Core Values Because of God's love for us, and our passion to glorify Him, the trustees, faculty and staff of the Theological College of Zimbabwe are committed to the following core values: Godliness Servant leadership Academic excellence Evangelical Promoting diversity African and global relevance Excellence in ministry in both Church and society

 

Statement of Purpose

The Theological College of Zimbabwe exists to develop Christian leaders committed to effective leadership and ministry in both the church and society.  To this end:

• We strive to be an evangelical institution of quality and excellence
• We aim to develop graduates who are able to live out a relevant faith and who are committed to the growth of the Kingdom in both church and society
• We purpose to develop academic excellence, spiritual maturity, and vocational effectiveness in our students

Academic Goals

• To firmly ground students in the Biblical, doctrinal and hisitorical content of the Christian faith
• To promote scholarship and to develop critical discernment
• To encourage the pursuit of academic excellence in both faculty and students, in the teaching and learning processes
• To develop skills necessary to implement the above

Spiritual Goals

• To develop within students an appreciation of their spiritual gifts
• To develop within students a balance between the internal and external dimensions of their faith
• To encourage the spiritual and devotional life of students for the pupose of developing a spirit of godliness, and a deeper commitment to fellow Christians and to service for the church.

Vocational Goals

• To create within students an understanding of the economic, political, social and religious trends in Zimbabwe and the need to relate their Christian faith to this environment
• To encourage students to recognise their prophetic role in society as they seek to make an impact, by expressing and living out their faith wherever they are
• To provide adequate training for those concerned with being relevant and effective witnesses, either in the church or the workplace
• To develop men and women capable of contextually effective leadership in the church