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PHD Theology Application Form

This document appears to be an application form for a PhD in Theological Studies at Africa International University. It requests personal information such as name, address, education history, language competencies, and work experience from the applicant. The form also provides instructions for admission requirements including requiring a Master's degree in theology, biblical studies, church history or missions. It will be reviewed by the university and a decision made on admitting, deferring or rejecting the applicant.

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Address: P.O.

Box 24686, 00502 Karen, Nairobi,KENYA


Tel: +254(0)20 2603663/4
Admissions Hotlines: +254 725 841 885 +254 734 958 482
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aiu.ac.ke

PHD IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES APPLICATION FORM

1. FULL NAMES (Please print clearly) Affix


LOLO SILAS OCHAMI Passport Size
Family/Surname (Last) First Middle
Name(s) on previous records, if different from above Photograph
N/A. Here

Title (bar those that do not apply): Rev. / Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Miss / Ms.
__________________________________________________________

Indicate here which concentration you are applying for.

(a) Systematic Theology  f) Biblical Studies 


(b) Theology and Culture  Specialising in New Testament: 
(c) Theology and Development  Specialising in Old Testament: 

(d) Missions Studies  h) World Christianity 

(e) Practical Theology 

Year in which you wish to begin your studies at AIU: 2021

2. CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS


SILAS OCHAMI LOLO,
P.O. BOX 77, KAKAMEGA.
Tel.: Home____________________________ Work: _____________________________
Fax: _________________________________E-Mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +254719229828

Office Use only:


Date application form received: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date application file complete: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Admission (give dates of the following decisions):
Recommended: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rejected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Attach a clear statement of reasons for an application that is deferred or rejected]

Constituents: Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST), Institute for the Study of African Realities (ISAR),
School of Business and Economics (SBE) and School of Arts and Social Sciences (SEAS)
PART 1: OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION
3. OTHER PERSONAL DATA

Male

Female
4. BIRTHDATE
Day: 24th Month: FEB. Year: 1976. Age: 45

5. NATIONALITY
Country of birth: KENYA. Nationality: KENYAN Ethnicity: LUHYA
Passport No: ______N/A_____________ ID No.(Kenyans) :_____20351666____________
Region of birth (For Internationals): _________________ County (For Kenyans): KAKAMEGA.

6. OCCUPATION
 
Pastor. Full time: Part time:
7. CHURCH AFFILIATION
GRACE LIFE CHURCH, WEBUYE.
Present Church Membership: ACTIVE How long? 2020

8. MARITAL STATUS

_______________________MARRIED_______________________________________________

9. SPOUSE'S NAME (if applicable)


_____MAGOMERE__________HARRIET_________ANYAKHANA________________
Family First Middle Before marriage

Name(s) on previous records, if different from above ___________________________________

10. CHILDREN (if applicable)

How many children will accompany you during your time at AIU? 1.
_________________________________________________________

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PART 2: PREVIOUS EDUCATION

11. COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY / SEMINARY EDUCATION

INSTITUTION DATES CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA or DEGREE DATE OF


OBTAINED (tick Yes if completed and No AWARD
if not)
From To Name of cert. and final grade Yes No
MENENGAI
HIGH
SCHOOL 1992 1995 KCSE (C+) × 1995

ELDORET DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL


POLYTECNC 2002 2004 LAB. ×
Africa
International
University
(AIU). 2012 2016 BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY × 2016

MASTER OF ARTS
AIU 2016 2019 BIBLICAL STUDIES × 2019
You must send copies of Masters’ certificates, diplomas and degrees you hold from all of the above institutions
with your application. Your application will not be processed without these. Each copy should carry your own
handwritten and signed statement: “I solemnly declare that this certificate is my own, and has not been altered
in any way.” You must present the original certificates for verification upon your arrival at AIU, before you
can register in any programme.
a) Applicants must hold a MA or MDiv degree from an academic institution recognized by the Commission of
Higher Education of the government of Kenya, or by ACTEA or ICHE, in one of the following disciplines:
Theology, Church History, Biblical Studies, or Missions. This will normally include; (1) at least 12 quarter
credits (or the equivalent) of biblical studies of which at least 3 quarter credits are in OT and 3 quarter credits
are in NT; (2) at least 9 quarter credits (or the equivalent) of theology; (3) at least 9 quarter credits (or the
equivalent) of church history, which must include a course in African church history; (4) at least 9 quarter credits
(or the equivalent) of missions studies..
b) Applicants are normally expected to remove any deficiencies in their education before admission to
the programme.
c) Applicants are required to acquire a Recognition and Equation of qualifications (R.E. Q) certificate (for
foreign certificates only). This is to be done through the Kenyan Government.

12. PREVIOUS THESIS WORK


Did you write a thesis, dissertation or project in your Masters studies?

Yes:

No:
If yes, give the title of the thesis and attach a full copy of the thesis.
Thesis Title: N/A_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Note: If your postgraduate degree did not require a thesis, you must submit a copy of a recent
academic paper or published article of theological relevance.
- Accompanying this application is a copy of my long essay (BS 771: LONG ESSAY).
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13. DISMISSALS AND PROBATION
Have you ever been denied admission to or been dismissed from any institution, or have you been
on disciplinary probation in any institution you have listed in Qn.11 above, for either academic or
moral reasons? If "yes" provide a short, accurate explanation on a separate paper.

Yes:

No:
14. LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES

Mother Tongue: COMPETENT.

Which of the following languages do you have working knowledge and competency in?
English:  French 
German:  Portuguese: 
Greek (NT):  Hebrew: 
Arabic: 
Other: _________________________________________

OTHER PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK [NOTE 7]


Which of the following have you studied (at least equivalent to a 3 credit hour course each)?
Semantics:  Pragmatics: 

Discourse:  Social worlds (Old or New Testament): 

NB:
Applicants must present evidence in one of the following language competencies: (i) three terms at MA-
level (or the equivalent) of at least one biblical language (Koine Greek or classical Hebrew); (ii) German
(competence in reading theological literature); (iii) French (competence in reading theological literature; (iv)
fluency in the language of the culture on which the applicant proposes to do research.
Competence in German and French may be demonstrated by means of University transcripts or of a
certificate (for example from the Goethe Institute or the Alliance Française), or by means of a translation
test administered by the Theology PhD Programme. The French or German competency can be fulfilled
whilst enrolled in the program.

PART 3: WORK EXPERIENCE

15. PROFESSIONAL OR ACADEMIC CONFERENCES


Give details of any professional or academic conferences which you have attended, and any papers you have presented
(Conference, date, title of paper).
Attended the 2018 international conference held from 14th to 16th March at Africa International University,
Nairobi-Kenya.
THEME: Ensuring Quality Education Through Ethical and Value-based Principles: A focus on Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG 4).

16. PUBLICATIONS
If you have written and published any work, please give details below.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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17. OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
On separate paper, submit a résumé / CV of all other relevant work experience and further study since
leaving secondary school.

Part 4: application for the PhD study programme

18. Why do you want to do doctoral studies?


___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

19.How will a doctoral degree contribute to your Christian service?


___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

20. TENTATIVE THESIS PROPOSAL.

What areas of Theology are you especially interested in?


__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Give a working title for a proposed doctoral dissertation topic.


__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

In not more than 4 A4 pages write a dissertation proposal which includes the following items: (a) research problem
(including the background and motivation for the research, as well as a problem statement); (b) purpose statement;
(c) research questions; (d) research objectives; (e) methodology; (f) significance of the research; (g) bibliography

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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT to the doctoral programme

Please sign and return this application form, duly completed so as to reach the Registrar before 15th June which
are the application deadlines for September enrolment.

(a) In signing this application form, I promise, if accepted as a student, to be subject to regulations governing
the social, educational and spiritual standards of AIU.

(b) I affirm that all statements on this application are true to the best of my knowledge and understand
that misrepresentation may lead to dismissal.

SIGNATURE: ___________________________ DATE: ____________

RETURN THIS COMPLETED FORM AND ALL ENCLOSURES


(See lists below) TO THE REGISTRAR.

The Registrar,
Africa International University
PO Box 24686
Karen 00502
Nairobi, Kenya.
[email protected]

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Other Documents to submit in Application


For the PhD programme

1. STATEMENT OF FAITH:
On separate sheets of paper write briefly your understanding of each article of the AIU statement of
faith (enclosed).

2. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Complete this section on separate sheets of paper (approximately 1 page for each part).
1. Explain in several paragraphs how you became a Christian and how you know that you had a
definite conversion experience.
2. Since becoming a Christian, how have you matured spiritually? How do you face the day to day
challenges of life?
3. What evidence is there that God is calling you to the ministry for which you are seeking training at AIU?
4. What is your vision in terms of ministry upon graduation?

3. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM (EPE)


Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English. Applicants whose previous
university studies have not been conducted in English must submit a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper
version) or the equivalent: a TOEFL CBT (computer version) score of at least 200; a TOEFL IBT (internet
version) score of at least 100; an IELTS score of at least 8; or a Cambridge Exam ranking of at least CPE.

Please put a tick in the appropriate box if you have already taken an English proficiency test:
 
TOEFL IELTS 
Other standard test. If so, state which ___________

If you have not taken any of these, indicate intended test date: ________________________

4. REFERENCES
On a separate paper, provide a typed list of four referees who are not relatives. Each referee will be required to
provide a competent written recommendation on your behalf.
Each reference should list (1) name, (2) mailing address, (3) telephone, mobile, fax numbers, and (4) email address
for contact.
1) Two professors under whom you have studied at Masters level.
2) Your present or most recent employer.
3) An experienced supervisor at work to whom you report and who is in a position to provide a
recommendation of your proficiency.
4) The Pastor of your Church who has known you for more than one year.
5. SPOUSE’S STUDIES
Spouses of applicants who intend to pursue educational studies while at A.I.U must submit a separate
application form.

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HEALTH DECLARATION
The AIU doctoral programme is an arduous four-year period. It is important that each student enjoys a high
level of good health. We therefore request that you complete the following questions.

a) Specify any form of disability which requires you to have special consideration in housing,
seminars, travel, or food (e.g., sight, hearing, and physical mobility).

___________________________________________________________________________

b) Will your church, Para-church organisation, or employer cover your family’s health costs while you are at
NEGST?

Yes:

No:

c) Will you subscribe to the AIU health scheme? This is mandatory to all

resident students Yes:

No:

d) Do you agree to undergo a rigorous physical examination in Nairobi before



registering? Yes:

No:
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SENDING ORGANISATION DECLARATION

Is a church, Para-church organization, or other institution sending you for doctoral studies?

Yes:

No:

Will this organization receive you back into their employment after you complete these studies?

Yes:

No:

Give the name, address and other contact of the person in your sending organisation who will provide a
written commitment to release you for studies and receive you back afterwards.
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Tel.: Home____________________________ Work: ____________________________
Fax: _________________________________E-Mail: ___________________________

FINANCES
How do you anticipate financing your studies? Explain how you expect to have your studies funded:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Do you have any donor organization or foundation that has made any commitment? Please provide name(s) and
contact addresses of the specific organisations, if any.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Students who will require some help to meet study costs must request such in a separate letter. Note
carefully that no student can be admitted without the strong commitment of his/her sponsors, or
without assurance that all costs for the four-year programme will be met in full.

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NB: KINDLY ENSURE YOU ATTACH THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW WITH
YOUR APPLICATION.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

ITEM TICK IF
ATTACHED

Applications Fees Receipts (Kshs.2,500)


2 Passport size Photos
Certified/Official Masters Transcript
Copies of all academic Transcripts (Secondary & Post-secondary)
Copy of Certificate (Masters).
Write-up of own understanding of the AIU Statement of Faith
Biographical Sketch
English proficiency (For applicant from Non-English entry programmes)
Curriculum Vitae
Signed AIU Statement of Faith
Copy of National ID card/birth certificate/passport bio-data page
Photocopy of
Masters thesis / 2 Long essays
Dissertation or Project (BTS)
Recognition & Equation of Qualifications (REQ) certificate
(for applicants with a masters degree from a foreign education system)
Typed Initial Draft of Doctoral Thesis Proposal
References:
Pastor
Professor 1
Professor 2
Employer

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Recommendation Form
Professor
Ph.D. Program, Africa International UniversityIndicate the concentration to which you are applying:

PhD in Theology – Systematic TheologyPhD in Theology -Theology and Development.

 
PhD in Theology -Theology and Culture. PhD in Theology –Practical Theology
 
PhD in Theology – Biblical Studies PhD in Theology – World Christianity

PhD in Theology – Missions Studies

Name
Address
Phone Email

Recommender

Africa International University requires applicants to submit letters of recommendation. The recommendation form is to be
completed and returned in a sealed envelope to AIU whose address appears below.

Name

Title

Institution or Agency

Telephone Email
May we contact you if we have additional  
questions? Yes No
Write as fully as you can about the candidate. We are looking for applicants with strong intellectual capacity and sufficient
preparation to successfully complete the school’s program.

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

2. What do you consider the applicant’s strengths?

3. What do you consider the applicant’s weaknesses?

4. Describe an activity or program in which the applicant has been involved that displays his/her leadership
ability or potential.

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5. What do you feel would be the applicant’s greatest difficulty in an intensive graduate school program? Does
the applicant need any additional preparation?

Rate the applicant in the areas indicated below.

Unable to Marginal Average Good Excellent Superior Equal to the


Comment (Lower 50%) (Top 50%) (Top 25%) (Top 10%) (Top 3%) Best
Intellectual ability
Analytic frame of mind
Problem-solving skills
Time management skills
Quality of oral expression
Quality of written expression
Motivation and initiative
Leadership
Organization
Sense of Humor
Emotional maturity
Ability to work with others
Professional integrity
Research ability
Potential as a university lecturer

  
6. Please check one of the following: I strongly recommend recommend do not recommend the applicant.
7. Please make any additional comments about the applicant’s potential or personal qualities which you feel
would be helpful for the admissions committee.

Signature Date
Day/Month/Year

Africa International University


P.O. Box 24686
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 254-2-882104/5, 882038
Fax: 254-2-992906

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Recommendation Form
Pastor

Ph.D. Program, Africa International University

Indicate the concentration to which you are applying:



PhD in Theology – Systematic TheologyPhD in Theology -Theology and Development.

 
PhD in Theology -Theology and Culture. PhD in Theology –Practical Theology
 
PhD in Theology – Biblical Studies PhD in Theology – World Christianity

PhD in Theology – Missions Studies

Name
Address
Phone Email

Recommender

Africa International University requires applicants to submit letters of recommendation. The recommendation form is to be
completed and returned in a sealed envelope to AIU whose address appears below.

Name

Title

Institution or Agency

Telephone Email
May we contact you if we have additional  
questions? Yes No
Write as fully as you can about the candidate. We are looking for applicants with strong spiritual maturity, intellectual capacity,
and sufficient preparation to successfully complete the school’s program.

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

2. Is the applicant living a consistent Christian life?

3. What do you consider the applicant’s strengths? Weaknesses?

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4. Describe an activity or program in which the applicant has been involved that displays his/her leadership
ability or potential.

5. What do you feel would be the applicant’s greatest difficulty in an intensive graduate school program? Does
the applicant need any additional preparation?

Rate the applicant in the areas indicated below.

Unable to Marginal Average Good Excellent Superior Equal to the


Comment (Lower 50%) (Top 50%) (Top 25%) (Top 10%) (Top 3%) Best
Spiritual life
Purposefulness
Teachability
Dependability
Judgment
Initiative
Quality of work
Attitude
Creativity
Influence on others
Leadership
Emotional maturity
Ability to work with others
Integrity

  
6. Please check one of the following: I strongly recommend recommend do not recommend the applicant.
7. Please make any additional comments about the applicant’s potential or personal qualities which you feel
would be helpful for the admissions committee.

Signature Date
Day/Month/Year

Africa International University


P.O. Box 24686
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 254-2-882104/5, 882038
Fax: 254-2-992906

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Recommendation Form
Employer
Ph.D. Program, Africa International University

Indicate the concentration to which you are applying:



PhD in Theology – Systematic TheologyPhD in Theology -Theology and Development.

 
PhD in Theology -Theology and Culture. PhD in Theology –Practical Theology
 
PhD in Theology – Biblical Studies PhD in Theology – World Christianity

PhD in Theology – Missions Studies

Name
Address
Phone Email

Recommender

Africa International University requires applicants to submit letters of recommendation. The recommendation form is to be
completed and returned in a sealed envelope to AIU whose address appears below.

Name

Title

Institution or Agency

Telephone Email
May we contact you if we have additional  
questions? Yes No
Write as fully as you can about the candidate. We are looking for applicants with strong intellectual capacity and sufficient
preparation to successfully complete the school’s program.

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

2. What do you consider the applicant’s strengths?

3. What do you consider the applicant’s weaknesses?

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4. Describe an activity or program in which the applicant has been involved that displays his/her leadership
ability or potential.

5. What do you feel would be the applicant’s greatest difficulty in an intensive graduate school program? Does
the applicant need any additional preparation?

Rate the applicant in the areas indicated below.

Unable to Marginal Average Good Excellent Superior Equal to the


Comment (Lower 50%) (Top 50%) (Top 25%) (Top 10%) (Top 3%) Best
Intellectual ability
Analytic frame of mind
Problem-solving skills
Time management skills
Quality of oral expression
Quality of written expression
Motivation and initiative
Leadership
Organization
Sense of Humor
Emotional maturity
Ability to work with others
Professional integrity
Research ability
Potential as a university lecturer

  
6. Please check one of the following: I strongly recommend recommend do not recommend the applicant.
7. Please make any additional comments about the applicant’s potential or personal qualities which you feel
would be helpful for the admissions committee.

Signature Date
Day/Month/Year

Africa International University


P.O. Box 24686 16
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 254-2-882104/5, 882038
AIU STATEMENT OF FAITH

Africa International University is founded on the Bible and its revelation of Jesus Christ. Its constitution enshrines the
Statement of Faith of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa, which reads as follows: - We believe in: -

(i) THE HOLY SCRIPTURES of the Old and the New Testament (a total of 66 Books) are the
Word of God. It is divinely inspired, infallible, inerrant, and entirely trustworthy and serves as
a supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct (2 Tim.3: 16-17).
(ii) GOD is ONE. The one God is eternally self-existent in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy
Spirit (Deut.6:4-5; Mt. 28:19)
(iii) JESUS CHRIST is Saviour and Lord. As God, He was manifest in the flesh. We believe His
virgin birth; His sinless human life; His divine miracles; His vicarious and atoning death, His
bodily resurrection; His ascension; His mediatorial work; and His future personal return in
Power and Glory (Lk.1: 32-33; Jn.1: 1-4; 1 Tim.2: 5-6; 6:13-16).
(iv) HOLY SPIRIT is God. As the third Person in the Godhead, He indwells every believer upon
conversion and enables the believer to live a holy life; to witness in power; and to work for
the Lord Jesus Christ (Act. 5:3-4; Mt.28: 19; Acts.1: 8).
(v) HUMAN BEINGS were made in the image of God and sinless. By choice, humans fell out of
favour into sin. In God’s mercy, SALVATION comes to every lost and sinful person freely
and simply by faith in Jesus Christ who shed His blood for sin, and through regeneration by
the Holy Spirit (Gen.1: 26-28; 3:1-21; Jn.1: 11-13, 1Cor. 12:13).
(vi) All believers in Jesus Christ are ONE BODY, the Church, of which He is the Head (1 Cor.
12:13; Eph.2: 14-22).
(vii) SATAN is a fallen angel whose intent is to supplant God and frustrate His purpose, and
whose ultimate end is consignment to eternal punishment (Lk. 10:17-18; Rev. 20:10).
(viii) BODILY RESURRECTION of all the dead will take place someday. Believers in Christ will
rise unto everlasting blessedness while unbelievers will rise unto judgement and everlasting
punishment (Rev. 20:11-15; 2 Cor.5: 9-10).

Please sign below if you subscribe with the AIU “Statement of Faith”

Applicant name : …………………….…………………………...…

Signature :…….…………………………………………….….

Date :…………………….……………………….…..….

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Notes accompanying application forms


NB: All applicants read these notes carefully. Failure to comply with their requirements may affect
your application, admission or registration into the doctoral programme.
1. All applicants will initially register as Supervised Postgraduate Students in biblical studies or in translation.
Candidates’ success will be reviewed after the first year, and those with good prospects of completing a
doctoral dissertation will have their registration changed to that of Doctoral Candidate.
2. Applications for MTh or MPhil only should be completed on the appropriate form.
3. AIU considers applications from a university or seminary accredited by 1) a national government; 2)
ACTEA accredited or ACTEA ACTC status; 3) an agency recognized by ACTEA.
4. All applicants must submit test scores from a Standard English Proficiency Test, such as TOEFL or IELTS. See
Q. 24.
5. AIU regulations for the academic research PhD require you to have an active knowledge of Hebrew and Greek
sufficient for reading and exegesis. This is equivalent to two years study in one language and a minimum of one
year for the other. Applicants, who are deficient in knowledge of one or other biblical language, must make
arrangements to make good the lack before they can be registered for the doctoral programme. This may
require a three-month period of residence at AIU prior to registration. The Board of Studies will require you to
demonstrate your skill before you can proceed with registration.
6. All students in PhD programmes must demonstrate reading fluency in French and or German before they begin
writing their dissertation. This is normally 18 months into the programme. The Board of Studies will require
you to demonstrate your skill before you can proceed.
7. AIU doctoral regulations require you to have had the equivalent of one graduate course of study in semantics,
pragmatics, discourse, and social or cultural worlds of Old and/or New Testament. Applicants who lack any of
these, or who are deficient in knowledge of biblical languages, must make arrangements to take up residence
at AIU for three months preceding registration for the doctoral programme, and undertake upgrade courses.
8. If you are admitted, you will provide a full proposal by the end of your first year of study. This full proposal
may be on a different topic from what you have specified in your application. At that time, the Board of
Doctoral Studies must approve your final submission.
9. The PhD programme will be an arduous four years of study. Before you proceed with registering, the Board of
Doctoral Studies will require you to undergo a careful physical examination in Nairobi at a medical
practitioner of AIU’s choice. You will not proceed to registration before undertaking such an examination.
10. If a church, para-church or other organisation is sending you for doctoral studies and intends to receive you
back into their service afterwards, this application requires a clear written commitment from the organisation.
This commitment must state that they are sending you for studies, releasing you full time for the duration of the
study programme (48 months), and committing themselves to receiving you back into employment after studies.
11. Applicants who are so sponsored may apply for scholarship assistance on the basis of this written
recommendation from their sending organisation. In all cases the sending organisation must specify what
support they will contribute to your time at AIU.
12. As an indication of your acceptance of the financial costs of your studies at AIU, you are asked to
contribute $2,000 US each year for four years towards your studies, to be raised from your own community.

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CHECK LIST of ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS
To process your application, you must include the following list of items. Failure to do so may delay the
application process.

Put a tick at items you have completed already:

This form, duly completed



A recent passport size photograph of yourself

Application fee (Kshs. 2,500 (if not sent already)

Copies of Secondary and post-secondary Transcripts

Copies of Secondary and post-secondary Certificates

Official post-graduate transcript (to be sent directly to Registrar) 
Photocopy of Masters Thesis, Dissertation or Project Abstract 
Statement of Faith and your viewpoints on each article 
Biographical Sketch 
Typed Exegetical paper 
English Proficiency Certificate 
Typed initial doctoral thesis proposal 
1 Pastor, 2 Professor and 1 Employer recommendations duly filled and signed

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