Thursday, September 24, 2009

MIASMU begins its 21st academic year

September 14 marked the beginning of the 21st academic year of MIASMU at Tangaza Collage in Nairobi-Kenya. The Semester began with 20 students from 10 countries. Three courses being taught are: African Culture: An overview; African Marriage and Family: Challenge and Change; and Sage Philosophy: the Roots of African Philosophy.

Since 1990, MIASMU has registered more than 900 students at various academic levels and has graduated 11 students with Masters of Arts Degrees (MA) in African Studies and two with Masters of African Studies Degree (MAS). Also, 134 certificates for successful completion of three courses have been awarded along with 94 diplomas for five courses, including African Culture: an Overview; and African Traditional Religion.

MIASMU continues to make SMU present in Nairobi-Kenya. In addition, the Institute makes a unique contribution towards personal transformation, global peaceful coexistence and development. As one of the alumni said, “MIASMU found me in cultural adolescence and initiated me into adulthood.”