Scott Christian University

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Scott Christian University
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Former name
Scott Theological College
Established1962
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Morompi Ole Ronkei
Students2000 (Approx.) [1]
Location,
1°30′S37°16′E / 1.500°S 37.267°E / -1.500; 37.267
Website www.scott.ac.ke
Scott Christian University

Scott Christian University (SCU) is a private Christian university in Machakos, Kenya. [2]

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History

It was established by the Africa Inland Mission in 1962 as Scott Theological College (STC), and named after AIM's founder, Peter Cameron Scott.

Scott received its university charter in 1997, adopting its present name in 2012. [1] [3] [4]

Academics

Scott christian university Academic Division is composed of three schools:

Scott publishes an academic journal, the Africa Journal of Evangelical Theology . (AJET)

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References

  1. 1 2 Nguru, Faith W. (2014). "Christian Higher Education in Kenya: An Overview". Christian Higher Education: A Global Reconnaissance. Eerdmans. p. 57. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  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. "History & 50th Anniversary". Scott Christian University. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  4. "Home". Scott Christian University. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  5. "Scott Christian University academic schools".