Africa International University

This article is about a Christian university in Nairobi. For the Islamic university in Khartoum, see International University of Africa.

Africa International University is a Christian university in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.^[3]

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	Karen, Nairobi , Nairobi , Kenya 1°18′06″S 36°41′23″E / 1.301763°S 36.689759°E / -1.301763; 36.689759
Campus	Karen Main Campus
Website	www.aiu.ac.ke

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.^[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

AIU offers pre-university, undergraduate, post-graduate, Masters and Ph.D programmes.^[6][7][8]

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)^[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

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 - University Council".
2. "Africa International University - Board of Trustees".
3. "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.
4. Africa International University, History 2015-02-04 at the Wayback Machine, Official Website, Kenya, February 4, 2017
5. "Africa International University - Our History". www.aiu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
6. . Archived from the original on 2014-10-08. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
7. . Nicholas, Daniel J., International Bulletin of Missionary Research. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
8. "Africa International University". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
9. "Africa International University - Business Administration". www.aiu.ac.ke. Retrieved 2022-09-01.

External links

• Official Website