Malawi Adventist University

Malawi Adventist University
Established 1969
Type Private
Religious affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Location Ntcheu, Malawi
13°57′00″N 33°42′00″E / 13.9500°N 33.7000°ECoordinates: 13°57′00″N 33°42′00″E / 13.9500°N 33.7000°E
Website Official website

Malawi Adventist University is a private Christian in Ntcheu Malawi affiliated to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[1]

It is run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and is part of its system of higher education the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[2][3][4] [5]


History

The beginning of the Seventh-day Adventist education in this part of Africa dates back to the establishment of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the region. The earliest church was established in Tanzania in 1903, followed by church work around Lake Victoria.

Many primary and secondary school have since been established. Some of these have been offering post secondary education, but none of them has offered a full bachelor's degree program. For this reason, students desiring that level of education in an Adventist institution before 1980 had to go outside Eastern Africa.

Purpose

The University is an integral part of society with a function of lifting the vision of society by challenging and motivating its students to develop to the highest possible goals. This is done through programmes geared to serve the needs of the community and the general public.


References

  1. "University students donate mk800000 items to Ntcheu-hospital". www.malawivoice.com. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  2. http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
  3. http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm
  4. "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 2010-06-18.
  5. Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.

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