Ishmael Noko

Background

Noko, Ishmael was born on October 29, 1943.

Education

Diploma in theology, Lutheran Theological College, Natal. Bachelor in Theology, University Zululand, 1971. Master of Arts in Theology, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon, Canada, 1972.

Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1977.

Career

Lecturer, U. Botswana, 1977-1978; head department theology and religious studies, U. Botswana, 1978-1992; dean faculty humanities, U. Botswana, 1980-1982; chairperson coordinating commission on assistance to refugees, Organisation African Unity, 1984-1988; director department church cooperative, Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, 1987-1990; director department for mission and development, Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, 1990-1994; general secretary, Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, since 1994.

Achievements

• Ishmael Noko has been listed as a noteworthy religious organization administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary-treasurer Botswana Lutheran Liaison Committee Refugee Aid, 1978-1982.

Connections

Married Gladys Noko; 3 children.

Spouse:

Gladys Noko