Dear friends,

I am just back from Tanzania and trying to slow down after the speed we work there.  Yes we really do and if you want to see Tanzanians working their socks off - not that many have such items - then come to Kiteto.

I am focusing on the Kiteto Christian College because that is at the centre of my thoughts at present.  Below this letter is an email version of the Prospectus.  

Making sure we are self reliant has been the key aspect of creating this college.  We do it in a variety of ways.  Teachers.  The only one we pay is Mary Sisanjo, she can no longer work in the office since she broke her wrist but can still teach English and other subjects.  Some of the others are expat volunteers and we are always interested to hear of more offers to help in this way.  The Tanzanians have accepted a deal.  We teach them English, Computing, Theology and so on, give them accommodation and they in return teach for a couple of hours each day.  Our problem is now we have far too many teachers and no classrooms for them to use! 

The pupils can pay full fees and several from Kibaya do that.  We have two girls from a Muslim home, their father has been challenged by one of our pastors praying for one of his children and wife who were seriously ill and rapidly recovered as well as other answers to prayer and has now expressed his desire that they are baptized.   We do have a number of Muslims but they know the rule that they join in the prayers and Bible Study each day.  Parents see this as the best school in the region and will do anything to gain a place.

Other pupils cannot afford fees.  We have several Masai orphans who live with us all the time as well as children of our pastors.  So we have a two-fold scheme for them.  First each student spends from 4-6pm each day on project work.  I have already mentioned the photography but there is typing letters and e-mailing, jewellery, caring for our animals, carpentry and much more.  Some students who have limited education spend most of the day on practical work like carpentry but all get some opportunity for time on the computers, even if it is on the last shift that finishes at 10pm.  (I have tried to have a rule that study and work is from 8.30am - 10pm at the latest but it is still a job to stop the students working.  This is seen as their biggest opportunity in life and the work, work and work.

They then came up with a second proposal and pleaded we would let them do this. Each student's family puts aside 5 or more acres of land that they help the student cultivate. It is back breaking work sowing a field of maize by bending down to put in two seeds every foot.  They do it under our scheme of providing the land rent at about £3 an acre and seed.   At the end we take off the input costs and then share the crop between the student and the college.

But now for the down side.  With a grant from Hilfe fur bruder we have been able to build a 36 bed dormitory for men but we are desperately short of accommodation and the female quarters are exceptionally cramped.  We also are seriously lacking in classroom space with only two classrooms.  So we began digging foundations for another dormitory and three classrooms at the beginning of November.  We do not have funds beyond foundation level but at least we have started.  We also started work on the foundations of the cathedral that will also form our main assembly/worship area.   Work was going ahead well and with great enthusiasm.

The day I left the government officials closed down all the hotels/cafes in Kibaya because of a problem with Cholera 100 miles away and then turned on us.  The end result is that we cannot re-open on January 10 unless we can build a new kitchen, store, serving area and dining room with the various safeguards for hand washing and food separation.  Obviously this must be priority and somehow we must find the funds.  It will prove an interesting challenge in Tanzania as materials are not always quickly available.  I am told they are digging till they drop and making an all out effort to build the complex in time.   I suspect to start from scratch with no plans and complete such a complex in the UK would be almost impossible so we need more than that where supplies have to be brought in mainly from 350 miles away in the rainy season when roads are often blocked.

As I have said before there is never a dull moment and certainly now is the time for prayer. 

Kiteto Christian College

Prospectus 2005

Kiteto Christian College incorporates several campuses, including a Trade school, an English school, and a Theological College. The entry requirements for each campus are listed under the relevant course descriptions.

Kiteto Christian College is a good place for studying, the campuses are modern, in good locations and are very peaceful. We hope that after reading this Prospectus you will understand more about Kiteto and the Kiteto Christian College.

Kiteto is one of the most recent districts in Tanzania, it was started in 1971 in the Arusha region, and since July 2002 Kiteto District has been made part of the new Manyara Region. Kiteto District is adjacent with the six districts.

There are many tribes living in the Kiteto district, most of them are farmers and keep cows, goats etc. The biggest tribe in this area is Masai they make up 31% of the population, the Gogo tribe 28%, the Nguu 18%, the Rangi 15%, the Kaguru 4%, and the Kamba tribe 4%.

Each of the courses below has its own specific entry qualifications and examination.

This course can be undertaken in regional study groups coming not the college for two months of intensive instruction each year or can be undertaken full time together with such courses as English and computers.

Each student needs to be assessed at interview, and full recommendation for the student (as with the degree course) is required from his or her Bishop, Rural Dean and Pastor.

The Course covers six subjects and each subject has ten units.

The Certificate Course covers six subjects and each subject consists of thirty units.

Kiteto Christian College is one of only a few colleges able to offer a fully accredited Degree programme. This is done in conjunction with the Christian Leadership University, New York and accredited by WWAC and ACEA.

The plan of the college is to upgrade those who have already three years of residential Bible or Theological College training and who have experience of church work, building on work already undertaken and enhance it for a more effective ministry. There is no attempt to duplicate course work like the study of Church History.

The students will obtain credits for their existing Diploma/certificate and for their work in the church.

Students will be resident for a 2 year course although there will be opportunity for that time to be extended. The first term will concentrate on learning to touch-typing and word processing, as all essays and examinations will be on computer. Students will also begin a major section, which is working through the whole Bible and being tested on papers as used in the Bristol Diploma Course.

Admission Requirements;

3 years or more Theological Study to Diploma or Certificate level and experience of 5 years of Christian ministry. Entry is after interview and examination. After the course you will be graduated in Degree Certificate from USA+ B.Min hood - colours blue and purple.

Over 2-3 years students will need to gain sixty 45 hours credits.

a). Bible Diploma 50 examinations covering every book of the Bible, its contents and application. Set and examined from UK each Friday of term. (20 credits)

b). 3 courses on prayers and counselling (10 credits)

c). Seminars on special pastoral matters

e.g. evangelisation of Muslims (10 credits)

d). Projects:

Evaluating adult Bible study groups, SOMA

Teaching TEE groups

Masai prayer book - translation and production (10 credits)

e). Pastoral project.

Evaluating leading a local church (10 credits)

Kiteto Christian College can fulfil all your English needs and gives you a chance of studying an English course for up to two years. The college uses several textbooks from England and other countries, all of which are currently used in primary and secondary schools. The English course is suitable for a variety of levels of English.

For the student who needs:

One of the nice things about this college is that we have good teachers from England and this helps create a good environment for studying.

At Kiteto College we have two computer courses that teach people how to use or to work with a computer. The first course is a comprehensive Touch Typing Course that enables people to learn how to use the whole keyboard and to type correctly and quickly. At the end of this course a certificate is granted from the UK.

The second course is aimed at people who have already completed the Touch Typing Course, and teaches IT Skills through 300 interactive tutorials using software called 'Teaching - you IT Skills SE getting started on your PC'. Among the skills taught are: -

Introducing Information Technology

Recognising Types of Computers

Working with the main parts of PC

Working with input and output Devices

Working with memory

Using Electronic Mail

Using files, folders and shortcuts

Using the Internet

Sending E-mail Messages

Text Editing, checking spelling and grammar

Microsoft Word and Word Processing

Using Windows Explorer and Outlook Express

Working with Document Views and printing

Using Excel spreadsheets.

'Teaching - you IT Skills SE' is the essential learning course for anyone with computer phobia. The course uses up-to-date software and is suitable for beginners and people who have finished secondary school, and equips students for both office use and for further education, such as our degree course.

Here at Kiteto Christian College we have a jewellery course, the jewellery course gives many people new skills as we make Belts, Bracelets, and Chokers (necklaces).

The jewellery course has allowed the College to set-up a jewellery business, which is run by the students, and helps the college be self-financing by selling to people of Kibaya, Arusha, Dar-es-salaam, U.K and U.S.A. Most of the designs are using traditional Maasai styles as these sell well to the overseas markets.

The jewellery course gives the students practical business skills and students are encouraged to set up their own businesses once they graduate.

Below are some examples of the Jewellery we have made:

Kiteto Christian College runs a Tailoring course that is available to all students. Currently the Kiteto area has shortage of Tailors, Sewers and Knitters; therefore the students on the course have good opportunities and prospects for a Tailoring career. The course, which lasts for up to two years, teaches the students a complete range of tailoring skills and how to set up and manage their own Tailoring business, with the aim that they can become self sufficient once qualified.

The School has also set up its own Tailoring business, which is run by the students, and serves as a business role model. The school's business is also currently helping reduce the cost of the course for the students.

The Carpentry and Joinery course is a comprehensive course and teaches Carpentry and Joinery to a high standard. The aim is to help students become professional carpenters, making everything from chairs, cupboards, roofing, finishing doors, to windows, in order to serve the local community’s needs.

The course is taught by locally experienced and skilled carpenters and also teaches the students the necessary business and economics skills to establish and maintain their own businesses.

The Course content follows as below:

Introduction.

Workshop safety.

The use of tools and instruments such as:

Clamping device tools

Measuring and marking tools

Cutting tools and boring tools

Grading and sharpening tools

Hammers, mallets, and screwdrivers

Slicing and smoothing tools

Growth and structure of the tree and the different types of wood

Cutting list and estimation

Joints of the timber

Lengthening and widening joints

Dovetail, half check and housing joints

Roofing and ceilings

Roofing according to the weight

Types of roof and materials

Couple roofs and eaves

Making of ceiling

Shuttering and form of work

Concrete box

Trenches and shuttering

Partition walls

Doors and doorframes

Windows.

The aim is to help students become proficient metalworkers and sign writers, making everything from roofing, hot steel, tools, tables, chairs, and windows. Pupils will be taught to make signs that will serve a wide variety of needs within the community.

The course also teaches the students business and economics skills allowing them to establish and maintain their own businesses.

The Course content follows as below:

Introduction

Workshop safety

The use of tools and instruments such as:

Measuring tools

Cutting tools and drilling tools

Sharpening tools

Lathes

Different types of and structure of steel

Cutting lists and estimation

Windows

Sign writing techniques

Sign writing tools

Sign writing styles

Agriculture

Animal husbandry

Building

Community development

Farming and livestock

Para vets

Health and Hygiene

Nursery School teaching

Agriculture - Mary Sisanjo and Matthias Troff.

Animal husbandry - Evaline Matinda

Carpentry - Joseph Tsuhhay and Peter Rafael.

Computing - Helen Brothwell.

Community development - Nakotikya Lenyirai

English - Helen Brothwell, and Viki Troff.

Jewellery - A E Model.

Metalwork and Sign writing - Elia Nailinga.

Tailoring - Michael Madeha.

Theology - Peter Mkengi, John Hayden, and Jerry Kramer.

These vary according to courses studied, residence in or outside Kiteto and whether the student is full board or day pupil.

Once we have your application form we will be able to give you an estimate of costs.

Admissions

Kiteto Christian College

P O Box 74

Kibaya – Kiteto

Or e-mail dkiteto@elct.org