M.Div '24 · Lagos
A surprising calling
“My pastor saw something in me before I did.”
Bola Adesanya · planting a church in Ibadan
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Fall 2026 applications now open
Equippingsoldiersof Christ.
Welcome to International Christian University. Since 1986, we have trained over a thousand men and women globally to fulfil their callings in life and ministry — equipping them as soldiers of Christ for the work of the kingdom.
A school built on the Great Commission.
Our Mission
Make disciples of every nation.
At ICU, our mission aligns with that of the body of Christ, where He commanded us to go into the world and make disciples, teaching all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
— Matt. 28:19Our Vision
World-class theological education.
Continuous provision of theological education for leaders, church planters, ministers, and servants in the vineyard.
1986Founded by Archbishop Prof. C.O. Ezima
Convocation '25
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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.Matthew 28:19
Stories of formation & future from ICU students.
Faith, formation, and the future from real men and women in our community.
Find the path that fits your calling.
Whether you are stepping into pastoral ministry, clinical counseling, or disciplined study, ICU has a program shaped for the work the Spirit is calling you to.
M.Div
Master of Divinity
Our flagship pastoral degree.
Standard preparation for pastoral, chaplaincy, and church-planting ministry. The most comprehensive program at ICU.
Duration3 years
Credits84 credits
FormatFull-time
What you will study
Biblical languagesSystematic theologyPastoral carePreachingEpiscopal ministry
Where graduates serve
- Pastor
- Church planter
- Chaplain
- Mission leader
Prospective Students
Three steps from today to your first chapel.
We have tried to make the application as simple as the path forward asks of you — no more, no less. Begin any time. Return whenever.
- Step one
Choose your path.
Pick the program that fits your calling — M.Div for pastoral ministry, MA TS for academic depth, MA CC for clinical counseling, or a Certificate to begin.
2 minutesM.DivMA TSMA CCCertificate - Step two
Tell your story.
Share your background, your faith, and your transcripts. Add references and your pastor's contact. Save and return whenever life calls.
45 minutes · autosavedEmailadaeze.chukwu@example.orgProgramMaster of Divinity - Step three
Submit & be heard.
Review everything, pay the ₦8,500 fee (waivers available, no questions asked), and submit. The admissions committee replies within four to six weeks.
5 minutesApplication submittedDecision byApr 23, 2026
Ready when you are.
Fall 2026 applications are open. Begin any time — every step saves as you write.
Upcoming events
Join the community.
- 19MarCommunion service
- 02AprOpen house · prospective students
- 14AprLecture: Pentecostalism in West Africa
- 28AprSpring convocation
President's letter
A word to the 2026 cohort.
You come to ICU not only to study, but to be formed. We pray over every application we receive. If God is calling you here, we will know it together.
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Archbishop Prof. C.O. Ezima
President & Founder
Prayer request
We pray for every applicant.
Send a request and our chaplains will lift it before God.
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I came to ICU not knowing what God had in mind. I am leaving as a pastor with a clear calling.
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Bola Adesanya
M.Div '24 · Church planter, Ibadan
Talk with us
Learn more about ICU.
International Christian University is here for your learning, your scholarship, your spiritual formation. We are here to answer any question you bring. The best way to start the conversation is often by starting your application — but every door listed below is open.
Emailadmissions@icu.com.ng
Phone+234 80 3323 1089
Office hoursMon – Fri · 9:00 – 17:00 WAT