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Messiah Theological Institute (MTI)

History and Course Information

Programs Currently Offered

We are currently offering basic-certificate courses and advanced-certificate courses at Messiah Theological Institute (MTI). At this time, we are working through the extension program of Nairobi Great Commission School (NGCS) in Nairobi, Kenya, but we have begun the process of registering with the Ministry of Education in Uganda.

History

	We began teaching basic-certificate courses in 1995 in the Mbale, Uganda area.
	We began incorporating students from western Kenya in 2000 (stutents from Nairobi Great Commision School extension work begun in Kitale, Kenya in 1992).
	We began offering advanced-certificate courses in 2002.
	We began counting courses towards an attendance certificate for non-credit students in 2003.
	From 1992 to present we have worked with around 1000 students. Active students (those who have taken one or more courses in the past three years) number just over 400. The average attendance at basic-certificate courses is about 90 students per course.
	In November 2001 ten students graduated with a basic certificate (seven Kenyans and three Ugandans).
	In November 2002, ten students graduated with a basic certificate (two Kenyans and eight Ugandans).
	In November 2003, eighteen students graduated with a basic certificate (ten Ugandans and eight Kenyans).

	2 basic-level courses were taught in 1992
	4 basic-level courses were taught in 1993
	4 basic-level courses were taught in 1994
	3 basic-level courses were taught in 1995
	9 basic-level courses were taught in 1996
	7 basic-level courses were taught in 1997
	8 basic-level courses were taught in 1998
	4 basic-level courses were taught in 1999
	7 basic-level courses were taught in 2000
	14 basic-level courses were taught in 2001
	13 basic-level courses and 3 advanced-level courses were taught in 2002
	16 basic-level courses and 3 advanced-level courses were taught in 2003

Each basic-level course involves 15 hours of teaching, a project, and a final exam. Eligability to graduate with a basic-level cerificate involves completing 20 courses with grades of 60% or higher. 20 completed courses must include New Testament Survey, Old Testament Survey, Life of Christ, How to Study the Bible, and Preaching to be eligible for graduation with a Basic Level Certificate.

Each advanced-level course involves 30 hours of teaching, a project, a mid-term exam, and a final exam. Eligability to graduate involved completing 30 courses with grades of 60% or higher.

Student Records Database

Academic records for all MTI students are maintained in the TROUSERS database program, which was written specifically for Bible schools in developing countries (website: www.trousers.org).

How can you be a student at MTI?

If you live near or can travel to Mbale, Uganda, you are welcome to attend any of the basic-level courses simply by showing up by 12:00 Noon on the day a course begins. Registration is 3,000/=Ush (approximately $1.50) per course.

Attendance for advanced-level courses is limited to those who have graduated with a basic-level certificate from MTI, or those with similar previous education who have made prior arrangements with the MTI director.

Contact information:

Messiah Theological Institute

Physical address: Plot 74, Kumi Road, Mbale, Uganda

Postal address: P.O. Box 1790, Mbale, Uganda, East Africa

Telephone: 256 (0) 772450484 / 256 (0) 772441504 / 256 (0) 782392070

Director: Ian Shelburne

E-mail: ishelburne@bigfoot.com

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