first-rate scholarsexpertly geared to equip believers for effective Christian servicea work that I can heartily commendThey are doing a tremendous jobadvancing God's kingdom in the forefront of schools attempting to ...equip believers for the work of the kingdom
Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas John Richards Professor of Practical and Systematic Theology, and Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
Dumisani Theological Institute has been on my heart for the past thirty years, though I have never had the pleasure of seeing it first-hand. It is a first-rate institution, set in a remarkable place to influence the trajectory of the kingdom of God in Southern Africa and beyond. Its commitment to biblical faithfulness places DTI in the forefront of schools attempting to train and equip believers for the work of the kingdom. I support it unreservedly.”
Dr Iain D. Campbell Minister of the Free Church of Scotland, author and columnist.
As someone who has visited several theological schools in Africa, I can safely say that Dumisani Theological Institute is well positioned to be a tool for the expansion of God’s kingdom. With a faculty of first-rate scholars, and the experience of a generation, it goes into its fourth decade with the resources and a foundation that will serve to equip Christian workers who will serve the Lord all over the world. May God continue to bless this provider of Reformed, biblical, theological education in the Eastern Cape.
Dr John BlanchardInternationally known Christian preacher, teacher, apologist and author.
Dumisani Theological Institute thoroughly deserves the support of churches and individual Christians concerned to promote solid biblical teaching at an accessible level among the people of South Africa. Its teaching and training schedules are expertly geared to equip believers for effective Christian service. I wholeheartedly commend it.
Dr Allan M HarmanResearch Professor, Presbyterian Theological College, Melbourne, Australia.
Theological training for pastors and church workers in South Africa is vital for the future of God's kingdom there. Dumisani ...occupies a unique place in this work. It is staffed by lecturers who are both academically equipped and who also demonstrate in their lives the Gospel and its power. Students are being trained academically, practically and spiritually for their future work. The majority of students are Xhosa speaking, and many come from impoverished communities which cannot provide the funds for theological education. After seeing the work being done, I try to encourage individuals and churches to support Dumisani both by prayer and financial gifts. This is a work I can heartily commend.
Dr David Firth Old Testament tutor, Cliff College, UK.
Series Editor of the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary Series (IVP)
Dumisani Theological Institute offers training that recognises the necessity of meeting people where they are and equipping them to be more effective servants of the gospel. They are doing a tremendous job in reaching people who might otherwise find it impossible to develop the training and skills that are so essential for the work in South Africa today.
Dr David WenhamVice Principal Trinity College,Bristol, UK. Chairman of the New Testament Group of the Tyndale Fellowship.
My wife and I much enjoyed our short visit to Dumisani. It was good to see something of the good work being done and to sense the opportunities that there are for advancing God's kingdom in such an important part of the world.
DUMISANI'S 30th ANNIVERSARY
1979-2009
Since 1979, Dumisani has existed to provide English medium theological education and training for the church in South Africa, with a particular focus on serving the churches of the Eastern Cape.
The Institute began in 1979 as the Dimbaza Reformed Bible School, with an emphasis on lay training and the provision of basic Christian literature in English and Xhosa. In 1985 the work moved to King William's Town. In 1991 Diploma classes were started for men studying for the ministry and in 1997 the link with Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (now North-West University) was forged. Today we have around 70 students studying on campus and more than 100 studying by correspondence.
The doctrinal position of Dumisani is that reflected in The Belgic Confession, The Canons of Dort and The Heidelberg Catechism; and The Westminster Confession of Faith and its Catechisms.
The Board of Governors, represents the interests of the following partner churches: the Free Church in Southern Africa, the Free Church of Scotland, the Gereformeerde Kerk Oos Londen, and The Gereformeerde Kerk iMonti.
Anniversary GreetingFrom Dumisani's Founder
Dear Friends,
We would like to congratulate Dumisani on its thirtieth Birthday and thank God for all that has been accomplished through the years since the opening day in Dimbaza in February 1979.
It was great when the Bible School opened. The Correspondence Courses got underway as well as the conferences we held both in Dimbaza and out in the various Districts. Getting literature translated, printed and distributed was always a busy time. During those early years the Correspondence Courses went out to many hundreds of people all over the country and the Bible Reading Notes as well. We are sure they helped a lot of people, as did the other literature, during the very troubled times through which the country passed at the time.
While it was sad leaving Dimbaza, we were sure it was better to move into King William’s Town when we did. So since we had a new base we needed a new name. Dumisani was opened, continuing the same work but also developing into what it has become today – a Theological College for which we give thanks to the Lord.
We feel a great sense of gratitude to God that we were in at the beginning of this work and we rejoice to see how it has developed. As we look back we thank God for all the good people who have helped Dimbaza/Dumisani through the years. We pray for God’s richest blessing to be upon those working in Dumisani now and for all they are doing to extend Christ’s Kingdom in South Africa.
With our love and best wishes,
Bill and Elizabeth Graham (Edinburgh, Scotland)
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