The challenge of theological education for women in Malawi

Abstract

In Malawi formal theological education has made great progress, both through churchowned and state-owned institutions. In spite of much overall progress, however, the role of women in theological education in Malawi has lagged behind. The low uptake of women in theological education and the low participation of women in teaching theology is based both on ecclesiastical and on cultural factors. The article argues that through such factors women in Malawi are often denied both the right to higher education and the right to a free choice of employment. Though there is still a long way to go to reach equal participation of women in theology, some progress is being made in several church-related institutions and also in the universities in the country.