Key Recommendation 18 The nature of theological education requires that faculty recruitment be acutely selective. The recommendation of KR18 does not fit the purpose of GIT. Theology is by its very nature, inherently sectarian. Public recruitment of staff and faculty would produce confusion and conflict among applicants. However, we plan to produce guidelines on how to formally engage teachers according to their availability. Maybe it is relevant to mention that some of the instructors are students themselves. One of them is a doctoral candidate. Recommendation 19 GIT/GU believes in research in teaching and has already worked on policies regarding this area as stated in R19. http://iqa.git.edu.mt/reaserch-education.htm. At the time of this response, an analytical study on Maltese Evangelical and Pentecostal theology and history is taking place. However, GIT depends on GU for the writing of courses which they do according to the research standards of their accrediting body. GIT is too small to invest time and money for new courses when we are still in process of encouraging leaders and laity to take seriously the study of the Bible. Recommendation 20 Regarding CPD, GIT views this is an essential aspect of education. We will certainly explore the possibility of funding CPD to ensure that all members of staff are well prepared. GIT will be asking GU for free tuition to courses regarding education that are already available in its curriculum. In the undergraduate level 6 (5 ECT/MQF Credits) these will include the following: • EDU 3103 Principles of Teaching • EDU 3113 Competency and Proficiency in Teaching • EDU 3213 Foundations of Educational Psychology • EDU 3613 Instructional Media • EDU 4133 Christian Adult Education in Cultural Context A formal request will be made to GU to include the mentioned courses into an undergraduate certificate in education if it is possible from their side. If this is not possible, GIT will use the courses and rewrite the objectives according to NCFHE standards, and submit the certificate to the NCFHE for accreditation.