Theological Education by Extension: Accounts from the 20th Century
The early 1960s witnessed the development of an extension experiment at a Guatemalan theological seminary, which gradually took shape, ultimately leading to the emergence of both a vision and an approach to theological education. Today, the outcome from the experiment is known as Theological Education by Extension (TEE). Theological Education by Extension: Accounts from the 20th Century is a collection of accounts and experiences from various early TEE practitioners who implemented, in their own contexts, a new approach to extending theological education.
The book is a collection of 25 individual stories and experiences of those who have been involved, in one way or another, in implementing TEE in its early years. It is a testimony both to the ingenuity, creativity, and flexibility of these early TEE pioneers and to the versatility of the TEE movement.
The accounts collected cover TEE programmes, both independent ones and those linked to theological colleges, in Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and Oceania. The TEE programmes encompass a range of contexts, including individual, ecumenical, and denominational programmes, and in a few cases, accounts from practitioners who served in the same programme over a period of time. TEE programmes discussed in the book originated from a variety of generally Evangelical sources – denominational, interdenominational, para-church and non-denominational. Denominations represented include Presbyterian, Anglican, Lutheran, Pentecostal and more.
One regret of the editors was that such a project had not been undertaken earlier, as then more diverse accounts could have been collected and preserved. Yet, the editors are still very interested in hearing additional accounts and stories from the early years of TEE. If anyone has further information about early TEE workers or documents in various languages, please reach out to the editors via TEENet ([email protected]).
The book is available as a free and fully accessible e-book, in line with TEEnet’s vision to encourage open access to theological learning materials (see TEEnet and Open Access Learning Materials). We are grateful to the authors, editors and other copyright holders for their willingness to forfeit any royalties and publish the book under a Creative Commons licence. A paperback version of the book is also available, sold by TEEnet, solely to cover production and shipping costs. The paperback costs £10. Inquiries for purchase of the paperback version should be directed to [email protected].
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Volker Glissmann and Patricia J. Harrison
Dedication: in Memory of Dr Lois McKinney Douglas (1931-2022)
Patricia J. Harrison and Priscila Akemi
Organisations
Argentina – FIET (International Faculty of Theological Studies)
Theological Education by Extension: Experience and Challenges
J. Norberto Saracco
Australia – Armidale TEE
History of Theological Education by Extension in the Anglican Diocese of Armidale, NSW, Australia, 1975 to 1986
Ray G. Smith
Brazil – Brazilian Extension Schools of Theology
The Brazilian Extension Schools of Theology
Paul Porta
Ethiopia – Oromo TEE (CMF)
TEE Among the Oromo in Wollega, Ethiopia, in the 1970s
Edgar J. Elliston
Ethiopia – Mekane Yesus Seminary
Answer to Needs: TEE in My Life and Ministry in Ethiopia and Germany
Hartwig F. Harms
Guatemala – Evangelical Presbyterian Seminary of Guatemala
Memories of Three Unforgettable Years of TEE in Guatemala
James C. Dekker
India – TAFTEE
The Beginnings of TEE and TAFTEE in India
Vinay Samuel with Chris Sugden
Kenya – PCEA TEE
The Story of TEE in PCEA Kenya (1982-1989)
Brian and Jean Gibson
Presbyterian Church of East Africa TEE Programme, 1989 to 1998
Uel Marrs
Kenya – ACK Nakuru TEE
Pioneering TEE in Nakuru and Writing for TEXT Africa
Shirley and Bob Andrews
Enabling a TEE Programme to Survive
Margaret Thornton
Developing Coordinated TEE Programmes in the Anglican Church of Kenya
Margaret Thornton
Kenya – Pentecostal Assemblies of God
Launching TEE in the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Kenya
Ruth A. Whitt
Malawi – TEEM
Reflection on the Early Years of TEEM
Charles Scott and Volker Glissmann
Papua New Guinea – Christian Leaders’ Training College
TEE Expansion in the South Pacific Islands
Ian Malins
Take the Teachings Everywhere
David Rowsome
A Vision Being Realised Through TEE
Marilyn Rowsome
A Personal TEE Testimony from Papua New Guinea
Philip Bungo
South Africa – TEEC
A Memoir of TEE’s Early Days in South Africa
John Aitchison
TEE College – Vision and Reality: a Personal Story
Louis Peters
Others
OAIC TEE
Early Years of TEE in the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC)
John Gichimu
SEAN – Study by Extension for all Nations
SEAN – Study by Extension for all Nations
Terrick J. Barratt
TEXT-Africa
Grace Holland – Questions and Answers on the Early History of TEE in East Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Grace Holland
Course Writer Training
Training Course Designers in the Early Days of TEE
Patricia J. Harrison
A TEE Journey in Namibia/South Africa
TEE History – A Personal History
Stephen Hayes