Africa International University
| AIU | |
| Motto | Education with Passion and Integrity |
|---|---|
| Type | Christian chartered university |
| Established | 1983 |
| Chancellor | Professor Watson Omulokoli |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dankit Nassiuma |
| Location |
Karen, Nairobi, Kenya 1°18′06″S 36°41′23″E / 1.301763°S 36.689759°ECoordinates: 1°18′06″S 36°41′23″E / 1.301763°S 36.689759°E |
| Campus |
-Karen Main Campus, -Eldoret Center, -Kisumu KIST -Maseno Campus, -Nairobi CBD Campus |
| Website | Official website |
Africa International University [1] is a chartered Christian university which started in 1983 as the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology through the vision of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa. The goal was to provide training for pastors beyond the basic certificate and diploma levels.
AIU offers pre-university, undergraduate, post-graduate, Masters and Ph.D programmes.[2] [3][4]
AIU was awarded a university charter by the government of Kenya in March 2011 and has continued to develop undergraduate programs, particularly in business, ICT, Development Studies and Counselling Psychology.
Programs
In March 2011, NEGST was awarded a university charter by the government of Kenya and is now known as Africa International University.
Undergraduate programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counselling (4 years or 2 years with credit transfer from relevant Diploma)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (4 years or 2 years with credit transfer from relevant Diploma)
- Bachelor of Theology (BTh) (4 years or 2 years for Theology Diploma holders)
- Bachelor of Education
Early Childhood Development
- Primary education
- Secondary education
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (4years)
- Sustainable Community Development
Urban Development
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (4 years)
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Financial Management (4 years)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology (4 years)
- Management Information System
- Software Development
- Computer Network
Masters programs
Master of Theology (MTh) (2 years)
- MTh in Biblical Studies(2 years)
- MTh in Mission Studies(2 years)
- MTh in World Christianity (2 years)
Master of Divinity (MDiv) (3 years full-time)
- MDiv in Biblical Studies
- MDiv in Church Education
- MDiv in Church History
- MDiv General
- MDiv in Mission Studies
- MDiv in Pastoral Studies
- MDiv in Theological Studies
- MDiv in Translation Studies
Master of Arts (2 years full-time, 3 years part-time)
- MA in Biblical Studies
- MA in Church History
- MA in Translation Studies
- MA in Missions
- General
- Islamic Emphasis
- MA in Organizational Leadership
- MA in Pastoral Studies
- MA in Theology
- Master of Education
- Child Development and Family Studies
- Church Education
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Leadership & Administration
Doctoral programs
- PhD in Education (4 years)
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Church Education
- Educational Leadership & Administration
- Child Development & Family Studies
- PhD in Translation Studies
- PhD in InterReligious Studies
- PhD in Practical Theology (Coming soon)
- PhD in Theological Studies (4 years)
- Biblical Studies
- World Christianity
- Missions studies
- Theology & Development
- Theology & Culture
- Systematic Theology
Doctor of Ministry (DMin) (3 years)
References
- ↑ http://www.aiu.ac.ke/index.php/about-aiu/our-history.html
- ↑ "See courses offered at Africa International University".
- ↑ "Africa International University Granted Kenyan Charter as a "Mark of Quality"". Nicholas, Daniel J., International Bulletin of Missionary Research. Retrieved 17 February 2013. – via Questia (subscription required)
- ↑ "Africa International University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
