Our diakonia
Service
Through Knowledge
The Greek
word diakonia means service, a concept deeply rooted in the Christian
tradition of humble, selfless giving. At Digital Jericho, diakonia is not
simply a charitable gesture; it is the very foundation of our mission. We
believe that knowledge is a salvific asset, and that education is one of the
most powerful instruments for building a more just and interconnected world.
Why
Africa?
History has
left profound marks on the African continent. Centuries of colonization,
exploitation, and systemic inequality have created enduring barriers to
educational opportunity. While we cannot undo the past, we can actively work
toward a future where academic excellence and theological scholarship are
accessible to all, regardless of geography or economic circumstance.
Digital
Jericho was born from a simple conviction: those who have been given much
bear an ethical responsibility to give back.
Our
Commitment
Digital
Jericho offers a Master's-level program in Digital Humanities with a focus
on Theology entirely free of charge to accredited African theological
institutions. This is not a pilot project or a temporary initiative, it is a
permanent commitment to academic diakonia.
We provide:
- World-class instruction delivered online by scholars
with expertise in digital theology, biblical studies, manuscript studies,
and digital ethics
- Collaborative partnerships with African universities,
which confer the degrees while we provide content, instruction, and
academic mentorship
- Open access to cutting-edge research
through the Digital Jericho Journal, a peer-reviewed academic
periodical advancing scholarship in digital humanities and theology
- A compulsory on-campus week to foster genuine academic
community and intercultural exchange
This
education is offered without tuition fees, without hidden costs, and without
conditions. We do not monetize theology. We build digital monastic libraries so
that others may enter freely.
Breaking
Down the Walls
The name Digital
Jericho carries profound symbolism. The walls of Jericho represent
barriers historical, economic, geographical, and intellectual. Through
knowledge and collaboration, these walls can be overcome.
The road
from Jerusalem to Jericho, where the parable of the Good Samaritan unfolds,
reminds us of the descent from the heavenly city to meet human need. In our
case, knowledge becomes the instrument of solidarity, and education becomes the
path to justice.
An
Intercultural, Interconfessional Vision
Digital
Jericho is rooted in the Christian tradition but open to all. We honor the Old
Testament as common ground for Abrahamic faiths and Christian confessions
alike; a return to shared roots. Our work is ecumenical, academically rigorous,
and committed to intercultural dialogue.
We do not
impose theology. We offer tools, mentorship, and a platform for African
scholars to shape their own theological and digital futures.
A Call
to Partnership
Our
diakonia is sustained through:
- Voluntary scholarly service from our teaching faculty and
editorial board
- Institutional partnerships with African universities that
share our vision
- Academic grants and
sponsorships
that support digital infrastructure
- Friends of Digital Jericho, donors and supporters who
believe in the power of free education
We invite
scholars, institutions, and individuals who share our commitment to join us.
Whether through teaching, peer review, financial support, or partnership, your
involvement helps carry the torch of knowledge to communities that have long
been denied equal access.
The
Light We Carry
Europe has
inflicted great suffering upon Africa. The scars of colonialism, slavery, and
exploitation run deep. While we cannot erase this history, we can choose how we
respond to it.
Digital
Jericho is our response: a commitment to spread light where darkness was
imposed, to build bridges where walls were erected, to offer freely what was
once violently taken.
This is our
diakonia. This is our service.
"Truly
I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters
of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40