We are delighted to welcome you to the PUR University community! Here, you’ll find a place that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and growth. Whether in the classroom, on campus, or through research and innovation, PUR University is committed to helping you achieve your fullest potential.
The Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR) is a non-governmental, accredited higher learning institution owned by various Protestant churches in Rwanda, operating as a faith-based organization. It continues the efforts initiated by the churches through the School of Theology, known as the “École de Théologie de Butare (ETB),” which was established in 1970 by two Protestant churches: The Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR) and the Union of Baptist Churches in Rwanda (UEBR). The school was founded to address the shortage of trained pastors within Protestant churches.
The Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR) is a non-governmental, accredited higher learning institution owned by various Protestant churches in Rwanda, operating as a faith- based organization. It continues the efforts initiated by the churches through the School of Theology, known as the “École de Théologie de Butare (ETB),” which was established in 1970 by two Protestant churches: The Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR) and the Union of Baptist Churches in Rwanda (UEBR). The school was founded to address the shortage of trained pastors within Protestant churches. Over time, other Protestant churches joined the original two founders.
Today, the Protestant University of Rwanda is owned by 16 churches. These are:
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The ETB delivered a four-year program awarding a diploma in Theology.
In 1990, it was upgraded to the university level and became the Faculty of Protestant
Theology of Butare (Faculté de Théologie Protestante de Butare, FTPB) with
a four-year program awarding a Bachelor of Theology with Honors.
The faculty acquired official accreditation in 1993 by convention No 1552 of December 9,
1993 as a private higher learning institution. In the same year,
the convention No 1554/09.2/01/02 acknowledged the degrees delivered by the institution.
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We are delighted to welcome you to the PUR University community! Here, you’ll find a place that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and growth. Whether in the classroom, on campus, or through research and innovation, PUR University is committed to helping you achieve your fullest potential.
PUR holds the view that faith and science are indispensable tools for any society to survive and harness the moral obligation of people to creatively improve the socio-economic environment in which they can survive and realize their potential. This can only be achieved through a well-conceptualized educational and scientific package through which everyone must rightfully experience and acquire the tools to facilitate this philosophy.
PUR wants to be a reference university, fostering knowledge development and research that is relevant for society and inspired by Christian ethics and values.
The mission of PUR is to provide Society and Churches with well-trained personnel who are inquisitive, solution-oriented, committed, and equipped with knowledge and skills that enable them to meet the specific needs of societies that are moving to a global and pluralistic world.
Fides et Scientia
As an accredited higher learning institution, PUR pursues the following objectives:
✔ To develop practical and applicable knowledge in arts, social sciences and technology
✔ To impart high-quality teaching enabling the creation of employment that proves relevant to communities is close to reality and helpful for society.
✔ To contribute to the positive transformation of society through teaching, research, consultancy, and various projects.
✔ To contribute to local and national sustainable development by promoting scientific and technological research towards integrated development
