Nairobi Institute of Reformed theology NIRT

Nairobi Institute of Reformed Theology is a reformed theological seminary based in Nairobi Kenya by Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi. Nairobi Institute of Reformed Theology aims at the scarcity of faithful pastor-scholars within Africa.

Many African theologians are armed with advanced degrees but they prioritize cultural influence over the fundamental authority of the scriptures. This is because applied theology such as missiology takes precedence while fundamental disciplines of exegesis, biblical theology, and systematic theology are ignored in graduate-level programs in theology.

Accreditation and Collaboration:

. NIRT is currently (March 2025) unaccredited in Kenya and offers students a unique opportunity to apply for Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary’s (PRTS) online MA degree at a reduced cost. By taking classes at NIRT, students earn 50% of their PRTS MA degree, seamlessly integrating into NIRT’s unaccredited M.Div level program. NIRT is actively engaging with institutions in the US and Europe to facilitate the acceptance of its graduates into higher programs based on their degrees. All NIRT courses adhere to ATS standards.

Faculty Commitment:

NIRT ensures theological fidelity by requiring all professors to affirm historic orthodox creeds and one of the Reformed confessions, including the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Second London Baptist Confession, the Three Forms of Unity, or the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.

Course Offering:

The following are courses offered at NIRT  currently;

1. Biblical Languages

2. Historical Theology

3. Biblical Studies

4. Applied Theology

5. Systematic Theology