Africa International University Explained

Africa International University
Native Name:	AIU
Motto:	Education with Passion and Integrity
Established:	1983
Type:	Christian Chartered Private University
Chairperson:	Chair Board of Trustees - Dr. Esther Obasi-Ike.^[1]
Chancellor:	Professor Watson Omulokoli
Vice Chancellor:	Professor Dankit Nassiuma
Chairman:	Chair University Council - Dr. Nelson C. Kuria. OGW,MBS.^[2]
State:	Nairobi
Campus:	Karen Main Campus
Coor:	-1.3018°N 36.6898°W

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

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)

External links

• Official Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Africa International University - Board of Trustees.
2. Web site: Africa International University - University Council.
3. Web site: 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. 2020-05-25.
4. Africa International University, History, Official Website, Kenya, February 4, 2017
5. Web site: Africa International University - Our History. www.aiu.ac.ke. 2020-05-24.
6. Web site: See courses offered at Africa International University. 2014-10-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20141008010827/http://www.aiu.ac.ke/index.php/admissions/courses-offered.html. 2014-10-08. dead.
7. Web site: Africa International University Granted Kenyan Charter as a "Mark of Quality" . Nicholas, Daniel J., International Bulletin of Missionary Research . 17 February 2013 . 22 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160822054636/https://www.questia.com/read/1P3-2419849591/africa-international-university-granted-kenyan-charter . dead .
8. Web site: Africa International University. www.4icu.org. 17 February 2013.
9. Web site: Africa International University - Business Administration . 2022-09-01 . www.aiu.ac.ke.