Tinaani Nyabereka
GWERU – At least 41 people graduated from The Carmel Bible Theological Institute at a colorful graduation ceremony which saw graduands shining in various courses with degrees and master’s degrees.
Of the 41, 13 were capped with doctorate degrees while 4 graduated with professorship at a historical ceremony held in Gweru.
Solomon Chimange who is the Director of Carmel Bible Institue Southern Africa (CBISA) who also graduated with distinguished Professorship in Practical Theology called for young people who graduated to look forward building their nation through research and practical implementation of the knowledge they acquire at school.
“Education remains a key priority to this nation, as a recent graduate I want to urge young people not to drift away from the educational pathways because an empowered young man is a wise youth.
“I feel very proud of the achievement, I feel great because I worked hard for this, and it’s not easy to be awarded a Professorship in Theology. So going forward it’s all about providing knowledge which capacitate other learners on theology and bible studies as I strive to groom a moral upright society.” he said.
“If you can’t go wrong, know that you can purse your dream. The world is fast changing and it’s on by the book that people are adopting to the newly advancing technological systems. So my opinion is that, education remains an imperative element as it helps the society to shun illicit ways of life,”
“Drugs have killed our tomorrow’s leaders. Its good that we instill the culture of morality and uprightness in the young people by teaching and capacitating them on dangers of taking drugs.” he said.
On programs offered at Carmel, Chimange however said, the institution was bridging the gaps in pastoral work.
“I can safely say more than 70% of the pastors are not that much learned for the Ministry, most have trained in diplomas and some were affiliated to institutions which were not accredited,”
“This is where Carmel is coming in, our courses are currently being offered for free, what is only required is a small admission fee. Then once one is admitted he or she can start her courses.
“So our courses are offered both on distance learning and on campus, we say pastors must be equipped, the community must be equipped,” he said
Institution of higher learning was offering a wide range of courses including, Mission and Evangelism courses, Systematic / Applied theology, Divinity, Christian leadership and Administration
The institute’s Principal, Dr Lovemore Musiiwa and Vice Principal, Dr Apostle Penias Kariteni also graduated on the same occasion with distinguished Professorship.
