Our Mission:
“EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FOR DISCIPLESHIP, TRANSFORMATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT”

We provide a holistic education that contributes to Social Justice, Leadership Transformation, and Change by Equipping Christians and Community leaders for Discipleship, Transformation, and Social Development

212

Students

24

Courses

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Centers & schools

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Faculty


First graduation of over 20 church leaders trained in Juba by CETOCIL - 2020

How we started

The university is a flagship institute of CETOCIL, the Center for Transformation and Christian Leadership Ministry ceto-cil.org, established to provide holistic Christian-based and transforming higher education.

  • Compelled by the need for leadership development and lack of theological training in the country
  • The high need to Combating high levels of illiteracy including lack of formal training for pastors and community leaders
  • Committed to raising God-fearing and servant leaders in every walk of life to transform society.
  • The university was established to equip Christian and community leaders for discipleship, transformation, and social development

Daniel, Stig and Derek at Fuller - 2019

Our story so far

 The conceptualization of the Center for Transformation and Christian Leadership Ministry started in 2019 in California when Daniel was studying at Fuller Theological Seminary and had an idea of establishing a ministry to provide leadership and missional outreach and training for the rural pastors and community leaders in South Sudan with the vision of raising God-fearing and servant leaders who would contribute to the transformation of the society and social justice.
 As time goes, the vision was appreciated by the government which encouraged the Ministry to register as an institution to provide holistic and Christ-centered Christian Education. Thus came the CETOCIL University which is legally incorporated into the laws of South Sudan. CETOCIL is an abbreviation derived from the Center for Transformation and Christian Leadership.
 The University has entered into a partnership with the Global University and Open Christian University, USA to provide distance learning courses and other partners. Currently, the university has been allowed by the government to provide training up to Diploma levels directly while providing degree and post graduate programs through its partnership with Global University and Open Christian University. 
 

What makes us special

In line with our vision, mission, and philosophy, we provide programs that are biblically grounded and richly innovative to offer the needed transformation and social change. The programs are offered through our two main schools: 1) School of Theology and Mission, and 2) School of Leadership, Business and Interdisciplinary Studies. Our global partnerships with different institutions and agility makes it possible to learn anywhere, anytime and enable the students finish their courses within the timeframe with mentors readily available to support. 

Learning community
World-class Programs
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Maximum Transformation
 

Philosophy 
Learn from and with the best in the world

Our philosophy is centered on the belief that human beings are required to go through a transformation process to enable them to embrace the true calling of God as great stewards, professionals, and pioneers of societal transformation, hence building a solid foundation that is biblically based and ecologically sound.

We believe that learning is based on practice and therefore, embedded in the curriculum to follow a holistic and integrated approach to study and research.

We strive to provide the necessary tools to the mission, leadership, and transformation of the communities through a Christian-based integrated curriculum that enables the learners to become productive, innovative, and social transformers of their communities. 


Our philosophy is grounded on the following

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Don’t take our word for it. Have a look at our hundreds of happy students who got transformed by our education.

Nyok M. Mareng

April 26, 2025

“...Convenient, Affordable and Quality education.”

"I'm very thankful to the CETOCIL University in partnership with Open Christian University (OCU), USA for bringing a learning HAVEN right at my door. It's very Convenient, Affordable and Quality education."

Achol J. Machot

April 26, 2025

“...Innovative and Transformative...”

"My journey at CETOCIL University and OCU has been rewarding. Their Innovative and Transformative education has shaped me into a leader with the skills necessary to contribute to society by driving change that empowers individuals and neighborhoods, fostering sustainable solutions that significantly impact community well-being."

Kongor A. Ghai

April 26, 2025

“...Accessible, high-quality education...”

As graduates of Cetocil University and Open Christian University, we benefited from a shared dedication to Accessible, High-quality education that empowered us, fosters our personal growth, and equipped us for lifelong learning.