INTRODUCTION
The follow are but a "sprinkle" of TEE/Distance Education programs on the internet.
Some are schools and some are programs. Some citations are about
resources. Some of the examples stretch our definition of TEE such
as Barnes and Noble University. Barnes and Noble, Inc. is one
of the largest book distributors in the world. They now have
their own university on the web with many of the courses taught by authors
of books for free. Your cost...buy the book. Most of the
courses are computer mediated instruction with a teacher, schedule, and
use of email and message boards for didsussion.
TEENET does NOT endorse any of these programs and no
endorsement should be implied by our inclusion of a program. We
apologize in advance if any "link" was dropped from our time of research
to the time of this publication.
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PACIFIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE EDUCATION BY EXTENSION is a growing
Community of Theological Students. The. Acting Director of PTCEE, is Rev'd
David M. Willsher. E-Mail:
ptcee@is.com.fj PTCEE serves the people of the Cook
Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji & Rotuma, Kiribati, Nauru,
New Caledonia, Niue, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, American
Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Website:
http://www.geocities.com/ptceehome/index.htm
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THE ASSOCIATION FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION BY EXTENSION, BANGALORE,
INDIA It ispart of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies International
Master's Programme Website:
http://www.wales.ac.uk/newpages/EXTERNAL/E7172.asp
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PTEE: THE PROGRAM FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION BY EXTENSION
This program provides high quality low cost theological training to
Arabic speaking churches... Website:
http://ptee.org/
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MENTORNET
This TEE program emphasizes mentoring and provides a number of helpful
resources.
http://www.homestead.com/mentorandmultiply/SpecialMessages.html
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FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN PASADENA E-COLLEGE
Fuller is one of the largest seminaries in the world and well known
for their School of World Missions. They have partnered with one of the
largest distance education development companies in the Unites States to
develop their materials. Website:
http://www.fuller.edu/
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OSCAR
This program was formerly the TEE Resource Centre at ANCC known as The
TEE (Theological Education by Extension) Resource Centre. Their website:
http://www.oscar.org.uk/service/training/onthefield/index.htm
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ENGLISH KOREAN SCHOOL OF FRONTIER MISSIONS
The Frontier Missions Centre of South Asia hosted its 2nd English
Korean School of Frontier Missions from January 6th _ March 29th, 2002.
This school gives you the skills and attitudes necessary to effectively
church plant among the 4,500 + unreached people groups of India and South
Asia. A two_year internship working among an unreached people group
follows the 12_week classroom phase. Email formore information about
future courses and to receive an application. Email: anjalis@gmx.net or
loveupgs@yahoo.com
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INSTITUT EVANGELIQUE DE MISSIOLOGIE, FRANCE
This centre near Strasbourg in France provides orientation training
courses for missionaries before, during and after their time overseas.
There are also a selection of other courses for those interested in
cross_cultural mission work. Website:
http://www.temanet.org/iem Email :
Delphine.berkovic@wanadoo.fr
Tel: ++33 (0)3 90 29 09 78 (FRANCE)
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INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PARTNERS
International Training Partners is a US based organisation which
provides practical, interactive, biblical training for missionaries and
Christians from other countries. They equip these people to relate
effectively with family, co_workers, other missionaries, and in
cross_cultural contexts. The main topic of these workshops is `Sharpening
Your Interpersonal Skills' (SYIS), but facilitator training workshops are
also offered. Workshops run all over the world. Website:
http://www.relationshipskills.com Email: ken@relationshipskills.com
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TIE ASIAN CONGRESS
This annual "TIE" congress is for practicing tentmakers and
concentrates on Asian operations and includes training workshops. In 2001
it took place in Manila from March 18 to 22 at the Caliraya Re_Creation
Center south of the city. For 2002 the congress was held at Cheju Island,
South Korea, and had the theme of "A New Workforce for Mission". A
programme of active tentmakers covered the following subjects: Christian
Witness without Confrontation, Tentmaking Among Muslims, Tentmaking Among
the Chinese, Tentmaking Among Hindus, Tentmaking Through Relief and
Development, and The Future of Tentmaking. Next conference: 27_29 Mar 2003
in the Philippines. Email: tie@gati.wa.com or pma_md@pacific.net.ph
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CALM online
CALMonline is a free online database of adult Christian courses, sources
and resources in England and Wales. It is aimed at learners, providers and
those with responsibility for adult Christian learning, and for anyone
else who wishes to use it. The database contains details of more than 2000
courses, sources and resources relating to Christian adult learning in
England and Wales. Website:
http://www.calmonline.org.uk
Email: info@calmonline.org.uk
Tel: 020 7898 1510
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DIRECTORY OF MISSION TRAINING PROGRAMMES (FORMERLY TEE RESOURCE
CENTRE AT ANCC)
The TEE (Theological Education by Extension) Resource Centre was set
up jointly by the Evangelical Literature Trust (a branch of the John Stott
ministries) and All Nations Christian College. Their main aim was to
collect and maintain a database of information about TEE providers and TEE
courses worldwide. Since the TEE Resource Centre has closed, this database
has now passed to the World Evangelical Alliance and can be accessed
through their Website.:
http://globalmission.org
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ASIAN INTERNET BIBLE INSTITUTE
The Asian Internet Bible Institute is an interdenominational
(evangelical/charismatic) ministry based in Manila, Philippines that seeks
to provide high quality training material in English and a variety of
Asian languages to pastors, missionaries, Asians working as overseas
foreign workers, and those in positions of business, politics and cultural
life. They have various Bible and ministry training courses online for
free.Website:
http://www.eomtc.com/aibi
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EVANGELICAL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF WALES (ETCW)
ETCW is an International Reformed college offering practical training from
staff with hands on experience. Full_time courses offered by distance
learning include a 3 year BA (Hons), 2 year diploma and 1 year
certificate. Part_time study can be spread over a maximum of 9 years. A
`Missions route' is available. Website:
http://www.etcw.ac.uk Email:
secretary@etcw.ac.uk
Tel: 01656 645411
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DCI INTERNET
They have bible courses (in several languages) available free to
download from their web page and use. Website:
http://www.dci.org.uk Email:
lesnorman@dci.org.uk
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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (ICC)
ICC offer distance learning courses in various Christian subjects that can
be undertaken whilst overseas. Website:
http://www.icc.clara.co.uk Email: college@icc.clara. co uk
Tel: 0141 552 4040
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LONDON BIBLE COLLEGE/OAK HILL COLLEGE
This partnership offers a variety of Christian themed distance
learning courses of which missions is an important part. Website:
http://www.londonbiblecollege.ac.uk/us/open_learning.html Email:
distancelearning@londonbiblecollege.ac.uk
Tel: 01923 456000
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THE INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE FINDER
This is the world's largest one_stop and truly independent distance
education directory online, with information on over 50,000 distance
learning courses offered by universities, colleges and companies from 65
countries. Website: http://www.dlcoursefinder.com
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THE MISSIONARY TRAINING SERVICE
Provides training courses and materials for preparing missionaries and
tentmakers in church planting, pastoring house churches, training new
pastors, unreached people group research and advocacy, missionary team
work, cross_cultural evangelism, learning another language, developing an
effective sending church, developing a tentmaking strategy. Website:
http://www.missionarytraining.org Email:
coord@missionarytraining.org
Tel: 020 7932 0728
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OPEN UNIVERSITY
An originator of "open education in the United Kingdom", the OU runs
correspondence courses, some of which can be undertaken whilst abroad.
Website:
http://www.open.ac.uk Email:
R09@open.ac.uk
Tel: 01908 27406
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ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, NOTTINGHAM
St. John's offer some distance learning courses through their
extension studies programme. Website:
http://www.stjohns_nottm.ac.uk Email:
college@stjohns_nottm.ac.uk Tel: 0115 925 1114
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WORLD WIDE LEARN
At this site you'll find hundreds of online courses and learning
resources in over 40 subject areas offered by educational institutions,
companies and individuals from all over the world. Website:
http://www.worldwidelearn.com
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BAKER'S GUIDE TO CHRISTIAN DISTANCE EDUCATION
This US based site is a free online guide to Christian distance
learning opportunities. It's purpose is to: Educate consumers about
accredited Christian distance learning programs, Assist prospective
students to find an appropriate Christian distance education program,
Examine pedagogical, philosophical, theological, and other issues related
to distance education, Serve as a central repository for information
related to Christian distance education Website:
http://www.gospelcom.net/bakersguide
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SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
An Evangelical Biblical Teaching resource offers a free CD containing
145 documents to missionaries and third world pastors who cannot use the
Internet. There are also documents online for biblical studies, theology,
Church history and many other related themes. Website:
http://www.schoolofministry.org.uk E_Mail: Richard@schoolofministry.org.uk
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THE EUROPEAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION (TEMA)
The TEMA website includes a global calendar of mission events. There
is also a mission organisations directory and a searchable database of
both long and short term opportunities overseas. Website:
http://www.mission.org Email: tema_mission@csi.com
Tel: ++31 342 462425 (NETHERLANDS)
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PARLO
This is an online foreign language school where you can learn a
language using their multimedia setup and even converse and correspond
with other folk in that language.Website: http://www.parlo.com
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SENIOR VOLUNTEER NETWORK
SVN links retired (or otherwise available) Christian teachers with
agencies across the world that need their skill and experience. A
selection of vacancies are now listed on their website. Website:
http://www.svnet.org Email: calebsnet@aol.com
Tel: 01623 793863
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TEE BIBLIOGRAPHY WITH LINKS
http://libnt2.lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/theo_distance_bib.htm
Theological Education and Distance Learning: A Working Bibliography
Compiled by Charles Bellinger
c.bellinger@tcu.edu Theological Librarian, Brite Divinity School
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ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS, NORTH AMERICA
This is the North American accrediting agency for seminaries and provides
a variety of help resources many of which are useful in TEE. Website:
http://www.ats.edu/odds/sitetoc.htm
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