St. Thomas-a-Becket University, Canterbury, United Kingdom (hereinafter referred to as STABU) operates in Africa under the license of St. Thomas-a-Becket Education Services (RC 14069), chartered by the Wesley Synod International Mission, Canterbury, England, United Kingdom. The University holds international accreditation from the Lutheran University, France, and represents one of the most influential institutions and professional learning centers in the fields of Religious Studies, Management and Business Administration, Basic Clinical and Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Defense and Security Studies, Trade and Investment, Consulting, Research and Development, Training and Mentorship (Entrepreneurship), and Global Competitiveness.
STABU offers a wide array of consulting services, including economic feasibility studies, business plan preparation, project management, business and security intelligence, legal assistance, academic missions (local and international), research and innovation, professional development, seminars, workshops, and conferences. These services are available to corporate organisations, individuals, and the general public.
Since its inception, the University has embraced a diverse community of scholars. Its cosmopolitan environment continues to attract people from varied backgrounds, and our student body reflects strong diversity in ethnicity, gender, and theology. International students comprise approximately one-third of the student population, creating a truly global classroom experience.
Our faculty actively draws upon this diversity to enhance learning and critical thinking. STABU is a place where students are challenged and strengthened through exposure to different perspectives and ideas. The University offers both regular and correspondence programs in Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctorate degrees in Theology, Philosophy, Management, and Guidance & Counselling. We are proud to graduate global citizens prepared for both theological and secular pursuits.
About Our Patron: St. Thomas à Becket (1118–1170)
St. Thomas à Becket, the English Chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury under King Henry II, was born in London to Norman parents and studied at universities in London and Paris. In 1162, he was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury. Within a year, however, Becket and the King were in open conflict as Thomas took his ecclesiastical responsibilities seriously.
Fleeing to France in 1164 with support from Pope Alexander III, Becket returned to England in 1170 after a reconciliation. His opposition to royal interference led to his martyrdom at Canterbury Cathedral on December 29, 1170, by four knights acting in the King’s interest. He was canonised in 1173, and his shrine at Canterbury became one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in Christendom.
Though desecrated during the Reformation under King Henry VIII, the legacy of St. Thomas à Becket endures. His name remains in both the Roman Catholic and Anglican calendars, and a stone from Canterbury Cathedral is embedded in the first pillar of our parish hall—a lasting symbol of his enduring spiritual influence.
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