Faith on the Road The Future of Theological Education with Dr. Tite Tiénou
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Oct 14, 2025 
Dr. Tite Tiénou, a prominent African theologian and founder of the Maranatha Institute, shares insights on the future of theological education. He reflects on his unexpected call to ministry and the mentors who shaped him. Tiénou emphasizes the importance of contextual theology, urging engagement with local culture. He discusses the need to prepare leaders for public life and warns of challenges in seminary enrollment and leadership integrity. Ultimately, he inspires hope in a resilient theological community committed to holistic formation and empowering women leaders.
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From Youth Camp To Founding A Bible School
- Tite Tiénou described how a youth camp altar call in 1967 redirected his life toward ministry and theological education.
- A church invitation in 1976 asked him to found a Bible school, launching his seminary leadership career.
Context Demands Full Participation
- Tite argues contextual theology requires full participation: read local media, join local church life, and learn the culture.
- He says you must earn the right to speak by listening and avoiding judgment of the host context.
Different Contexts Teach Different Theological Gifts
- West African churches taught Tite the corporate, communal nature of Christian life, beyond purely intellectual faith.
- The U.S. context sharpened his understanding of local congregational leadership and management.
