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Buwalasi Theological College
Buwalasi Theological College is an Anglican educational institution in Mbale, Uganda. The first principal was Canon John McDonald. Notable faculty * Keith Russell * Erisa Masaba Notable alumni * Geresom Ilukor * Yona Okoth * Janani Luwum * Peter Mudonyi * Christopher Senyonjo * Stephen Tomusange * John Wasikye * Akisoferi Wesonga Akisoferi Wesonga was an Anglican bishop in Uganda Wesonga was educated at Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained deacon A deacon is a member of the diaconate, an office in Christian churches that is generally associated with service o ... References Anglican seminaries and theological colleges Universities and colleges in Uganda Bulwalasi Theological College alumni Bulwalasi Theological College faculty {{Uganda-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anglican
Anglicanism is a Western Christian tradition that has developed from the practices, liturgy, and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation, in the context of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. It is one of the largest branches of Christianity, with around 110 million adherents worldwide . Adherents of Anglicanism are called ''Anglicans''; they are also called ''Episcopalians'' in some countries. The majority of Anglicans are members of national or regional ecclesiastical provinces of the international Anglican Communion, which forms the third-largest Christian communion in the world, after the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. These provinces are in full communion with the See of Canterbury and thus with the Archbishop of Canterbury, whom the communion refers to as its '' primus inter pares'' (Latin, 'first among equals'). The Archbishop calls the decennial Lambeth Conference, chairs the meeting of primates, and is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Russell (bishop)
(John) Keith Russell (14 August 1916 – 1 September 1979) was a British Anglican bishop in Uganda. Russell was educated at Shrewsbury School; Christ's College, Cambridge; and Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He was ordained deacon in 1940 and priest in 1941. After a curacy in Southampton he was a lecturer at Buwalasi College, Uganda from 1946 to 1948; and Rural Dean of Masaba from 1948 to 1952. Russell was education secretary for the Mbale archdeaconry from 1948 to 1955; and Assistant Bishop on the Upper Nile from 1955 to 1960. He was the Bishop of Northern Uganda from 1961 to 1964. Returning to England he was vicar of Tunbridge Wells from 1965; then rector of Hever with Markbeech from 1973 until his death; he was also an Assistant Bishop of Rochester throughout his time in Kent. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 p861: London; OUP Oxford University Press (OUP) is the university press of the University of Oxford. It is the largest university press in the world, and its print ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erisa Masaba
Erisa Kabiri Masaba, MBE was an Anglican bishop in Uganda. Masaba was ordained deacon in 1933 and priest in 1934. He served in the Diocese of the Upper Nile. He was a lecturer at Buwalasi Theological College from 1940 to 1943; and a chaplain to the British Armed Forces from 1943 to 1948. He was archdeacon of Mbale from 1953 to 1961 and Bishop of Mbale from 1964 to 1975 (he was also dean). Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 p646London; OUP Oxford University Press (OUP) is the university press of the University of Oxford. It is the largest university press in the world, and its printing history dates back to the 1480s. Having been officially granted the legal right to print books ...; 1975 References 20th-century Anglican bishops in Uganda Members of the Order of the British Empire Anglican bishops of Mbale Bulwalasi Theological College faculty Anglican deans in Africa Anglican archdeacons in Africa {{Uganda-Anglican-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geresom Ilukor
Geresom Ilukor (1935–2013) was an Anglican bishop in Uganda. Ilukor was educated at Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained in 1964. He served in the Diocese of Soroti and in 1972 was appointed diocesan registrar and secretary. He was consecrated bishop of Soroti on 11 January 1976 by Janani Luwum, archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Boga-Zaire, at Namirembe Cathedral Saint Paul's Cathedral Namirembe, commonly referred to as Namirembe Cathedral, is the oldest cathedral in Uganda. It serves as the provincial cathedral of the Anglican Church of Uganda and the diocesan cathedral for Namirembe Diocese, the first d .... He died on 30 August 2013. References 20th-century Anglican bishops in Uganda Uganda Christian University alumni Bulwalasi Theological College alumni Anglican bishops of Soroti 1935 births 2013 deaths Ugandan Anglican bishops {{Uganda-Anglican-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yona Okoth
Yona Okoth (1926–2001) was an Anglican archbishop in Uganda. Okoth was educated at Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained in 1956. He served in the Upper Nile region from 1954 to 1961; and was Diocesan Treasurer of Mbale from 1961 to 1964. He was Provincial Secretary of the Anglican Church of Uganda from 1965 to 1972 when he was appointed bishop of Bukedi. He was consecrated archbishop of Uganda The Anglican ecclesiastical province of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi was formed in 1961 following the division of the diocese of Uganda the previous year. Prior to 1980, the province included Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Boga, in what was then the co ... in 1984 and was in office until 1995. References 20th-century Anglican bishops in Uganda 20th-century Anglican archbishops Bulwalasi Theological College alumni Uganda Christian University alumni Anglican bishops of Bukedi 1926 births 2001 deaths {{Uganda-Anglican-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janani Luwum
Janani Jakaliya Luwum (c. 1922 – 17 February 1977) was the archbishop of the Church of Uganda from 1974 to 1977 and one of the most influential leaders of the modern church in Africa. He was arrested in February 1977 and died shortly after. Although the official account describes a car crash, it is generally accepted that he was murdered on the orders of then-President Idi Amin. Since 2015 Uganda has a public holiday on 16 February, to celebrate the life of Janani Luwum. Early life Luwum was born in the village of Mucwini in the Kitgum District to Acholi parents. He attended Gulu High School and Boroboro Teacher Training College, after which he taught at a primary school. Luwum converted to Christianity in 1948, and in 1949 he went to Buwalasi Theological College. Career In 1950 he was attached to St. Philip's Church in Gulu. He was ordained a deacon in 1953, and the following year he was ordained a priest. He served in the Upper Nile Diocese of Uganda and later in the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Mudonyi
Peter Mudonyi Bulafu (1929–2011) was an Anglican bishop who served in Uganda. Mudonyi was educated at Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained in 1957. He served in the Diocese of Bukedi. He served in the Diocese of the Upper Nile The Anglican dioceses of Eastern Uganda are the Anglican presence in (roughly) the Eastern Region, Uganda; they are part of the Church of Uganda. The remaining dioceses of the Church are in the areas of Buganda, of Northern Uganda, of Ankole .... He was First Bishop of North Mbale from 1992. References 20th-century Anglican bishops in Uganda Bulwalasi Theological College alumni Anglican bishops of North Mbale 2011 deaths Uganda Christian University alumni 1929 births Ugandan Anglican bishops {{Uganda-Anglican-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Senyonjo
Christopher Senyonjo (also Ssenyonjo; born December 8, 1931) is a clergyman and campaigner for LGBT rights in Uganda. He was elevated to bishop in the Church of Uganda in 1974 and retired in 1998. In 2001, he was barred from performing services. Whilst it is widely claimed that this is because of his stance on gay rights, the church claims that it was because of his participation in the consecration of a man to be a bishop of a church with which the Church of Uganda is not in communion. He has since worked with the Charismatic Church of Uganda and the progressive Episcopal Church of the United States, and founded Integrity Uganda and the Saint Paul's Reconciliation and Equality Centre in Kampala. In 2006 the Church of Uganda declared him "no longer a bishop" and revoked all remaining privileges for his involvement with the Charismatic denomination. For his stance Senyonjo has received several honours including the Clinton Global Citizen Award, and has been invited to participate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Tomusange
Stephen Salonga Tomusange was an Anglican bishop who served in Uganda during the second half of the 20th century. Russell was educated at King's College Budo and Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1936 and priest in 1938. He served in the Diocese of the Upper Nile and was its Assistant Bishop from 1952 to 1961 (he was also Archdeacon of Teso from 1959). He was translated to Soroti in 1961; and again to West Buganda in 1965 (where he was also Dean. Tomusange retired in 1974. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 p861: London; OUP Oxford University Press (OUP) is the university press of the University of Oxford. It is the largest university press in the world, and its printing history dates back to the 1480s. Having been officially granted the legal right to print books ...; 1976 References 20th-century Anglican bishops in Uganda Anglican bishops on the Upper Nile Anglican bishops of Soroti Anglican bishops of West Buganda Alumni of Christ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Wasikye
John Alfred Wasikye was an Anglican bishop in Uganda. Wasikye was educated at Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1954 and priest in 1956. He served in the diocese until 1961 and in Mbale from 1961. He was Archdeacon of Bugisu and Sebei from 1965 to 1973; and Dean of Mbale from 1973 to 1976 when he became its bishop A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca .... He was killed by forces loyal to president Idi Amin in 1979. References 20th-century Anglican bishops in Uganda Anglican bishops of Mbale Bulwalasi Theological College alumni Anglican deans in Africa Anglican archdeacons in Africa {{Uganda-Anglican-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akisoferi Wesonga
Akisoferi Wesonga was an Anglican bishop in Uganda Wesonga was educated at Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1954 and priest in 1956. He served in the Upper Nile Diocese until 1961 and in Mbale from then on. He was dean of Mbale from 1963 to 1969 after which time he was the provincial secretary of the Province of Uganda. He became bishop of Mbale in 1980. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 p1080 London; OUP Oxford University Press (OUP) is the university press of the University of Oxford. It is the largest university press in the world, and its printing history dates back to the 1480s. Having been officially granted the legal right to print books ...; 1975 He served as bishop until 1991. References 20th-century Anglican bishops in Uganda Anglican bishops of Mbale Uganda Christian University alumni Bulwalasi Theological College alumni Anglican deans in Africa {{Uganda-Anglican-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anglican Seminaries And Theological Colleges
Anglicanism is a Western Christian tradition that has developed from the practices, liturgy, and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation, in the context of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. It is one of the largest branches of Christianity, with around 110 million adherents worldwide . Adherents of Anglicanism are called ''Anglicans''; they are also called ''Episcopalians'' in some countries. The majority of Anglicans are members of national or regional ecclesiastical provinces of the international Anglican Communion, which forms the third-largest Christian communion in the world, after the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. These provinces are in full communion with the See of Canterbury and thus with the Archbishop of Canterbury, whom the communion refers to as its ''primus inter pares'' (Latin, 'first among equals'). The Archbishop calls the decennial Lambeth Conference, chairs the meeting of primates, and is the pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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