Department of Christian Education
Victor B. Cole, Ph.D.
Head of Department of Christian Education and Professor of Education
victor.cole@negst.edu
Education
Ph.D. (Curriculum & Instruction), Michigan State University
Th.M. (Systematic Theology), Dallas Theological Seminary
B.Th., (Theology), Igbaja Theological Seminary
Philosophy of Teaching
Teaching-learning should stem from a Christian world and life view that permeates all areas of learning, resulting in education that is Christian. A sacred-secular dichotomy in the pursuit of knowledge is therefore spurious, because 'All Truth is God's Truth.' Rather, Teaching-learning is approached from an integration of a Christian worldview in all the domains of learning.
Research Interests
Innovations in theological education curricula; curriculum integration; integrated learning patterns
Publications
"The Message and Messenger of the Gospel," Evangelical Review of Theology, vol.29, no.2, 2005, pp.178-84.
Africa Bible Commentary, Nairobi, Kenya: Oasis Publishers, July 2006, s.v. "Blood," p. 129.
"The Gospel of Mark" in Africa Bible Commentary, Nairobi, Kenya: Oasis Publishers, July, 2006.
Selected Papers and Presentations
"Leadership- Managing Change in Africa," paper presented at a seminar co-hosted by Business Systems & Training and Africa Leadership & Management Academy at St. Lucia Park Training & Conference Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe, 3rd April, 2002,17pp.
"Designing Appropriate Programmes," Paper presented at the International Council for Higher Education Workshop on 'Mission and Education,' Calcutta/Serampore, February 23 - 26, 2004, 19pp.
"Landscape of Theological Education in Africa Part 1," Research paper presented at a Faculty Forum, Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, 16th Nov. 2005, 5pp.
"Landscape of Theological Education in Africa Part 2," Research paper presented at a Faculty Forum, Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, 15th Feb. 2006, 9pp.
"Theological Education and Spiritual Formation," Paper presented at a Workshop of the World Reformed Fellowship 2nd General Assembly, Johannesburg, South Africa, March 9, 2006, (37pp.).
"Theological Education and Spiritual Formation," Paper presented at the University of the North-West, Potchefstroom, South Africa, March 14, 2006, (18pp.).