Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary (NETS)
Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary (NETS) is a bible college in Windhoek, Namibia. NETS offers ministry and theological training on Certificate, Diploma, and Degree levels. [1]
History
It was established in 1991 and is the only evangelical theological college in Namibia.[2] It was founded shortly after independence by a merger of two theological institutions – Windhoek Theological Seminary (WTS) and Windhoek Evangelical Bible College (WEBCol). NETS provides ministry training to 16 local Christian denominations as well as para-church organizations. [3]
NETS has trained students from Angola, Australia, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Lesotho, USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Academic Qualifications
The seminary currently offers a suite of certificates, diplomas, and degrees such as:
- Certificate in Theology - The Certificate in Theology aims to equip people at a basic level for ministry in churches and communities [4]
- Diploma in Ministry - (NQF Level 5) is for those who wish to be thoroughly equipped for ministry and leadership within churches, but who do not intend to continue with further academic study after graduation.[5]
- Bachelor of Theology - (NQF Level 7) is designed to equip students for a lifetime of Christian ministry, church leadership, and further scholarship. [6]
- Bachelor Honours - (NQF Level 8) is designed to prepare theology graduates for post-graduate studies in theology at Masters and Doctoral level. [7]
Academic Leadership & Faculty
- Principal- Academic Dean & Lecturer - Rev. Misseline Gordon (Since January 2025)
- Leadership (Student Dean) & Lecturer - Mr. Paul Gunning
- Acting Distance Coordinator & Lecturer - Rev Joram Oudshoorn
- Lecturer (part time) - Rev Michael Knight
- Lecturer - Rev Daniel Webster
- Lecturer - Mr Eric Wildgen
- Lecturer - Ps. Pete Leininger
- Senior Faculty in Training - Pastor Romeo Tafadzwa Makwinye
- Adjunct Faculty - Right Rev Lukas Katenda
- Rev. Dr. Wynand Fourie
- Mr. Thomas Endjala
- Director of NETS Board & Lecturer (Part Time) - Rev. Dr. De Wet Stauss [8]
References
- ↑ "Our History". Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. 2017-05-13. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ Lamport, Mark A., ed. (2018). "Namibia". Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN 9781442271579. Search this book on
- ↑ "Our History". Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. 2017-05-13. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "Certificate in Theology". Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "Diploma in Ministry". Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "Bachelor of Theology". Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "Bachelor Honours". Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "Academic Leadership & Faculty". Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
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