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Historia
The archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Mbulu Diocese represent the historical record of one of the 26 constituent dioceses of the ELCT, primarily serving the Manyara Region of Tanzania.
Contexto geográfico y cultural
The archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Mbulu Diocese represent the historical record of one of the 26 constituent dioceses of the ELCT, primarily serving the Manyara Region of Tanzania.
Mandatos/Fuentes de autoridad
The diocese operates under three primary pillars of authority:
Divine Mandate & Scripture: Authority is fundamentally viewed as obtained from God. The diocese adheres to the Bible as the Word of God and follows Lutheran teachings, specifically the Apostolic, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds and the Augsburg Confession.
Constitutional Framework:, Mbulu Diocese, has its own constitution tailored to its specific regional needs, which must align with national standards.
Estructura administrativa
Administration: Led by a Bishop (spiritual head) and General Secretary (executive head), the diocese operates through a hierarchy of the Synod, Districts, Parishes, and major institutions like Haydom Lutheran Hospital and Dongobesh Secondary school.
Administración de registros y políticas de recolección
The records management and collecting policies of the ELCT Mbulu Diocese are governed by a combination of national church regulations and regional adaptations designed to preserve the heritage and administrative integrity of the Lutheran faith in the Manyara Region.
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OPENING 08 AM
CLOSING 18 PM
Condiciones de acceso y requisitos
Prior Appointment: both External and internal researchers, must typically write to the Diocesan General Secretary or the Bishop’s Office to request an appointment.
Accesibilidad
Accessibility to the ELCT Mbulu Diocese archives is generally restricted and requires formal authorization from the diocesan leadership. Unlike public libraries, these archives serve as internal repositories for church administration and historical memory.