Adventist University of Africa

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Adventist University of Africa
AUA
MottoDeveloping Leaders for Service
Type Private
Established2006
Accreditation Commission for University Education, Kenya and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities
Affiliation Seventh-day Adventist Church
Chancellor Dr. Harrington Akombwa
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vincent Richard Injety
Location,
1°24′04″S36°43′21″E / 1.401239°S 36.722595°E / -1.401239; 36.722595
Colors    Blue and Gold
Website www.aua.ac.ke

About

Adventist University of Africa

The Adventist University of Africa is a Seventh-day Adventist university that offers postgraduate education with a mandate to train leaders to serve both the Church and Society. [1] The University is accredited by the Commission for University Education, Kenya and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities.

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Schools and Programmes offered

Adventist University of Africa (AUA) has two Schools: the Theological Seminary and the School of Postgraduate Studies. [2] The Seminary offers the following theological programmes:

While the School of Postgraduate Studies offers the following programmes:

[3]

Location

Adventist University of Africa has its headquarters in East-Central Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Nairobi, Kenya. The courses are taught at various extension instructional locations such as Helderberg College, Valley View University, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Solusi University, and Babcock University. [4]

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References

  1. "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.
  2. "Academics".
  3. "Welcome to Adventist University of Africa". www.aua.ac.ke. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  4. Adventist Yearbook. Office of Statistics and Archives. Retrieved 2009-08-20