Who is Dr. Alexis Kasereka Valyamugheni, AA? An Augustinian of Assumptionist (Assumptionist for short) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr. Alexis is an alumnus of the Hekima Jesuit School of Theology from 2012 to 2015. After finishing his bachelors degree in theology at Hekima, he went on to a two-year pastoral experience in St....Read More
A “dramatic ecclesiology” as a response to Africa’s unique challenges and a catalyst for social transformation – this was the proposal of Prof. Dieudonné Mbiribindi, SJ, in his reflection on “The Church Africans Need.” In this renewal of the Church, “Small Christian Communities (SCCs)” hold a pivotal role, emphasized Fr. Emmanuel Chimombo, highlighting their contributions...Read More
Final Vows of Frs. Benedict Ebogu, SJ & Stephen Eyeowa, SJ. “For Jesuits, the final incorporation with final vows into the Body of the Society of Jesus is the Feast par excellence, not ordination. Let us pray for Fathers Ebogu and Eyeowa. Our Jesuit Higher Institution remains deeply united with these HUC Lecturers who give...Read More
Global citizenship is a concept promoted by Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, to educate people on world citizenship and recognize diversity as a constitutive dimension of a fully human life. IJAU, or the International Association of Jesuit Universities, educates students at Jesuit-founded tertiary institutions about global citizenship. This year, HISPIR participated in it. On Saturday,...Read More
The Church Africa Needs: Between Evangelization and Transformation On April 10, 1994, at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, a solemn, festive, and rich in African culture, opening of the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for Africa took place on the theme "The Church in Africa and her evangelizing mission towards the Year 2000...Read More
The public lecture gives Peace Studies training at Hekima University College its exquisite quality. Public lectures are events that HIPSIR organizes to familiarize students with the fieldwork of Peace Studies. During the public lectures, some scholars or professionals in the field are invited. They will share their knowledge and experience with the students. Still better,...Read More
From The Registrar’s Office: The student Population for HUC Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs is growing. The Academic Year 2024-2025 has started on a promising note, with the School of Theology registering a significant increase in student numbers compared to the previous years. According to HUC Registrar Rev. Dr. George Macharia, SJ, the School of Theology...Read More
The Chair of the Board of Trustees of Hekima University College (HUC), Very. Rev. Jose Minaku, SJ, has appointed Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Foro, SJ, as a member of the Governing Council of Hekima University College (HUC). As the Rector of Hekima Jesuit Community, having taken over the mandate from Rev. Dr. Deogratius Rwezaura, SJ, who...Read More
HUC Principal Tells Rwandan Bishops Conference that the Significance of the Complexity of Identities Demand Purification The year 2024 marks the 30 th Anniversary of the Genocide Against the Tutsis in Rwanda, and the Principal of Hekima College, Rev. Dr. Marcel Uwineza, SJ, in a recent address to the Rwandan Catholic Bishops Conference, shared that...Read More
