The school looks for students who place acceptability to God
above recognition by human authorities--men and women whose
hearts are set on discipling Africa and the world for Christ,
regardless of the personal sacrifice involved.
Master’s Programmes
Regular Entry Requirements
All candidates for admission must meet the following
requirements:
Evidence of a divine call to the Christian ministry attested
through references and church endorsement,
A mature Christian character,
Potential for continued intellectual and spiritual growth,
and
A recognised first degree with a minimum of Second Class
Honours Lower, or a minimum GPA of 2.75 in 4.0 grade system, or
the equivalent in other systems, with a total of a minimum of 16
years primary, secondary, and tertiary education; or
A Post-graduate diploma from a recognised institution
with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or
A recognised first degree with a
minimum of Third Class Honours or a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a 4.0
grade system, or the equivalent in other systems; and either (1)
two or more years’ work experience in a relevant area, with
satisfactory recommendation from employer or (2) satisfactory
publication experience in a relevant area or areas.
Applicants from French systems of
education must have minimum four years of Assez Bien or
equivalent). Or should have had a total of 16 years of schooling
culminating into a recognised first-degree work with a B
average. English proficiency examination is required of
non-Anglophone applicants. (See English Proficiency Requirement)
Applicants for the M.Th./M.Phil. must have a minimum 3.3 on a
4.0 grade system, or its equivalent at an M.A. (if theological)
or M.Div. level. Applicants with M.A. degree are required to do
between 43 – 47 hours of pre-M.Th./M.Phil. courses. In all
cases, a M.Th./M.Phil. application must be accompanied by a
thesis proposal (whether fully or partially developed), on which
basis the Department will assign suitable Advisor(s). In
addition, consult the M.Th./M.Phil. section in this
Prospectus for additional requirements by each
Department.
Mature Entry Requirements
A limited number (no more than 10% of the M.A. and M.Div. intakes
in a year) with promise and potential to succeed in
post-graduate level work and demonstrable ministry experience,
may be considered under the Mature Entry category on the
following conditions:
must be at least 27 years of age and possess ministry
experience.
must have completed a minimum of 3 years recognised
post-secondary course of studies with a GPA of 2.5 on the 4.0
grade point system or its equivalent.
must present a strong recommendation from the church.
will be on probation for the first year of studies and must
maintain a 2.7 CGPA standing in each term during the period of
probation.
A limited number (no more than 10% of the M.A. and M.Div. intakes
in a year) may be considered for admission on a one-year
probation under the following conditions:
either
That there is evidence of ability to succeed at post-graduate
level if the applicant has already completed a four-year work
leading to a first degree at a recognised institution, but does
not meet the regular entry requirements; has gone on to do
further study full time at a recognised post-graduate school,
while obtaining a minimum G.P.A. of 2.7 or equivalent,
or
In the event that the applicant can demonstrate to the
Admissions Committee proof of extenuating circumstances which may
have had direct bearing on his/her performance in the course of a
recognised undergraduate programme resulting in falling short of
NEGST regular requirement for admission. Such may still be
considered on probation for a year if the record of undergraduate
work in any two consecutive years of a four-year course of study
meets a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 (B average) or its
equivalent.
and
In the year of probation the candidate must maintain a 2.7
G.P.A. or else will be asked to withdraw.
Diploma and Certificate
Programmes
Evidence of a divine call to the Christian ministry through
references and church endorsement,
A mature Christian character,
Potential for continued intellectual and spiritual
growth,
Consideration for the Diploma in Christian Ministries
requires at least six “O” level passes including
English; two of the six subjects must be Credits. A C- average
under the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, including a
Pass in English, is required; or other equivalent secondary
school qualification, including language requirement.
Applicants who fail to meet the requirement in no. 4 could be
considered for the Certificate in Christian Ministries.
Special Students
Special students are persons not enrolled in a formal regular
programme. These must complete the normal process of application
and are issued a letter of admission as “special
student.” One may become a special student in one of two
ways.
One who desires credit for courses taken but not
applied at this time towards a programme of study. Such would
need to meet academicrequirements identical to
those needed to become a regular student at NEGST, and go through
the full admission procedure. Full fees are charged. The credits
earned would be fully transferable to a programme of study at
NEGST or to another school. If within 5 years of earning the
credits, a person desires to become a regular student at NEGST,
she/he could apply to the Admissions Committee for these credits
to be accepted towards an appropriate programme of choice. The
Department in which one desires to earn the credits must approve
the application.
A person enrolled presently at any other accredited institution
in a programme equivalent to one offered by NEGST, who wishes to
take a NEGST course for credit transfer to that institution also
falls under this category. Such a person is required to write an
application, together with an official letter from the
institution in lieu of references normally required. Full fees
are charged, including an application fee and registration fee.
Transcripts will be forwarded to the recipient institution at no
extra charge.
One who desires to take one or more classes but does not meet
NEGST’s entry requirements (e.g. point standing, lack of
bachelor’s degree, etc). Such will not be allowed
either to enter a formal regularprogramme at NEGST
or transfer credits to any of NEGST’s programmes. A
grade will be given if all work is done. Transcripts may be
issued and will indicate that the grades are not transferable
towards any programme of study at NEGST. Full fees are
charged.
Application Procedure
The month of September marks the beginning of a school year and
regular matriculation. Provision is made in some departments for
January matriculation. Prospective January entrants should
inquire beforehand about departmental conditions. January
entrants are required to spend additional term(s) to complete
their study due to course sequencing.
Applicants must complete the appropriate application form
available from the admissions office. The form, which is part of
the application package, is designed to provide the
necessary evidence of spiritual, physical and academic
fitness for admission to the School. Application includes giving
assent to the NEGST statement of faith. The spouse of an
applicant is encouraged to make separate application for a
graduate or undergraduate programme.
Applicants at all levels (including special students and
auditors—see page 22) are required to go through the formal
application process in order to be appropriately placed by the
Admissions Committee.
With the application, ALL applicants must send a non-refundable
application fee of USD 20 (or equivalent in KSHS) for ALL
programmes (or USD 25 for applicants outside of Kenya) and a
recent full-face photograph of the student, in which the face
measures at least one inch from chin to crown. On the application
form, the applicant must name four referees including his/her
pastor, someone who taught him/her at the most recent level of
schooling and his/her present employer, if any. Full
documentation of ALL academic qualifications must accompany the
application. Applicants are strongly advised, during the
process of application, to send to the School only
photocopies and not originals. At matriculation, however,
ALL candidates admitted to NEGST are required by the office of
the Registrar to present their original credentials for
verification.
Applications with all the supporting matters referred to above
should be received at the School not later than June 15 (for
Kenyan residents) and April 15 (for applicants outside of Kenya)
for September term entrants. For January entrants, completed
application should be returned not later than October 15 (Kenyan
residents) or August 15 (for those outside of Kenya).
The Admissions Committee will make decisions by June 30 or
October 30, as the case may be, and applicants will be notified
immediately. Applicant’s written acceptance of admission
MUST be received by July 31 and November 30 to guarantee space
for the September and January intakes respectively. Foreign
students must make their own passport and visa arrangements and
must travel with open dated return tickets. If after two years
admission is not taken up, it shall automatically lapse.
English Proficiency Requirement
(EPR)
English is the sole language of instruction at NEGST. Therefore
it is essential that the standard of English be at an
adequate level. Applicants to NEGST whose medium of instruction
at their previous level(s) of schooling was not English are
required to provide evidence of adequate mastery of written and
spoken English. This may be done by
taking the American Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 in the paper-based
examination or of 173 in the computer-based examination or
taking the British Council of English Language examination
(IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.5 or
presentation of credential from a recognised institution
attesting adequate levels of English (for each case, it is at
NEGST’s discretion to decide whether credentials presented
are considered satisfactory means of establishing this).
Interviews
Applicants may be required to be interviewed by persons appointed
by the School. Where required, every effort will be made to
arrange for interview in the student's country of residence at
the time of application. Interviewers will report on the School's
form on each applicant interviewed.
Acceptance
Applicants who plan to study at NEGST MUST receive a letter of
acceptance from the School before coming. A "Letter of
acceptance” is issued to the student by the Admissions
Office upon approval by the Admissions Committee of the
applicant's academic credentials, Christian character and
prospects for ministry. This letter may enable the student to
begin to raise financial support. A successful applicant must
send in a USD 500 fee deposit within six (6) weeks of receiving
the letter of acceptance to guarantee a place on the enrolment
list. Each Mature entrant will be notified of a place on the
enrolment list after NEGST has received the fee deposit of a
batch of nine (9) regular entrants. The mature entrant so
notified must send in a USD500 deposit within six (6) weeks of
receiving NEGST letter of notice, to reserve a place on the
enrolment list.
In accepting admission to NEGST, each successful candidate must
agree to abide by such regulations as the Senate may establish
from time to time. NEGST also reserves the right to discontinue
at any time the enrolment of any student whose quality of
performance or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory according to the
stated regulations and code of conduct of the School.
Credentials Verification
On the first day of new students’ orientation, ALL new
students must go through the process of verification of their
original certificates, diplomas and degrees obtained prior to
coming to NEGST. This is an essential part of formal enrolment at
NEGST.
Transfer of Credits from another
School for Uncompleted Programmes
An equivalent programme of study begun at another recognised
school, but not completed, may be used to earn course credits at
NEGST. Equivalent course credits with a minimum grade of B-
earned at other recognized equivalent schools are accepted at
full value to the extent that the courses are comparable to NEGST
requirements. At the postgraduate level, a maximum of 50-quarter
hours may be transferred towards M.Div. degree, 33-quarter hours
towards M.A., and 8-quarter hours towards M.Th./M.Phil. at NEGST.
At the undergraduate level a maximum of 30-quarter hours are
transferable for the Diploma and Certificate levels. An OFFICIAL
transcript from the previous school attended is required, showing
the work completed and the student's honourable dismissal. No
credit is given for undergraduate courses towards a post-graduate
level course. The offices of the DVCAA and Registrar will
make determine the number of credits and courses that are
transferable after all relevant and official transcripts have
been received. Thereafter the Registrar will formally notify the
candidate. Transfer credits will be included on the NEGST
transcripts but will not be used in calculating the GPA.
Student Classification
Full and Part-time students
Persons enrolled for 12 hours or more (Diploma, Certificate,
M.A., or M.Div), or 8 hours or more (M.Th/M.Phil) are considered
full-time students. Persons enrolled for fewer number of hours
in any of the programmes are considered part-time students.
Full-time students are required to be free of other employment
responsibilities during their time of study.
Audit
If one desires the opportunity to take one or more courses per
term in any programme, but does not want to be graded, or be
required to take exams or do papers, such a person is classified
as auditor. Courses required for one’s programme cannot be
audited. However, a regular student may audit courses that are
not part of requirements for his/her programme. An auditor will
not be admitted to class without first going through admission
process and being issued a letter of admission (or having already
been admitted to the School). One may audit a course without
meeting the normal entry requirements of NEGST. The audit fee is
half the regular charge. Full registration fee must be paid in
every term of audit. A transcript may be issued with the audit,
if so desired.