Theological Education Development Services
TEDS was established to strengthen the teachers of theology, equipping them to teach with greater skill, confidence, and impact. Its vision is to transform theological education by helping educators in Africa and beyond grow in faith, mission, and leadership while empowering them to teach more effectively, a pioneering approach that is unique on the continent.
Under the leadership of GWC faculty members Drs Richard and Caroline Seed, TEDS runs Teaching and Learning for Higher Theological Education (TALHITE), a professional development course certified by GWC. TALHITE supports theological educators already engaged in teaching to develop practical teaching skills, refine their approach, and engage their students more deeply. The programme is delivered in-person and online, reaching several African countries as well as Chile, Papua New Guinea, and Brazil, with its influence continuing to grow
Find out more about the TALHITE course
In 2026, TEDS launched the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Theological Education (PGDipHTE), an online synchronous programme designed to equip theological educators with an accredited professional qualification. The qualification responds to the need for leaders in Christian and Theological education to have the knowledge and competencies to contribute to the current thinking and practice of theological higher education from a consistently biblical, educational, and contextual perspective.
Applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Theological Education (PGDip HTE) close on 30 September 2026.
The PGDip HTE has been designed to equip and strengthen theological educators in their understanding and practice of teaching and learning in a theological context. This professional qualification takes place through online intensives and is completed on a part-time basis.
Those interested in joining the 2027-2028 cohort have until 30 September 2026. An early-bird special offer is available, with a 20% discount for applicants from ACTEA-accredited institutions.
Find out more email applications@gwc.ac.za.