Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary (NETS): Difference between revisions

Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary (NETS) is a bible college in Windhoek, Namibia. NETS offer ministry and theological training on Certificate, Diploma and Degree levels. ^[1]

It was established in 1991, shortly after independence by a merger of two theological institutions – Windhoek Theological Seminary (WTS) and Windhoek Evangelical Bible College (WEBCol).^[2]

NETS has trained students from Angola, Australia, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Lesotho, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The seminary currently offers a suite of certificates, diplomas and degrees such as ;

• Certificate in Theology – The Certificate in Theology aims to equip people at a basic level for ministry in churches and communities ^[3]
• Diploma in Ministry – (NQF Level 5) is for those who wish to be thoroughly equipped for ministry and leadership within churches, but who do not intend to continue on with further academic study after graduation.^[4]
• Bachelor of Theology – (NQF Level 7) is designed to equip students for a lifetime of Christian ministry, church leadership and further scholarship. ^[5]
• Bachelor Honours – (NQF Level 8) is designed to prepare theology graduates for post-graduate studies in theology at Masters and Doctoral level. ^[6]

• Principal- Academic Dean & Lecturer – Rev. Misseline Gordon (Since January 2025)
• Leadership (Student Dean) & Lecturer – Mr. Paul Gunning
• Acting Distance Coordinator & Lecturer – Rev Joram Oudshoorn
• Lecturer (part time) – Rev Michael Knight
• Lecturer – Rev Daniel Webster
• Lecturer – Mr Eric Wildgen
• Lecturer – Ps. Pete Leininger
• Senior Faculty in Training – Pastor Romeo Tafadzwa Makwinye
• Adjunct Faculty – Right Rev Lukas Katenda
• Rev. Dr. Wynand Fourie
• Mr. Thomas Endjala
• Director of NETS Board & Lecturer (Part Time) – Rev. Dr. De Wet Stauss ^[7]