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A BRIEF
HISTORY
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Before setting up a provincial TEE Programme,
TEE Programmes existed in some dioceses like Nakuru, Mt
Kenya , Nairobi and Machakos. In February 1993 and July
1994, the diocesan TEE directors met to discuss the future
of Theological Education by Extension in the Anglican Church
of Kenya. Among the recommendations they brought to the
Provincial Board of Theological Education were:
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Make Trinity College the
Provincial headquarters for co -ordinating TEE. |
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Establishment of a
Provincial Certificate in Christian and Religious
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Authorize a body to
examine for the certificate. |
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Discuss the strengthening
of training in the Bible Colleges to include TEE
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Encourage bishops to
appoint competent people as TEE directors. |
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Encourage bishops to put
more TEE into their diocesan budgets |
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In July 1995, a TEE Director’s workshop
recommended:-
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The appointment of a
Provincial TEE coordinator. |
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The setting up of a
Provincial TEE office. |
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The training of TEE
directors and facilitators. |
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The development of
suitable TEE courses. |
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All this was made possible by the support
of Trinity Church New York, so a Provincial Coordinator
was appointed in October 1996. |
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In March 1997, the Provincial Synod resolved
that Trinity College should become the headquarters for TEE
in the Province.
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During a top level conference on
Theological Education in the Anglican Church of Kenya
towards the 21st Century held at Kabare in September 1997, the
Provincial Board of Theological Education re-affirmed its
decision that Trinity College should work in cooperation
with Carlile College to develop higher level courses. This
was followed by a memorandum of understanding being signed
between Trinity College and Carlile College in July 1999 |
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Vision and Mission Statement
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Vision
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Trinity College will be an Anglican Church of Kenya
resource center for continuing education in theology that
will seek to enable a vibrant, integrated programme of Theological
Education by Extension (TEE)to operate at every academic
level throughout the country and equip God’s people for
service witness.
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Mission
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To bring about transformation in the society
by enabling learning of the Word of God through
self-instructional courses at all levels using the extension
and distance methods of education; to train tutors/enablers
and TEE directors; to run short courses and conferences as
may be needed and to cooperate in ecumenical TEE endeavours.
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Courses offered
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Parish based Basic Level TEE Programmes are
run by dioceses. Diocesan TEE directors, who are trained
by the Provincial TEE staff, are responsible for administering the basic Programmes in accordance with
accepted standardized practice as by the ACK Provincial
TEE Council. The Provincial TEE Programme –Trinity
College offers a certificate in Christian and Religious
Study by distance learning.
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Student intake Capacity –
Certificate Course
Only
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The capacity of student intake is unlimited.
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No. of Students
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The number of students who are currently
taking the Certificate in Christian and Religious Studies
course (CCRS) is 305.
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Number of Tutors
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The institution has trained 49
tutors/facilitators to facilitate group learning in various
dioceses. Currently, there are 21 learning groups in
progress.
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Registration
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Students can register in two ways.
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Group Registration
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Students are normally registered as a group,
provided they have an approved TEE group facilitator who is
registered with Trinity College. This means:
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Students are advised to inquire at their
diocesan office for information about TEE groups and to join
the group that is most conveniently located.
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Any group of ten students may be
registered as a TEE group.
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Students normally register through
a TEE group facilitator in the diocese where they live. They
do this by completing the official registration form issued
by Trinity College and paying the required course
registration form.
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The TEE
group facilitator is responsible for collecting money
from students for fees and books and paying course
fees in full to complete registration. Group fees may
be paid to Trinity College through the diocesan
accountant or TEE Director. Normally, no individual
payments will be accepted from students who are
members of TEE groups because Trinity College deals
directly with TEE Directors and group facilitators,
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When Group Registration Forms and course fees
are received by Trinity College (plus the cost of any course
books ordered), students will be registered and given a
Student number. Course books (if paid for) will be
dispatched immediately to the TEE Director or group
facilitator as requested.
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a) Method of payment for group registration
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The TEE Director or group facilitator may
pay cash in person with completed registration form (one per
student) and full registration fees, together with money for
books ordered from Trinity College.
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The appropriate forms may be sent by post together with
a crossed cheque from the diocesan office, or a money order
payable to ACK Provincial TEE Programme, Trinity College.
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b) Group code
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Each TEE group will be given a code number.
This forms part of the student registration number. Student
numbers should always be quoted in forms, phone calls or
correspondence. This will speed up identification of
students and reference to student records.
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c) Group Tutorials and Course Work Reports
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Regular group tutorials are organized by the
TEE group facilitator who will report on students’ course
work to Trinity College. Proof of students’ course work
and tutorial hours is one of the requirements for
satisfactory completion of each course.
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d) Change of Group Meeting Location
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It is the responsibility of the group
facilitator to inform Trinity College of any change of
address and/or location of the TEE group meeting.
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Isolated Student Registration
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Those who
live in remote areas, where it is not possible to find
enough students to enroll and form a tutorial group, may
apply for registration as isolated students. Isolated
students will be registered individually. They will be
required to complete a student registration form and pay the
normal registration fees. Each will also receive a student
number. Students will be responsible for the
cost of their text books that can be purchased from
Trinity College
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a) Method of Payment for Isolated Students.
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By postal Money order. No other mode of payment will be
accepted. A course registration form must be received
together with the full amount for course fees and textbook.
Trinity College will then register the student and dispatch
the textbook to the student.
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b) Assignments
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Isolated students will send their written assignments to
a course tutor appointed by Trinity College. The tutor will
mark the assignment and return them to the student.
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c) Short Residential Study Conference
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During each course of study, isolated students will be
expected to attend a short residential study conference at
their own expense. Study conferences will be arranged by the
Trinity College and will be held either at Trinity College
or at another TEE Center that may be more convenient for the
students.
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d) Communication with Tutors
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Isolated students are encouraged to make personal contact
with their tutors.
In addition to sending written assignments, students may
wish to contact tutors by telephone or e-mail if they have these facilities.
Isolated students who have access to cassette tape recorders may be able to ask the
tutor questions on tape and get a response from the tutor who may record spoken
answers and send the tape back to the student.
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Address
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Provincial TEE Programme
(Trinity College)
PO Box 72430
Nairobi.
Tel. 558655/ 542607
E-mail: acktrinitycollege@swiftkenya.com
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