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Protestant University
of Congo
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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic
of Congo
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History: |
Launched in
1959 before the Congo's independence, the Protestant University
of Congo has survived several crises due to the political problems
of the Congo. It became a full university in 1963, but was nationalized
in 1971, only to be reborn in 1990. |
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Profile: |
The Protestant
University of Congo has three colleges (Business/Economics, Theology,
and Law) which enroll 4,500 students. Its oldest college is Theology
which enrolls about 300 students, thus assuring the high level of
the pastorate and leadership in the Congolese church. Created by
five overseas missions (American Baptist, British Baptist, Methodist,
Disciples of Christ, and Presbyterian Church USA), this college
trains pastors for all "communautes" of the Church of
Christ in Congo. The faculty and board are all Congolese, but depend
on overseas partners for support. |
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Mission: |
The objective
of the Protestant University of Congo is to equip the Congo's future
leaders with a university education steeped in the Christian faith.
The University wishes to emphasize the dimension of Christian ethics
with the aim of producing Christian leaders inspired to serve God
and the nation in faith and in truth. |
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Needs: |
Funds
toward the following: Student Scholarships [$320 for tuition and
fees (for one academic year), $480 for housing (for one academic
year), $1,020 for food (for one academic year), and $280 for textbooks
(for one academic year)], $35 to purchase one book for the library,
$25,000 for vehicle for visiting professors, $12,000 for equipment
for Student Spouse School, $1,500 for student sports equipment,
$5,000 for office equipment, $250 per year per office for office
supplies for faculty offices. |
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Church Relationship: |
Eglise du Christ
au Congo |
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Address: |
University of
Congo
P.O. Box 4745
Kinshasa II
Democratic Republic of Congo |
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Address:
(North American Liaison) |
North American Liaison
Bureau of the Protestant University of Congo
Box 545
Penney Farms, FL 32079 |
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E-mail: |
univprocongo@kin.maf.net |
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Website: |
www.carey.ac.nz/upc |
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