Africa International University

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Africa International University
AIU
MottoEducation with Passion and Integrity
TypeChristian chartered university
Established1983
ChairmanSammy Kioko Muumbi EBS,MBS.[1]
ChancellorProfessor Watson Omulokoli (alien)
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Dankit Nassiuma (alien)
DeanDr. Florence Mung'athia
Location
Karen, Nairobi
,
Nairobi
,
Kenya

1°18′06″S 36°41′23″E / 1.301763°S 36.689759°E / -1.301763; 36.689759Coordinates: 1°18′06″S 36°41′23″E / 1.301763°S 36.689759°E / -1.301763; 36.689759
Campus-Karen Main Campus,
-Eldoret Center,
-Kisumu KIST
-Maseno Campus,
-Nairobi CBD Campus
Websiteaiu.ac.ke
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Africa International University is a Christian university in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.[2]

History[]

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.[3] 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.[4]

Programs[]

AIU offers pre-university, undergraduate, post-graduate, Masters and Ph.D programmes.[5] [6][7]

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 (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[]

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

  • 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[]

  1. ^ "Africa International University - Board of Trustees".
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Africa International University, History Archived 2015-02-04 at the Wayback Machine, Official Website, Kenya, February 4, 2017
  4. ^ "Africa International University - Our History". www.aiu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  5. ^ "See courses offered at Africa International University". Archived from the original on 2014-10-08. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Africa International University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 17 February 2013.

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