WELCOME

Welcome to the website of the network between The Institute for Theological Education of Bahia (ITEBA) and the churches and people of the United States who care about and support its mission.

Located in northeastern Brazil in the city of Salvador, ITEBA is an accredited and ecumenical four-year theological seminary dedicated to preparing young women and men to be pastors of local churches, religion teachers in secondary schools and a range of community activities. Of even greater importance is that ITEBA is a seminary in Northern Brazil amidst one of the largest and poorest regions of the Western Hemisphere. Its students and faculty are the descendants of slaves who came from West Africa to work the sugar plantations. These are beautiful, vibrant, and exciting people. They study, learn and sing as they work "to plant the kingdom of God and God's justice in a very unjust world." Every church where ITEBA students serve has a school,free clinic, dental center, or is helping people fight the legal battles for land reform. ITEBA has a rich history that is continually evolving.

The Network is involved in a number of activities to support the work of ITEBA. The purpose of this web site is to help you find out about ITEBA and its mission and to find out about the Network and its activities. Use the link above to discover ITEBA, the churches involved in the Network, the various projects of the Network, resources that are available about ITEBA and Brazil, and to examine the Network's Newsletters.

We welcome your interest in the Network and in our work.

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