Theological education by extension across the Arab worldpteemail@ptee.org

Integrated formation in knowledge, character and service

Educational philosophy

The four educational outcomes and six extension-learning principles described in the supplied academic manual.

A PTEE training group
Forming leaders who serve locally
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Four educational outcomes

  • Become a man or woman of God through spiritual growth and personal development
  • Interpret the word of truth accurately through a deep relationship with and understanding of Scripture
  • Gain the competencies and practical skills needed for ministry
  • Become a socially aware citizen with a balanced understanding of one's role in society
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Six principles

  • Educate leaders where they live, work and serve
  • Develop curriculum responsive to local churches, leaders and communities
  • Provide high-quality interactive self-study materials
  • Meet weekly as a learning group throughout the course
  • Facilitators guide learning rather than deliver conventional lectures
  • Supervised practical ministry connects knowledge and action
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One integrated system

Together, the six principles create student-centred theological education that joins learning with servant-character formation. The manual presents the model as locally appropriate and strategically important for the future of the church in the Arab world and diaspora.