The Theological College of Africa (TCA) stands as a beacon of contextual theological education, empowering missional leaders to engage faithfully with the vibrant realities of the African continent from an unwavering evangelical perspective. Rooted in the conviction that Christian theology must resonate with local cultures while remaining anchored in biblical authority, TCA equips students to navigate the intersection of faith, mission, and society. As a vital branch of the School of Theological Studies within Missional University, TCA fosters innovative scholarship and practical ministry, preparing leaders who embody the transformative power of the Gospel in diverse African contexts—all courses are deliberately framed within an evangelical commitment to Scripture as the inspired, inerrant Word of God.
Central to TCA's curriculum is the recognition that all Christian theological reflection emerges from sociocultural contexts. In Africa, this means missional leaders must deeply understand and articulate theological perspectives within Christian African Theology, interpreted through an evangelical lens. This approach honors the continent's rich heritage of indigenous worldviews, oral traditions, and communal values, while upholding the supremacy of Scripture over cultural constructs. Students explore how evangelical African theologians—such as John Mbiti, Kwame Bediako, and Mercy Oduyoye—have reinterpreted doctrines like creation, salvation, and ecclesiology through lenses of ubuntu, ancestral reverence, and liberation from colonial legacies, always submitting these insights to biblical scrutiny. By immersing in these perspectives, learners develop culturally resonant theologies that address pressing issues like poverty, ethnic conflicts, and environmental stewardship, without compromising the evangelical distinctives of personal conversion, the atonement’s penal substitution, and the urgency of global evangelism. TCA's programs emphasize fieldwork, community immersion, and dialogue with local evangelical churches, ensuring graduates can lead congregations and missions that affirm African identity under the lordship of Christ.
Equally foundational is the interplay between Christian theology and the missio Dei—the mission of God—viewed through an evangelical missional hermeneutic. TCA insists that all theology is inherently missional and must be interpreted with Scripture as the final authority. This framework reads the Bible not as static doctrine but as God’s unfolding narrative of redemption, centered on Christ’s exclusive role in salvation and the church’s mandate to proclaim the Gospel to all nations. Courses train students to apply biblical themes—such as kingdom inauguration, reconciliation, and eschatological hope—from a missional vantage, addressing Africa’s challenges like urbanization, HIV/AIDS pandemics, and interfaith dynamics with evangelistic urgency. Drawing on evangelical missiologists like David Bosch and Lesslie Newbigin, the curriculum integrates exegesis, ethics, and praxis, fostering leaders who propel the church outward in holistic mission while prioritizing soul-winning and disciple-making.
As a branch of the School of Theological Studies at Missional University, TCA benefits from a broader ecosystem dedicated to global missional education—all grounded in evangelical conviction. This affiliation provides access to interdisciplinary resources, international evangelical faculty, and collaborative networks, enhancing TCA's focus on Africa-specific training. Programs include bachelor's, master's, and doctoral pathways in missional theology, African Christian studies, and leadership, delivered through hybrid formats blending online accessibility with on-site intensives in key African hubs.
In essence, the Theological College of Africa cultivates missional leaders who are biblically rooted, culturally attuned, and evangelistically driven. By grounding every course in evangelical perspectives on African theology and the missio Dei, TCA equips the next generation to advance God’s kingdom amid Africa’s diverse landscapes, fostering churches that are authentically African, unapologetically evangelical, and globally engaged.
