Africa International University
AIU | |
| Motto | Education with Passion and Integrity |
|---|---|
| Type | Christian Chartered Private University |
| Established | 1983 |
| Chairman | Chair University Council - Dr. Nelson C. Kuria. OGW,MBS.[1] |
| Chairperson | Chair Board of Trustees - Dr. Esther Obasi-Ike.[2] |
| Chancellor | Professor Watson Omulokoli |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Dankit Nassiuma |
| Location | , Nairobi , 1°18′06″S 36°41′23″E / 1.301763°S 36.689759°E |
| Campus | Karen Main Campus |
| Website | www |
Africa International University is a Christian university in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.[3]
History
[edit]Africa International University was founded in 1983 as the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (N.E.G.S.T) through the vision of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa.[4] The goal was to provide training for pastors beyond the basic certificate and diploma levels.
In March 2011, A.I.U was awarded a university charter by the government of Kenya and has continued to develop undergraduate programs, particularly in business, ICT, Development Studies and Counselling Psychology.[5]
Programs
[edit]AIU offers pre-university, undergraduate, post-graduate, Masters and Ph.D programmes.[6] [7][8]
Undergraduate programs
[edit]- 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)[9]
- Bachelor of Theology (Th.B.) (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 (4 years)
- 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
[edit]Master of Theology (Th.M.) (2 years)
- Th.M. in Biblical Studies(2 years)
- Th.M. in Mission Studies(2 years)
- Th.M. in World Christianity (2 years)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) (3 years full-time)
- M.Div. in Biblical Studies
- M.Div. in Church Education
- M.Div. in Church History
- M.Div. General
- M.Div. in Mission Studies
- M.Div. in Pastoral Studies
- M.Div. in Theological Studies
- M.Div. 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
[edit]- Ph.D. in Education (4 years)
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Church Education
- Educational Leadership & Administration
- Child Development & Family Studies
- Ph.D. in Translation Studies
- Ph.D. in InterReligious Studies
- Ph.D. in Practical Theology (Coming soon)
- Ph.D. in Theological Studies (4 years)
- Biblical Studies
- World Christianity
- Missions studies
- Theology & Development
- Theology & Culture
- Systematic Theology
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) (3 years)
References
[edit]- ^ "Africa International University - University Council".
- ^ "Africa International University - Board of Trustees".
- ^ "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)". www.cue.or.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Africa International University, History Archived 2015-02-04 at the Wayback Machine, Official Website, Kenya, February 4, 2017
- ^ "Africa International University - Our History". www.aiu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
- ^ "See courses offered at Africa International University". Archived from the original on 2014-10-08. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
- ^ "Africa International University Granted Kenyan Charter as a "Mark of Quality"". Nicholas, Daniel J., International Bulletin of Missionary Research. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ "Africa International University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ "Africa International University - Business Administration". www.aiu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
