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SCU's second campus officially opened its doors this month, expanding the university's reach into the Rift Valley with theology, education and business programmes.
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Every programme at SCU is designed to form the whole person — intellect, character and faith — so our graduates lead with competence and conviction wherever they are sent.
Mentorship and Christian discipleship are woven into academic life, not bolted on.
You learn directly from PhD-holding lecturers and active practitioners who know you by name.
Our alumni serve the church, the classroom and the marketplace in 30+ countries.
“To one mature person — εις ἄνδρα τέλειον.”
Founded in 1962 as Scott Theological College, our university has trained generations of Christian leaders across East Africa. Today we are a fully chartered university offering bachelors, masters and doctoral programmes across three schools.
Education for mind, character and spirit — preparing the whole person for service.
Faithful to Scripture and the historic Africa Inland Church tradition.
Accredited by the Commission for University Education, with research-active faculty.
Anchored in Machakos, sending graduates across Africa and the world.
Each school combines academic depth with hands-on practice and Christian formation. Choose the path that fits your calling.
Train for pastoral ministry, biblical scholarship and the Christian academy. The oldest school at SCU and the heart of our identity.
Form the next generation of teachers, counsellors and educational leaders for Kenya and the region.
Technical and vocational education and training — business, IT and development studies for graduates who will shape industry with integrity.
From certificate through doctorate across three schools and two campuses.
Pastors, teachers and professionals serving across 30+ countries.
Including 38 PhD-holding lecturers and active researchers.
Established 1962 by the Africa Inland Church Kenya.
SCU's second campus officially opened its doors this month, expanding the university's reach into the Rift Valley with theology, education and business programmes.
A new programme will deliver theology and life-skills training inside the regional correctional facility.
Dr. Wanjiku and three undergraduates discuss closing the gender gap in Kenyan science.
Open days, public lectures, worship nights and our annual Campus-to-Campus Marathon. Visit us in Machakos or join online.
A 50 km relay between our two campuses raising funds for student scholarships. In 2025 we raised KSh 4.2M and placed 86 students into bachelors programmes.
Register a teamSCU did not just train me to preach — it formed me to think theologically about the everyday work of a pastor in a Nairobi estate.
The teacher-education programme is the only reason I am the principal I am today. Small classes, serious lecturers, and a faith that takes scholarship seriously.
I came for the business school and stayed for the community. Four years later I run a consulting firm — and a Bible study group of fellow alumni in Westlands.
Applications are open for undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes. Speak to an admissions counsellor about scholarships and pathways.