Pan Africa Christian University (PAC University) is a private Christian university located in Kenya, chartered by the Commission for University Education in Kenya. As the Leadership University of Choice, it is a cosmopolitan institution of higher learning with students, staff, and faculty drawn from nations across Africa and the world. The university's diversity offers a unique platform for an expanded worldview through healthy social interactions.
Vision, Mission, and Values
PAC University is more than an academic institution, with every experience intentionally designed to offer a holistic approach to leadership development. The academic experience meets with the spiritual and extra-curricular experiences to make a perfect blend that constitutes PAC University’s enriching environment.
Our Vision: To be a world-class Christian university, characterized by high quality, transformative and value-based education.
Our Mission: To develop transformative godly Christian leaders through training, research, and innovation for service to God in the Church and community.
Our Core Values:
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- The pursuit of truth and moral integrity
- Stressing the importance of people
- Mutual respect and collaboration for PAC’s diverse community
- Priority and focus on biblical and spiritual formation
- The relevance of training in content, structure and process
- Excellence in work, spiritual walk, and service among students, faculty, and staff
- Instilling servant leadership values among students, faculty, and staff
Core Commitments
PAC University is committed to:
- Quality emphasis on practical experience and leadership development
- The community of faith from diverse cultures embracing PAC’s mission and statement of faith
- Quality teaching and learning
- Employing high-performance professional personnel
- Information technology
- Strategic planning and assessment
- Outreach to the society through various communication vehicles in building strategic alliances and promoting the search for truth, love and justice
- Research and scholarship in addressing critical social issues
- Community service by being a leading Christian resource center to the society
Objectives
The university aims to:
- Provide university-level instruction in higher education for Christian faith and practice.
- Prepare for the churches of Africa: mature, committed, and conscientious ministerial leaders to serve with competence in ministries of the Church.
- Equip students for Christian service in positions of leadership and activity in various Christian ministries and secular vocations.
- Develop and transmit knowledge and skills through research and training at the university level.
- Further preserve, develop, produce, process, transmit and disseminate knowledge, and thereby stimulate the spiritual, religious and intellectual life and cultural development of Kenya and Africa at large.
- Play an effective role in the development and expansion of the African Church and its leadership.
Specifically, PAC University desires to develop in each student:
- A vibrant, growing relationship with God.
- A sound evangelical theological foundation, based on an understanding of the historical background and context of the Bible, proper methodology of Biblical interpretation and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.
A Brief History
Established in 1989, Pan Africa Christian University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of Nairobi. With changes in the Higher Education sector in Kenya, the college grew to a point where it was Chartered as a Private University by President Mwai Kibaki in February 2008.
Academic Programs
PAC University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
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PAC University offers a conducive teaching-learning environment that makes studying fun and interactive and creates a home away from home for our students. Our teaching staff comprises both local and international faculty, who are highly trained from renowned institutions worldwide. Through their hard work and personalized attention, they will mentor you into becoming the leader God designed you to be.
The academic programs include:
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology
This program offers in-depth studies of biblical texts and theological principles, preparing you for a variety of roles in religious and secular contexts. You'll engage with critical interpretations, understand the historical context, and explore application within contemporary society.
Graduating from this program can lead to careers in ministry, education, counseling, social services, or further studies in theology and related fields.
PAC 41T (Gulberg Lahore) Campus Tour
Tuition Fees
At PAC, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year.
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Tuition fees vary for locals and international students:
- For local students, it starts from 19 USD per year.
- For international students, it starts from 2,500 USD per year.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
| Degree | Local Students (USD/year) | Foreign Students (USD/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 19 | 2,500 |
| Master | 19 | 2,500 |
Campus Life
The campus of PAC is suburban. Students live in a close-knit community and enjoy the benefits of the natural environment around them. However, they also have access to urban entertainment such as shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book.
Student life at PAC is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances - all this is an integral part of studenthood.
