MASTER OF ARTS
IN
LEADERSHIP
APPLICATION PACKET
Application Procedures
Application forms should be completed and received by December 1 each year prior to enrolment in January. Admission occurs as applications are received, provided applicants meet all admission criteria. Late applications may be considered only if space is available.
To speed processing, give careful attention to each part of this application. Parts left out or answered incorrectly may result in unnecessary delays. If you have difficulties understanding any part of this application, just call Pan Africa Christian University and ask to speak with the registrar or email
Steps in Applying for Admission.
1. Application for Admission, Pages 3-7
Complete the Application for Admission Forms
2. Applicants Admissions Statement
Please provide a brief description of up to five pages in which you address the points below. Please type your statement.
· How your Christian faith or personal value system impacts your view of leadership.
· Your personal opportunities and experiences in leadership positions.
· Your reasons for wanting to enhance your leadership potential through studies at Pan Africa Christian University.
· Your career/ministry goals
3. Reference Forms, Pages 9-14
The enclosed confidential reference forms should be removed and given to individuals who are able to provide insight regarding your character and professional experience. These recommendations should come from persons who are not relatives and should be submitted directly to the Academic Dean of Pan Africa Christian University. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the completed reference forms are forwarded to the university.
4. Application Fee
An application fee of 1,500 Ksh. must be included with your application for admission to Pan Africa Christian University. This fee is non- refundable.
Note: No application materials will be returned or transferred to another institution.
Return all forms to:
Registrar
Pan Africa Christian University
P.O. Box 56875 - 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
PICTURE
HERE / OFFICE USE ONLY
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Please PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS and complete all questions.
NOTE: A non-refundable application fee must accompany this application. Students from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania must pay Ksh. 1500 and students from outside of East Africa must pay US $25.00 or its equivalent in Deutsche marks or British sterling. Money orders are not acceptable.
PERSONAL DATA:1 / Name:
(Surname or Family Name) / (Other names)
2 / Address:
Telephone: / E mail:
3 / Date of Birth: / Place of Birth:
Day – Month - Year
4 / Nationality: / Country of Residence:
5 / Passport/ID#: / Expiry Date:
If not Kenyan, and resident in Kenya, VISA type:
6 / Name and address of the person PAC should contact in case of emergency:
Name / Relationship
Address / Telephone/Email
7 / Marital Status: / Single: / Engaged: / Married:
Separated: / Divorced: / Remarried:
If married, Name of spouse:
Number of children: / Their ages: / ____, / ____, / ____, / ____, / ____, / ____
If remarried, kindly explain if divorced or widowed:
If engaged, date of proposed marriage:
RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND:
8 / Have you been born-again? / When?
9 / Have you been baptized in water? / Yes / No
If yes, when?
10 / Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit? / Yes / No
With the initial evidence of speaking in tongues? (Acts 2:4, 10:6, 19:6)
Yes / No
11 / What local church are you a member of?
For how long?
What denomination does the local church that you attend belong to?
If you have attended your church for less than a year, please give the name of your previous church, as well as the Pastor’s name and address:
12 / Are you a credentialed minister (ordained or otherwise)?
Yes / No / With what denomination?
What credential do you hold?
For how long?
List the kinds of Christian ministry you have done, beginning with the most recent:
Dates:
Master of Arts in Leadership
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:
13 / Business and Entrepreneurship / Education
Christian Ministry
PREVIOUS EDUCATION:
14 / Last level completed in secondary school: / Form
Division / Aggregate / or Average
Is English your 1st / 2nd / or 3rd / Language?
How do you rate your English speaking ability?
Fair / Good / Excellent
How do you rate your English writing ability?
Fair / Good / Excellent
NOTE: / If your education has not been in English, please send results of a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or make arrangements to take the PAC University English test. Applicants are advised that a minimum score of 550 on a TOEFL or a passing grade on the PAC University test is required for admission.
15 / List all schools and colleges you have attended (beginning with secondary school):
Name / Location / Course / Diploma/Degree Issued / Date
If you did not complete any of the above course, why not?
NOTE: / Please send copies of secondary school transcripts and certificates, and official transcripts of post-secondary education to PAC University. These documents must be received before consideration for acceptance can be given. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing school.
16 / Have you ever been dismissed from a school? / Yes / No
If yes, for what reason?
MEDICAL REPORT:
17 / How would you describe your health in the past 12 months?
Poor / Fair / Good / Excellent
FINANCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT DATA:
18 / Are you currently employed? / Yes / No / Where?
List previous jobs – including type of work and employer – beginning with the most recent:
Dates:
Dates:
Dates:
List any specific work-related, non-credit courses in management, administration, personnel relations etc.) that you have completed. Include dates and Organization responsible for the course.
19 / What source of income do you have with which to pay university fees and living expenses?
Self / Parents / Church / Other
If “Other,” who:
Do you have finances for one year of study / Yes / No
Are you currently in debt? / Yes / No
If yes, by how much, and how will this debt be handled during your studies?
REFERENCES:
20 / There are three recommendation forms provided. Referees MUST NOT be relatives. Carefully follow all of the instructions on the forms. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that references are received. An application is not considered complete until all references are received.
Please give the names and addresses of the three individuals you have given your reference forms to:
(Name) / (Box Number) / (City/Town) / (Country)
(Name) / (Box Number) / (City/Town) / (Country)
(Name) / (Box Number) / (City/Town) / (Country)
GRADUATE PROGRAMME HOUSING:
21 / PAC University has limited accommodation (dormitory) available for graduate students who are single, or those married students who do not bring their family.
If admitted, do you intend to:
Live in the dormitory
Be a day scholar
APPLICANTS ADMISSIONS STATEMENT:
22 / Please provide a brief description of up to five pages in which you address the points below. Please type your statement:
§ How your Christian faith or personal value system impacts your view of leadership.
§ Your personal opportunities and experiences in leadership positions.
§ Your reasons for wanting to enhance your leadership potential through studies at Pan Africa Christian University.
§ Your career/ministry goals
Please be thoughtful in the preparation of your statement.
INTERNET
23 / In view of the fact that some courses will be delivered through the internet, would you please indicate
a) Your ability to send and receive email
b) Your ability to do word processing
c) What system you currently work in
COVENANT:
24 / I have read the PAC University Statement of Faith and the PAC University Student’s Code of Conduct (see over).
Yes / No
25 / If accepted, I promise to give myself to the preparation of mind and heart for Christian service and to refrain from all practices and habits that are inconsistent with a good Christian testimony.
Yes / No
26 / No irrevocable contract arises from enrollment. The University reserves the right to alter its rules and regulations at any time. If accepted, do you agree to abide by the regulations of Pan Africa Christian University?
Yes / No
Signature of Applicant: / Date:
PAN AFRICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
STATEMENT OF FAITH
l. The Bible to be inspired by God and the only infallible and authoritative Word of God and the only rule for Christian faith and conduct.
2. That there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
3. In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His Ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule over the nations.
4. That the only means of salvation is through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and that this results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
5. That the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing in the human body in answer to believing prayer.
6. That the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the outward evidence of speaking in tongues according to Acts 2 is given to believers who meet God’s conditions for receiving.
7. In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life.
8. In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct reflects the university’s values and helps it protect its distinctively Christian character. These standards are intended to reflect a preferred lifestyle for those who belong to the Pan Africa Christian Community rather than ‘campus rules’ and apply both on and off campus. All members of Pan Africa Christian University are responsible to:
· Obey the law and conduct themselves as responsible citizens who contribute to the welfare of the greater community (Romans 13:1-7). Among other things, this precludes the use of marijuana and drugs for non-medical purposes and conduct that disrupts classes or the general operation of the University. It also includes demonstrating respect for the property of others and of the university.
· Obey Jesus’ commandment to his disciples (John 13:34-35) echoed by the apostle Paul (Romans 14; I Corinthians 8, 13) to love one another. In general this involves showing respect for all people regardless of race or gender and regard for human life at all stages. It includes making a habit of edifying others, showing compassion, demonstrating unselfishness, and displaying patience.
· Refrain from practices that are Biblically condemned. These include but are not limited to drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18), swearing or using profane language (Ephesians 4:29, 5:4; James 3:1-12), harassment (John 13:34-35; Romans 12:9-12; Ephesians 4:31), all forms of dishonesty including cheating and stealing (Proverbs 12:22; Colossians 3:9; Ephesians 4:28), abortion (Exodus 20:13; Psalms 139:13-16), involvement in the occult (Acts 19:19; Galatians 5:19), and sexual sins including premarital sex, adultery, homosexual behavior, and viewing of pornography (I Corinthians 6:12-20; Ephesians 4:17-24; I Thessalonians 4:3-8; Romans 1:26-27; I Timothy 1:9-10). Furthermore married members of the community agree to maintain the sanctity of marriage and to take every positive step possible to avoid divorce.
· Utilise careful judgement in the exercise of personal freedom (Galatians 5: 16 – 6:10; Romans 12:1-15:13; I Corinthians 8:9-13; 13:1-13; Ephesians 4:17-6:18; I Thessalonians 4:1-5:24). This entails the responsible use of time and material resources, and the honest pursuit of knowledge including regular attendance at classes, chapel services, and University events. It also requires that students abstain from the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco in any form, other forms of substance abuse, all forms of gambling, and that students maintain modest, inoffensive behavior in personal relationships. Because many contemporary forms of amusement are of questionable value or diminish one’s moral sensitivities, members of the community are to utilise discretion in their choice of entertainment including television, movies, and live productions.
REFERENCE FORM
Name of applicant:
Instructions to Applicant:
Please follow the instructions from item 20 in the Application Form. Whenever possible, Reference Forms should be sent directly to the Academic Dean’s office at Pan Africa Christian University. Please provide a stamped envelope with the PAC University address on the front so that the individual filling in your reference can easily send in the form once they have completed filling it in. If the form is being sent in with the application it should be in a sealed envelope with the signature of the referee over the seal at the back. Make sure to fill in your name above.
Instructions to Referee:
The above named person is applying for admission to Pan Africa Christian University. Please indicate your assessment of the applicant in the areas listed below. Please complete this form as honestly as possible from your knowledge of this person and forward it to us immediately. We do promise that the confidentiality of the information given will be strictly preserved.
1. In view of your knowledge of the applicant, how do you assess his or her abilities and character?