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Masters, degree, diploma and certificate programmes across theology, education and TIVET. All accredited by the Commission for University Education.

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A quick overview of our three schools. Select a school to see its full list of programmes, levels and study modes.

School 01 School of Theology

School of Theology

The oldest school at SCU — training pastors, biblical scholars and theological educators for ministry in Africa and beyond.

9 programmesCertificate → PhD
School 02 School of Education

School of Education

Teacher education from a Christian worldview — forming teachers, counsellors and educational leaders for Kenya and the region.

7 programmesDiploma → Masters
School 03 School of TIVET

School of TIVET

Technical and vocational education and training — business, technology and development for graduates who lead the marketplace with integrity.

8 programmesCertificate → Masters
School 01

School of Theology

The oldest school at SCU and the heart of our identity. We train pastors, biblical scholars, theological educators and parachurch leaders for ministry in Africa and beyond.

Faculty include active church planters, missiologists and biblical scholars with PhDs from institutions in Kenya, the UK, South Africa and the United States. The school is accredited by the Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) in addition to CUE.

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Programme Level Duration Mode
PhD in TheologyDoctoral4–6 yearsBy researchDetails →
MA in Biblical StudiesMasters2 yearsTrimesterDetails →
MA in Pastoral TheologyMasters2 yearsTrimester · OnlineDetails →
MA in MissiologyMasters2 yearsTrimesterDetails →
Master of Divinity (MDiv)Masters3 yearsRegularDetails →
BA in Bible & TheologyDegree4 yearsRegularDetails →
BA in Theology & Pastoral StudiesDegree4 yearsRegular · EveningDetails →
Diploma in Bible & TheologyDiploma2 yearsRegular · TrimesterDetails →
Certificate in Christian MinistryCertificate1 yearRegularDetails →
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School 02

School of Education

Teacher education from a Christian worldview. Our graduates teach in secondary schools, colleges and church-based institutions across Kenya and the region.

The school combines coursework in pedagogy and subject specialization with extensive teaching practice. We hold the TSC accreditation required for state-school teaching in Kenya.

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ProgrammeLevelDurationMode
MEd in Educational LeadershipMasters2 yearsTrimesterDetails →
MA in Counselling PsychologyMasters2 yearsTrimesterDetails →
BEd ArtsDegree4 yearsRegularDetails →
BEd ScienceDegree4 yearsRegularDetails →
BA in Counselling PsychologyDegree4 yearsRegular · EveningDetails →
BA in Christian EducationDegree4 yearsRegularDetails →
Diploma in Counselling PsychologyDiploma2 yearsRegular · TrimesterDetails →
School 03

School of TIVET

Technical and vocational education and training in business, technology and development. We prepare graduates to lead in the marketplace with technical competence and ethical clarity.

The school is built around small cohorts, faculty with industry experience, and partnerships with employers in Kenya — including ABSA, KCB and a network of NGOs working in Eastern Africa.

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TIVET studio at SCU
ProgrammeLevelDurationMode
Master of Business AdministrationMasters2 yearsTrimester · WeekendDetails →
MA in Development StudiesMasters2 yearsTrimesterDetails →
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)Degree4 yearsRegular · EveningDetails →
Bachelor of Business Information Tech.Degree4 yearsRegularDetails →
BA in Community DevelopmentDegree4 yearsRegular · OnlineDetails →
BA in Mass CommunicationDegree4 yearsRegularDetails →
Diploma in Business Information Tech.Diploma2 yearsRegular · TrimesterDetails →
Certificate in Business ManagementCertificate1 yearRegularDetails →
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