Welcome to the web site of Dumisani Theological Institute!
We hope that the information you find here will be helpful to you and that you will visit regularly. Please feel free to browse and please contact us if we can help you further. We value your interest in Dumisani Theological Institute.
Dumisani Theological Institute exists to provide theological education and training for the church in South Africa, with a particular focus on the isiXhosa-speaking churches of the Eastern Cape.Dumisani operates under the direction of a Board of Governors, representing the interests of the following churches: the Free Church in Southern Africa, the Free Church of Scotland, the Gereformeerde Kerk Oos Londen, and The Gereformeerde Kerk iMonti. The doctrinal position of Dumisani Theological Institute and Bible School 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 Institute began in 1979 as the Dimbaza Reformed Bible School. The main emphasis then was lay training and the provision of basic 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. In 2006, there were more than 60 students studying on campus and more than 100 studying by correspondence.
How you can Help
There are a number of ways in which you can join with us in our task of providing theological training for Christians in South Africa:
Pray
1. Please ask the Lord to empower all we do.
2. Please ask the Lord to send us students who he has called to serve him.
3. Please pray that the Lord will provide for all our needs.
4. Please request the Dumisani News newsletters and use them to pray for individuals and issues relating to our ministry.
Give
1. If you, as an individual or as a congregation, can make a donation to our expenses, we would be very grateful. To make an electronic bank transfer, please email us for our bank details.
2. If you would be interested in sponsoring tuition fees for one or more of Dumisani's students, please contact us.
3. If you are interested in providing funds for a specific project we would be very glad to discuss possibilities with you further. We currently have, among others, the following needs:
Larger, more appropriate and more secure buildings, including more effective telephone and internet connections.
Improved computer facilities for students and staff.
Improved staff study/office facilities for academics and administrative staff.
Improved Library facilities including increased book stock, further Bible and theological software, more appropriate study areas, and greater storage space.
4. Please consider donating theological books (either new or used) to Dumisani's Library. Please contact us if you would find it useful to have suggestions of appropriate books or possible methods of donation.
In Philippians 1:6, Paul gives thanks to God for the "partnership" (Greek: koinonia ) of the Philippians. Dumisani Theological Institute needs, and is grateful for, your partnership in carrying out its purpose of providing quality theological education for the church in South Africa.
We hope that the information you find here will be helpful to you and that you will visit regularly. Please feel free to browse and please contact us if we can help you further. We value your interest in Dumisani Theological Institute.