SATS/UNIZUL

My first cut involves the theological vs cultural causes of separation between fundamentalist churches in northern Alabama and plans for reconciliation. Or I may include only traditionally white and African-American baptist churches.

To be brutally honest about my motivation, I don't believe that God can fully use my church until African-Americans and hispanics are welcome.

Why SATS/UNIZUL? Flexibility, responsiveness, exchange rate, no residency, cool place to take my family for graduation (not really, but an added benefit), etc.

 

Congratulations, North,

I hope you enjoy the cross-cultural challenges to be met. I'm glad to see you didn't have to "go" as far as Timbuktu to find a suitable program.

I take it you'll never visit Zululand but couldn't find a suitable 100% non-resident American-based program without selling the farm thanks to the shambolic US accreditation and recognition situation.

Bon chance ...

Cheers,

Neil

 

They are very responsive. As for the KwaNatal country side, judging by pictures I saw, it is beautiful. Rolling green hills and valleys, etc. I would not mind visiting.

North

 

Hey, everybody! I would appreciate it if you would check out my comments about the University of Zululand and Potchefstroom in Michael's discussion strand entitled "Accepted for Admission, Invited to Enroll!", and provide me some feedback and interaction.

I would love to hear from you.

 

Sounds fantastic. I certainly wish you well in your research. Your topic is of great significance! Racial reconciliation within the church (the "eschatological" community that is supposed to be a foretaste of things to come--"every tribe, tongue, and nation") is a topic of great concern to me. I would love to be kept informed of how your progress is going. I trust that you will be able to make a meaningful contribution to this important issue.

 

And I hope that, as a result, your church will be able to serve as a model for others to follow!

 

Neil, I think it's important to remember two things:

1. In dealing with South African universities, the cultural differences are negligible. It's the bureaucratic differences that'll get you.

2. The University of Zululand actually has a significant history as something other than a nontraditional school, something that no U.S.-based school offering nonresidential doctorates in religion or theology can really boast.


Peace,

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Tom Head
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