Rev Dr Charles de Jongh - Academic Dean

BA, LTh, MA, D Litt et Phil
Wife: Sue
Fields: Biblical Studies

Charles was born and raised in South Africa, working as an Air Traffic Controller in the SA Air Force before entering Christian Ministry. He commenced his studies at the Baptist Theological College, Cape Town where he graduated with a Licentiate in Theology; after this he completed a BA (Biblical Studies and Psychology) at the University of Stellenbosch. He served as the first pastor of the Hilton Baptist Church from 1991 to1996, while completing a MA (Science of Religion) at the University of Stellenbosch. In November 1996, Charles commenced lecturing at the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa; he has taught across the fields of Biblical, Pastoral and Youth Studies. During this time, he graduated with a D Litt et Phil (Biblical Studies)from the Rand Afrikaans University; and is currently completing a DEd (Higher Education) at the University of Johannesburg. He accepted a call to serve at Malyon College from July 2007, as Lecturer in Biblical Studies and from the start of 2009 was appointed Academic Dean.