KAG EAST University is a premier Pentecostal University for training people for relevant ministry. It is recognized throughout Africa for distinctive graduates who are servant leaders full of the Holy Spirit, Faculty that are distinguished for their writing, research, and teaching ministry fields, programs that address present and future needs of the Church reaching the unreached and discipling believers, and campuses which fit the mission by providing beautiful, spacious and spiritually conducive places for learning.
KAG EAST University exists to prepare students for life and ministry in the dynamic African context. It provides a special environment for education and spiritual development. The school has developed effective curricula to train those individuals who have a clear objective and purpose in life.
KAG EAST University is aspiring to remain on the cutting edge of today?s professional fields and vocational ministry training. Our commitment to the integration of faith, learning, and life attracts and targets not only offer academic studies, but moral and ethical standards among its students to serve the variety of situations they will be placed. Our intention is to qualify students who have a strong commitment to academics and an even stronger desire to combine their Christian faith with every aspect of their lives.
KAG EAST University approaches the total educational program from a Christian perspective. KAG EAST University attempts to carry out comprehensive educational training to prepare students to reach their maximum fulfillment in serving God, church, fellow man, and country in the changing educational, economic, political, and social situation of today.
As a Christian Institution, KAG EAST University?s education is designed to be holistic. It is very important that all persons involved in the educational process gain knowledge and skills that would enable them to respond to situations and problems effectively. They must be transformed through a personal encounter with God in Jesus Christ. KAG EAST University also believes that men and women experiencing this transformation will seek to live individually and collectively by the affirmation that Jesus is Saviour and Lord.
The KAG EAST University Faculty has identified the following as the institution?s Core Values.
- Christ-Centered: We believe Jesus Christ is the Saviour and Lord, is the ultimate focus and purpose of KAG EAST University. He is the supreme model, demonstrating a life of genuine integrity, holiness, and biblical servant leadership.
- Biblical: The Holy Bible, is the inspired Word of God, and is the basis for our faith and practice. It is the authoritative foundation of KAG EAST University, defining our purpose and essence.
- Pentecostal: Rooted in the purpose and practice of Pentecostal theology, KAG EAST University creates an atmosphere to experience the power of the Holy Spirit, allowing people to fulfill their God-given purpose in their lives.
- Missional: We are passionate about missions. KAG EAST University equips individuals to strategically serve in cross-cultural situations and engage the nations as transformers of society.
- Educational: We value academic excellence and emphasize creative thinking, critical writing, cultural relevance, community influence, and Christian spirituality and maturity. KAG EAST University develops scholars through research, teaching, and praxis.
EAST will be a premier Pentecostal university for training people for relevant ministry. It will be recognized throughout Africa for the following distinctive
- Graduates who are servant leaders full of the Holy Spirit
- Faculty that are distinguished for their writing, research, and teaching in ministry fields
- Programs that address present and future needs of the church reaching the unreached and discipling believers, and
- Campuses that fit the mission by providing beautiful, spacious, and spiritually conducive places for learning
Why study at KAG East University
Our students and graduates are our best testaments to the truth of our program. Ask any one of them. See if they don't speak with enthusiasm and passion about their experience at EAST.
I sincerely believe that if you come check us out you will see what hundreds of graduates have found - that EAST is the right place for you.
If you would like to talk to someone about a visit to our campus, contact us at the phone numbers or email addresses. We would love to answer your questions, give you a tour, and meet you face to face. If EAST is not what you are looking for, no problem; but if EAST fits your style, we would love to have you as part of the family. Come on; take a look at EAST:
KAG East University - History
KAG EAST University was formerly known as East Africa School of Theology (EAST), the institution is owned wholly by the Kenya Assemblies of God Church.
EAST was founded in 1968 in Arusha, Tanzania. It was called Northern Tanzania Bible School.
The school opened the present Buru Buru campus in Nairobi in 1979 and the name was changed to East Africa School of Theology.
Students have come from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Over 1300 students have graduated and are now serving in a variety of ministries throughout East Africa and beyond.
EAST has trained students from 197 denominations many of whom are now in leadership positions.
Pay Us a visit
Right next to Mutindwa Market (Mutindwa Stage) Mumias South Road, Phase 4, Buru Buru Estate, Nairobi, Kenya.In addition to the main campus in Buru Buru, EAST has an extension
campus in Kisumu, Cohorts in Malindi, Mombasa and Kitale and a 58 acre
property in Kitengela which is being developed into the main campus in
accordance with the vision.