Who We Are
Hekima University College is a centre of formation, research and intellectual scholarship that provides quality education and spiritual formation to Jesuits and non-Jesuits (lay, clerical and religious), men and women. The College is founded on the traditions of the Ignatian pedagogy and Jesuit humanistic heritage that is based on institutional and individual excellence and rigour.
The aforementioned characteristics of Jesuit institutions prepare the students to discern, identify and read ‘the signs of the times’ in their own context and respond appropriately.
Besides the central aim and purpose of providing courses in theology for the members of the Society of Jesus, the College is to “offer formation for men and women seeking to take their place in the evangelizing mission of the Church, be they religious or lay people.” It is in line with this second aim and to respond to new challenges that in 2004 Hekima University College celebrated its 20th anniversary with the Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations.
The Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations carries on this vision in a specific mission, that is, to train the students to provide instruction and expertise in peace-building at a high quality tertiary education level. Rooted in the Christian faith of the vision of Hekima University College from which it draws inspiration, the Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations commits itself to provide an ecumenical and inter-religious perspective to conflict management, conflict resolution and peace-building.
Mission Statement
Hekima University College is a centre of excellent formation, research and intellectual scholarship that cherishes offering high quality integral and contextualized education and spiritual formation founded on the Ignatian pedagogy and the finest traditions of Jesuit humanistic heritage, to the Jesuits and non-Jesuits (lay, clerical and religious) enabling them to respond to the plights of the neediest and the most vulnerable of the society.
Hekima University College is an institution that blends integral human formation with higher learning to prepare men and women for the challenges of a ‘faith that does justice’. This is achieved through pursuing ‘Truth that sets free’, with full dedication and integrity, in the best of the Jesuit tradition of education; that is:
- A constant search for excellence according to the Jesuit
Motivating spirit of magis, - A humanistic orientation of education that promotes a holistic
orientation of education that promotes a holistic formation
inclusive of spiritual values - A personal and individual care of students and,
A service to the community through promotion of Justice.
- A constant search for excellence according to the Jesuit
Christian, Catholic and Jesuit values where fair treatment, honesty, openness, integrity, and respect are nurtured :
- A commitment to excellence is fundamental to everything
- A commitment to responsible leadership and teamwork
- A sense of community
- An appreciation of diversity