Kgolagano College of Theological Education

About the Kgolagano College of Theological Education

Kgolagano College is the only ecumenical learning institution in Botswana. Established in 1975 to provide theological education and training for its member churches, it serves a diverse group of stakeholders which include mainline churches, a number of African Independent Churches, and Christian organizations. It has a broad curriculum that addresses contemporary challenges in society such as HIV/AIDS, children’s ministry and preschool education, and pastoral counseling.

No other theological institution or public institution, for that matter, in Botswana offers similar programs and to such a wide range of stakeholders.

Building Needs

The overall objective of the future plan for Kgolagano College is to transform it from an extension college to a modern and expanded college. The timeframe for this transformation is projected for a period of four to five years beginning in 2008. In the process the College will be set on a very firm sustainability path and should become a University College with the authority to grant its own degrees.

The proposed transformation is to be achieved through the following:

Provision of new building infrastructure with state-of-the-art equipment for the delivery of a new curriculum and to accommodate expanded enrollment.
Development of a relevant and expanded curricula in Pre-School Education, and other selected fields, including Theology, in order to provide diploma and degree programs in these fields that meet the demands of access to higher education and the needs of the churches for higher qualifications in Theological Studies, Preschool Education, and these other selected fields.
Development of a new library with the state-of-the-art technology and based on the principles of a learning resource center to support both the residential and distance programs of the College.
Development of policies and regulations, including a quality assurance framework, to ensure that the qualifications of the College are of high quality and enjoy national and international recognition.
Development of new governance and management structures suited for a modern institution.
New staff development policy and staff conditions that guarantee a reliable supply of administrative, academic, and support staff and their retention.

Courses Offered by the Kgolagano College of Theological Education

Kgolagano College offers certificate and diploma programs in Theology by distance and a number of short, residential courses for lay leaders.

Its graduates serve member churches as priests, deacons, lay priests, Sunday School teachers, and church leaders. The majority of the students who enroll in these programs are supported by member churches.

Scholarship Offers by the Kgolagano College of Theological Education

Support this Ministry

Below is a list of special ways in which your gifts can help support Kgolagano College:

$50 can cover the cost of tuition for a single class
$75 can help purchase a computer station for the library
$100 can help supply the kitchen with cooking equipment
$200 can help buy dormitory furniture for the proposed new 20 shared bedrooms
$250 can provide a scholarship for a full semester of classes
$500 can help purchase seating for the proposed 100 seat lecture/theater/chapel

To make a gift for this ministry online or by check use the online donation page.

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Contact the Kgolagano College of Theological Education

Joani Adorno Diaz
Administrative Assistant, Resource Development Office
jadorno-diaz@dom.disciples.org
317-713-2555
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

India Bobadilla
Executive, Resource Development Office
indiab@dom.disciples.org
(317) 713-2558
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Marco Cable
Co-Executive, Global Ministries
President, Division of Overseas Ministries
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317-713-2551
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Kelsey Cameron Rose
Program Associate, Resource Development Office
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317-713-2571
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Kahala Cannon
Acting Executive, Africa Office
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PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 26206

Rebekah Choate
Associate, Global Advocacy and Education
choater@ucc.org
216-736-3208
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Donna Cummings
Administrative Assistant, Mission Personnel
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317-713-2567
PO Box 1986
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Monica Dawkins-Smith
Executive Associate
Office of the Associate General Minister
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216-736-3232
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Derek Duncan
Executive, East Asia and the Pacific Office
duncand@ucc.org
216-736-3226
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Trudy Ellis
Accounts Payable, Division of Overseas Ministries
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317-713-2564
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Julia Flores Ferrer
Administrative Assistant, Latin America and the Caribbean Office
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317-713-2561
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Yashira Flores
Administrative Assistant, Missionary Relationships Office
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317-713-2570
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Marcy Gansler
Executive, Mission Engagement Office
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216-736-3209
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Beth Guy
Director of Communications, Mission Engagement Office
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317-713-2574
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Lorna Hernandez
Director, People-to-People Pilgrimages
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317-713-2565
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Krista Johnson Weicksel
Associate, Global Advocacy and Education
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317-713-2554
PO Box 1986
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Darlene McKinney
mckinneyd@ucc.org
Executive Assistant, Office of the Associate General Minister
216-736-3202
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Karen Koza
Program Assistant, Southern Asia Office
kozak@ucc.org
216-736-3221
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Peter Makari
Executive, Middle East and Europe Office
makarip@ucc.org
216-736-3227
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Deenabandhu Manchala
Executive, Southern Asia Office
manchalad@ucc.org
216-736-3205
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Brande Midgett-Crosby
Communications Associate, Mission Engagement Office
midgett-crosbyb@ucc.org
216-736-3212
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

Tammy Ooley
Associate for Finance, Division of Overseas Ministries
tooley@dom.disciples.org
317-713-2556
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Lonna Owens
Treasurer, Division of Overseas Ministries of the Christian Church (DOC), Inc
lowens@dhm.disciples.org
317-713-2682
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Special Projects
Resource Development Office
gifts@dom.disciples.org
317-713-2555
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Phyllis Richards
Program Manager, Child and Elder Sponsorship Program
ChildSponsorship@ucc.org
216-736-3215
700 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115

Angel Luis Rivera-Agosto
Executive, Latin America and the Caribbean Office
arivera@dom.disciples.org
317-713-2563
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Jasmine Sanchez
Acting Administrative Assistant, Africa Office
AfricaOffice@dom.disciples.org
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206

Maria Smith Warren
Administrative Assistant, East Asia and the Pacific Office
warrenm@ucc.org
216-736-3229
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
Co-Executive, Global Ministries
Associate General Minister, Wider Church Ministries and Operations
thompsonk@ucc.org
216-736-3201
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Viktoria (Vik) Varnado-Wooten
Executive Assistant to the President of the Division of Overseas Ministries
VVarnado-Wooten@dom.disciples.org
317-713-2576
P.O. Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206