Abstract:
Since 1994 and the coming of democracy to South Africa there has been a concerted attempt to
develop a coherent, unified educational system that will redress the inequities of the apartheid
systems. Significant to this ongoing process is the field of higher education, where relevant
legislation has been enacted in order to bring coherence and consistency to the education
system in the public and private sectors. Significant issues have arisen with regard to the
provision made by private religious educational institutions, especially those who have
experienced difficulties in being accredited by statutory bodies. This paper seeks to explore
these issues and suggest ways forward that are appropriate within an emerging unitary system
of education that is fit for purpose in Africa and particularly South Africa, taking as a case
study the formation of the Association of Christian Religious Practitioners.
Description:
This research is part of the
research project, ‘History of
Theological Education in
Africa’ directed by Prof. Dr
Graham Duncan of the
Department of Church
History and Church Polity at
the Faculty of Theology,
University of Pretoria.
