African Students in Theological Doctoral Programs in Christian Institutions of Higher Learning

Over the years, thousands of students have left Africa to pursue theological doctorates in Christian institutions of higher learning around the world. The study reported in this paper endeavored to understand their experiences and articulate their needs and aspirations. Data were collected through s...

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Main Author: Starcher, Richard L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2004
In: Christian higher education
Year: 2004, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 207-222
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