10/09/2026
OFFICIAL PUBLIC STATEMENT
CETM COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY ANNOUNCES LANDMARK ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SHALOM UNIVERSITY OF MADAGASCAR
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria — 10 September 2026
CETM College of Theology, Benin City, Nigeria, is delighted to formally announce the establishment of a strategic academic partnership with Shalom University of Madagascar through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This significant agreement marks a new chapter in the international academic development of CETM College of Theology and reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to academic excellence, theological education, research, professional development, and international academic collaboration.
Under the framework of the MoU, the two institutions will collaborate across multiple levels of higher education, from Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes through Doctoral studies, creating broader opportunities for students and scholars seeking quality theological and related academic formation.
The partnership provides a framework for cooperation in areas including:
- Bachelor’s degree programmes
- Master’s degree programmes
- Doctoral and research programmes
- Academic and scholarly research
- Research supervision and mentorship
- Faculty and academic collaboration
- Exchange of academic knowledge and resources
- Joint academic initiatives and other areas of mutual interest
A particularly important component of the partnership is the opportunity to advance research-based doctoral education, strengthening pathways for qualified scholars pursuing advanced theological research and academic scholarship.
However, the significance of this agreement extends well beyond doctoral education. By establishing collaboration across the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels, the partnership creates a comprehensive academic framework capable of supporting students at different stages of their educational and scholarly journeys.
For CETM College of Theology, this collaboration represents an important step toward strengthening its international academic engagement and expanding opportunities for theological education, research, and scholarly development.
The leadership of CETM College of Theology expresses its appreciation to the leadership of Shalom University of Madagascar for the confidence, cooperation, and shared vision that have made this partnership possible.
Together, the institutions look forward to developing meaningful academic initiatives that will contribute to the formation of competent Christian leaders, theologians, researchers, educators, and professionals, while promoting excellence in theological scholarship and higher education.
This MoU is therefore not merely an institutional agreement; it is a shared commitment to building bridges between institutions, nations, scholars, and generations through education and research.
CETM College of Theology warmly welcomes this new chapter of international academic cooperation and looks forward to a fruitful, sustainable, and mutually beneficial relationship with Shalom University of Madagascar.
CETM COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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