We provide students with the opportunity to earn their degree according to their own terms. Chiist University promotes high scholarship.
Chiist University provides our sstudents the opportunity to incorporate cultural based research to achieve relevant educational skills that they can use to improve and uplift their communities; as well as for their own personal growth and objectives. All current course offerings are provided online or a local campus (coming soon). Students will have access to supportive staff and academically c
hallenging environment. We provide a challenging and quality culturally relevant educational experience that students need, stipulate and merit.
*Student Education is at the top of our agenda*
As an African student or a student interested in the unique experience of an African centered working student; we know that you’re juggling the demands of family and work. So, you’ll attend classes either online or at a location that’s not far from you. From the day you enroll, you’ll see that it’s all about you. From your degree to your graduation team who helps you every step of the way. In addition, you’ll enjoy innovative technology. By accessing the online library, your e-books and computer simulations, you’ll be learning from techniques that Chiist University pioneered.
*An Innovative Approach*
Be part of an institution that is the premier African centered University destined to become the largest private university in Africa. Students study at a local campus, as well as through online programs proposed for countries around the world. Students will receive instruction from faculty with real-world and academic experience, for academic, personal and business application. Our degrees are at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels that offer choices and growth opportunities.
*History*
In 2009, Dr. Uwa Onyioha Osimiri, Continental Envoy for the Global Faith Ministries of Chiism(Godianism) and whose father Ahanyi K.O.K Onyioha is the spiritual head and founder of the Godian Academy, is a Ph.D graduate of Natural Theology, university professor in organizational management , Ph.D candidate in Clinical Psychology at Walden University in Minneapolis USA and business entrepreneur, noted the gap in educational framework used to educate Africans did not contain a curriculum with the cultural dictates that would move African students from a perpetual state of inertia and stewards of imperialistic academic models in Africa, to a level of global competitiveness. Recognizing the increased awareness in African culture as a unique cauldron from which academic excellence can gyrate, and the technological benefits of the internet, she saw an opportunity—and seized it—to cater to African students with an intense sense of cultural awareness and working adults seeking higher relevant education from a broader educational framework. Dr. Uwa became the founder and Chancellor of Chiist University designed to close this academic void. In consultation with Nchuaja - Udee Kama Onyioha, co-founder, and High Chief Priest of Chiism, and Chiist University Online web designer, additional members of the Board of regents were incorporated, including Dr. Obi Onyioha Pearce, Continent Envoy for Chiism for England, Vice- chancellor, Onu Onyioha, Chairman of the laity and Dean of Community affairs in Nigeria. Since then, CU has grown to 4 Ph.D faculty members and several Ph.D candidates. Chiist University is incorporated in the State of Michigan as part of the Chiist Higher learning Corporation.
*Our Philosophy*
Our objective is to improve the opportunity for African students to learn from cultural dictates that promote the higher critical thinking processes necessary for nation building and academic excellence. We believe that education serves the society best when its graduates are able to utilize information acquired to uplift their communities. Our goal is not to graduate student so that they get jobs. Instead, our goal is to graduate Nation builders and entrepreneurs. Our flexible scheduling and attentive seasoned professors would provide global perspectives while incorporating African philosophical precepts for real life effective and affective outcomes.
*Expediency to Advanced Higher Learning*
Our requirement for enrollment is a minimum of a High School diploma. There are no entry exams necessary for measuring past academic performance. However, students must demonstrate a high level of curiosity and desire to develop leadership and critical thinking skills and an interest in African progress. We encourage the participation of students who are prepared to apply information learned in their personal and business environment and most importantly a willingness to apply practical application to theoretical concepts.
*Flexible Scheduling*
Our classes are flexible and based on year round enrollment. Our university is not restricted by a semester or quarter framework. Consequently, enrolment is immediate and year round.
*Practitioner Faculty*
Chiist University employs professional faculty who are experts in their fields of endeavors and are able to show the correlation between theoretical concepts and their application in real life scenarios. These faculty members are current in their fields and are continuously adding new knowledge to their resume.
*Fundamental Program Approach*
Our university offers students degree programs, which are intended to yield effective eminence in education based on relevant and effective learning. The college leadership work in consort with each other to assure that the curriculum is conducive to a precise and rigorous student learning experience.
*Chiist University’s Academic Purpose*
Five objectives critical in the classroom environment as well as in the workplace represent the learning experience we desire for our students and the faculty.
*Cultural Awareness and Value Implementation*
The graduates of Chiist University are expected to grasp an extensive knowledge of the impact of self knowledge and appreciation in the promotion of the ultimate purpose of an education- self actualization. Our graduates will have mastered cultural dictates necessary for real life community development and management, which represents the foundation for growing employment opportunities in their communities, to benefit them personally and the members of the communities where they work and live.
*Critical Thinking and Problem Solving*
Graduates will become astute problem solvers and community leaders who have learned the practical critical thinking skills, which provide the genesis for personal growth community advancement and innovation.
*Interaction and Communication Skill Development*
Our graduates will have the ability to speak in succinct terms and communicate thoughts and ideas clearly and considerately. Communication is essential for a clear message to an audience. Our graduates will be able to speak to any addressees in a manner that exudes confidence and knowledge. Writing skills will be highly developed through consistent written assignments and research.
*Information Employment*
CU graduates are able to utilize many online resources for research purposes and apply rudimentary research investigative mandates to yield believable outcomes based strictly on fact.
*Collaborative Work*
Group activities are critical for training collaborative behavior. Our graduates will collaborate effectively in different group environments in leadership roles and as recipient consumers.
