Archbishop Thabo Makgoba – formerly liaison bishop for theological education in the ACSA, the Archbishop is now the Visitor to the College.

As a teacher and a psychologist, Bishop Makgoba sees education of the whole person and stewardship of resources as being of crucial importance. This, and his keen personal interest in theological education, lies behind his work with the College of the Transfiguration.

Bishop Patrick Glover has served our church as deacon, priest and bishop for 38 years, and brings a wealth of experience to his role as chairperson of the College Council.

Bishop Glover undertook his graduate studies in Grahamstown (BA, Rhodes University) before completing an MA at Oxford University, England.

Bishop Nkosinathi Ndwandwe

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Bishop Bethlehem Nopece was ordained a deacon in 1978 and has served as a bishop for nine years. After gaining his Dip Theol from St Bede's College, Bishop Nopece went on to attain a BTh (UNISA) and MTH (Glasgow), and is a former lecturer of his own alma mater, St Bede's College.

Bishop Nopece is keenly interested in Theological Education, particularly in training of priests in Pastoral Care and Growing the Church, thus expanding god's Kingdom.

Mr Bruce Harrison

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Dean Andrew Hunter
After three years at St Paul's College, Grahamstown, Andrew was deaconed in 1984 and priested in 1985. He served in a number of parishes in the Western Cape before returning to Grahamstown in January 2008, as Dean. He has post-graduate degrees from the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, and Cardiff University (UK). He is married to Claire (also a priest) and they have two teenage daughters.

As an infant canon lawyer, Andrew is committed to good governance, together with wise and compassionate pastoral care, in the life, ministry and witness of the church.

Revd Gillian Bowman

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Revd Vicentia Kgabe has been serving on our council since 2005. As a former student of the College, she knew that when she left she'd love to continue playing a role in its life.

Since completing her Dip. Theol., she has gone on to complete a BA (Hons) and MA (Practical Theology). Vicentia was ordained a deacon in 2002 and was priested in 2003. Since ordination, she has served in a number of parishes in the Diocese.

Revd Basil Mathews finds his own experiences of formation at St Bede's College help him to understand student issues at the College of the Transfiguration.

Basil became a deacon in 1989 and has now been a priest for 17 years. He holds a BSocSc (Hons) in Religious Studies from UCT.

Sister Sue Rakoczy is a Roman Catholic who lectures at St Joseph's Theological Institute, Cedara. She is also an honorary research associate of the School of Religion and Theology (UKZN).

Sue is the ecumenical representative on our Council and is able to bring her experience of and perspective on theological education to bear on the concerns and challenges of the College.

Revd Monument Makhanya is a former student of the College of the Transfiguration. He was ordained a deacon in December 2003, and made a priest in December 2004.

He holds a B.Th. (Hons) from UNISA and is currently studying for an M.Phil Rev. Makhanya is Canon for Christian Education in the Diocese of Zululand.

Revd Dr Peter Wyngaard

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