International scholarly collaboration is essential for an institution which throughout its entire history has focused on global ministry. MHS – School of Mission and Theology received its first South African students already in the 1860s, and graduates from Stavanger established a theological seminary in Madagascar as early as in the 1870s.

MHS’ contemporary profile as far as international networks are concerned, is characterized by both multilateral networks and bilateral agreements, and our collaboration with universities and university colleges in Africa, Asia, Europe and America seeks to:

• promote exchange of students and academic staff
• promote research collaborationd
• promote collaboration of institutional development