba Theological College Explained

Zomba Theological College
Motto:Until we all reach unity in the faith
Type:Private
Affiliation:Church of Central Africa Presbyterian
Principal:Takuze Chitsulo
City:Zomba
Country:Malawi

Zomba Theological College is a theological seminary in Zomba, Malawi. It has been operated since 1977 by the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian for training ministry candidates for the Nkhoma, Livingstonia, Harare, Zambia, and Blantyre Synods.[1] [2] The principal is Takuze Chitsulo.[3] Anglican candidates joined in 1978 but left in 2006, when Leonard Kamungu Theological College was formed.[4] As of 2018, degrees were accredited by the University of Malawi.[5]

ZTC partnered with the University of Aberdeen in 2016, whereby students could study for an MTh degree.[6] [7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Munyenyembe . Rhodian . Pursuing an Elusive Unity: A History of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian as a Federative Denomination (1924–2018) . 2019 . . 100 . 26 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Resources . Malawi Mission Network . . 26 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Zomba Theological College . Zomba Theological College . 26 November 2023.
  4. Book: Tucker . Richard . Together in Mission: The Anglican Church in Malawi and the Church of England Birmingham, 1966-2016 . 2022 . African Books Collective . 31 . 26 November 2023.
  5. News: Kalimbuka-Mana . Synd . Zomba Theological College to turn into a university . 26 November 2023 . . 7 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Zomba Theological College registered by NCHE . . 26 November 2023 . 4 December 2018.
  7. Web site: Malawi Initiative . . 26 November 2023.
  8. News: Aberdeen University staff to train CCAP ministers in Malawi . 26 November 2023 . . 29 May 2017.