BONUS - RUSTENBURG - Mukhanyo Theological College is a multi-denominational Christian academic institution, with a vision to serve the church in southern Africa by providing accredited, in-depth Bible training to church leaders and Christians.
Over the last thirty years, the institution has expanded significantly, and now provides distance learning at more than 100 centres across southern Africa and contact learning at its campuses and centres in KwaMhlanga, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Rustenburg and Cape Town.
Students are equipped on a variety of levels to serve Christian churches, schools and local communities.
The Rustenburg Advanced Learning Centre offers three different types of qualifications, ranging from three unaccredited Focus certificates to two accredited Higher Certificate programmes (Bible Teaching and Church Ministry), as well as a Bachelor’s degree (BTh) in Theology.
At the Rustenburg Centre, student Pauline Morake, a resident of Geelhoutpark, says that she has gained tremendous Bible knowledge and that she has learnt skills such as financial prowess and leadership to better serve her church, where she works as treasurer and acts as a leadership figure amongst the women.
November Siluma, fellow student and resident of Meriting, echoes this sentiment: “I did not really understand the Word of God before I started learning here at Mukhanyo. I am changing and growing spiritually, as I learn to interpret the Bible correctly.” He also believes that he is now more confident in providing counsel to those in his church who need it. “I feel more fulfilled,” he concludes.
Eben le Roux, the manager of the local Rustenburg centre, indicated that they currently have twenty students enrolled, and that classes take place in the evenings between 17:00 and 19:00, in order to accommodate people who are working. Currently, the Rustenburg Centre is privileged to have eight lecturers, representing local church pastors and international volunteers.
In order to encourage not just academic, but also spiritual growth, the students and lecturers also engage in weekly devotional gatherings and discuss topics on various issues. One of the students, Morake, confirms that she has learnt “practical and spiritual tools” to use in her daily life and in her local congregation.
Le Roux furthermore indicated that this institution is a gift for the church, and it is their hope that more churches in the local community would approach Mukhanyo Theological College, to ensure that the church is better equipped to serve God and the people in our area.
For more information visit www.mtc.ac.za or phone 067 822 3442.
