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Master of global studies Master of Theology PhD program

Network of Theology and Religious Studies

Network of Theology and religious Studies was established in 2000 by MHS – School of Mission and Theology together with six universities and university colleges in Africa. The participating institutions are:

Cameroon: Institut Luthérien de Théologie, Meiganga
Ethiopia: Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary, Addis Ababa
Madagascar: Lutheran Graduate School of Theology, Fianarantsoa
Norway: MHS – School of Mission and Theology, Stavanger
South Africa: Lutheran Theological Institute / University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
Tanzania: Makumira University College of Tumaini University, Usa River
Uganda: Department of Religious Studies, Makerere University, Kampala

Three key areas of collaboration are identified as crucial:

exchange of students and academic staff
research collaboration
collaboration of institutional development

For examples of academic interaction and collaboration, cf. the Network Newsletter:

MGS gave me new and more perspectives on what I have expirienced and learnt in my job. After several years of jobs with child welfare, asylum seekers and prevention of prostitution and human trafficking, it was like an oasis to come to MHS and study.

Helge Årsvoll