Networking theological education in Africa : the NetACT story
Date
2013-02
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Stellenbosch University, Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology
Abstract
This article, first, relates the story of the founding and growth of NetACT, a network
of African theological schools. It furthermore shows how the member schools’ desire
be part of efforts to address issues related to HIV&AIDS on the African continent
led them to focus, amongst other things, on curriculum development and gender
equality. As a logical first step, a detailed questionnaire had to be completed by all
member schools. Data collected in this way was statistically quantified in order to
show the existence or not of unequal gender representation in the participating
theological schools and the churches that are their clients. Finally, in light of the
results of this research, the work done by NetACT is highlighted, as well as its positive
outcome as experienced by the individual schools.
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Publication of this article was funded by the Stellenbosch University Open Access Fund.
The original publication is available at http://ngtt.journals.ac.za/pub
The original publication is available at http://ngtt.journals.ac.za/pub
Keywords
NetACT, Education -- Africa, Equality -- Africa -- Biblical teaching, Teachers -- In-service training
Citation
Hendriks, H.J. 2013. Networking theological education in Africa: the NetACT story. Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 53(3&4):120-135, doi:10.5952/53-3&4-255.