Colleges who have taken part in the BEST programme
Angola - TEE
Anglican churches in Angola are often hundreds of miles apart. As travelling is a nightmare due to the poor infrastructure of the roads, the setting up of theological training through TEE courses is a way of showing pastoral care. It is also a sustainable and affordable way of training lay men and women without removing them from families, jobs and churches
Bolivia
Centro de Capacitacion Misionera, La Paz
Ethiopia
Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary, Addis Ababa
A college in the Lutheran tradition. We sponsor some Ethiopian students at this college.
Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology
Nakamte Christian Education College
India
The Association for Theological Education by Extension, Bangalore
India's TEE programme. Crosslinks currently sponsors students on their Master's programme offered in conjunction with Westminster College, Oxford.
Navjeevan
Seva Mandal (NSM)
NSM support is part of the Crosslinks BEST programme and an amount of £5000 is currently given annually. Through NSM Crosslinks supports ten students selected by the Director of the centre, who go on to take theology degree programmes at a variety of Indian colleges. When you sponsor students for theological studies through NSM, they are better equipped to minister God’s Word to those in need.
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Funding needed: Fund code 174
Union Biblical Seminary, Pune
A full range of courses from diploma to Masters degrees, with specialisms in mission studies. Former staff include Crosslinks President Chris Wright, and Council member Elizabeth Johnston. Crosslinks would like to begin sending higher level students from East Africa and Myanmar to this college.
Serampore College, Theology Dept, W Bengal.
SAIACS, Bangalore
Chandigarh Bible College
Bishop’s College, Calcutta
Kenya
St Paul's United Theological College, Limuru
The main theological college of Kenya, training ordinands to first and second degree level.
Berea Theological College, Nakuru
One of the Provincial Colleges of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) training ordinands to Certificate / Diploma level.
Carlile College, Nairobi
A Church Army college, training students for ordained and lay ministry through the ACK distance learning programme. Crosslinks' Mission Partner Tim Wambunya is Principal
St Andrew's College of Theology and Development, Kabare
One of the official Provincial Colleges of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK)
Kenya Methodist University, Meru
Myanmar
Myanmar Institute of Theology, Yangon
A Baptist college giving higher qualifications to theology graduates from all denominations.
Mandalay University Medical School
Singapore
Trinity Theological College
The major theological seminary training people for ordained and lay ministry throughout South East Asia.
Serbia
Novi Sad Theological College, Serbia & Montenegro http://www.tf-ns.edu.yu/
South Africa
Evangelical Bible Seminary of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg
An interdenominational college training men and women for lay and ordained ministry. We hope to begin sending high level students from East Africa.
Theological Education by Extension College (Southern Africa), Johannesburg
Distance education with tutorial support to diploma level across Southern Africa.
George Whitfield College
Sudan
Kulu Bible College
Tanzania
Amani Bible School (Ruaha Diocesan College)
Basic courses for ordination and lay ministry.
Kagera Technical and Christian Training College (KTCTC) is the training institute for the Diocese of Kagera in Tanzania. It runs 6 month foundational courses specifically to produce congregational leaders who are able to serve the needs of a growing church, and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in a predominantly subsistence farming context. Crosslinks give an annual contribution of £1900, which enables the training of 10 students.
Funding complete: Fund code 115
Amani Christian Training Centre
Amani CTC, based in Iringa, prepares pastors, evangelists and other students for ministry. Many of these are from the Ruaha & Ravuma Dioceses, which are very poor areas where many people have no education beyond Primary School. The centre provides basic courses for ordination and lay ministry. The annual donation by Crosslinks is £2100, supporting 8 students.
Part funding needed - Various fund codes
ACT Provincial Scholarship Programme
The ACT (Anglican Church of Tanzania) Provincial Scholarship Programme supports students to study theology and to take a variety of practical and professional courses, in order to strengthen human resources and knowledge throughout its provinces. The annual amount of £6500 given to the programme by Crosslinks is specifically to support theological training. Those selected for this training are generally studying at degree level.
Funding needed: Fund code 146
Kowak Christian Training Centre (Mara Diocesan College)
Basic courses for lay ministry.
Msalato Bible School (Diocese of Central Tanganyika College)
A range of courses for ordination and lay ministry
Tabora Bible School (Tabora Diocesan College)
Basic courses for lay ministry.
Kasulu Bible College
Togo
West African Advanced School of Theolgy, Lomé
Uganda
Uganda Christian University
A variety of degrees, including Masters.
National Teachers' College, Muni
UK
The Open Theological College, Cheltenham (OCMS)
This a consortium of UK colleges providing certificate, diploma and degree courses.
St John's College, Nottingham;
All Nations Christian College, Ware;
London Bible College;
Oak Hill Theological College;
Spurgeon's College and Trinity College, Bristol;
Moorlands Bible College,
Moore College external studies
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh Centre for Muslim Christian studies
Zimbabwe
Theological College of Zimbabwe