The Beekay Journal
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Competency-Based Theological Education
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CBTE Must Prove What It Promises
Competency-based theological education will earn public trust only when its claims about formation, access, affordability and ministry effectiveness are tested through transparent, independent and longitudinal evidence.
Mentoring Is Infrastructure, Not Free Labour
CBTE becomes credible only when mentor teams are selected, formed, supported, supervised and resourced as part of the educational system rather than treated as an unlimited supply of church volunteers.
Experience Is Not Evidence of Ministry Competence
Prior ministry experience can shorten a learner's pathway, but credible CBTE must verify present competence through authentic evidence, trained judgement, moderation and fair appeal.
Kenya Needs Theological Quality Assurance That Understands Ministry
Kenya should move beyond the false choice between unregulated Bible colleges and a one-size-fits-all occupational training regime. The country needs a nationally recognised, theologically competent system that protects learners and tests whether formation produces trustworthy ministry.