PIASS - PROTESTANT INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Dear students, In my capacity as PUR Registrar, I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you! And Congratulations on making a very positive choice in becoming a student and a member of PIASS community, this is the beginning of a brand new chapter in your life’s journey and indeed this is your opportunity to shine. Our highly qualified and committed staff will ensure that your experience at PIASS will be imprinted on your mind as the most rewarding and fruitful. Our faculty members are committed to advising and working with you to guide your progress, along with other academic and professional goals you envision for yourself We’re looking forward to work with you, and we wish you a rewarding and successful academic journey. Once again, Welcome. | Our Mission: To provide to Society and Churches well trained personnel who are inquisitive, solution oriented, committed and equipped with intellectual tools that enable them to meeting specific needs of societies that are moving to a global, modern and pluralistic world. | Our Vision: To be a reference university, fostering knowledge development and research that is relevant for the society and inspired by Christian ethics and values.

PIASS - PROTESTANT INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

PIASS 11 TH GRADUATION

Celebrating our 11th GRADUATION ceremony.
Awarding 465 degrees.
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

THE EU, THE EAC, AND THE ROLE OF REGIONAL
INTEGRATION IN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT.
PIASS TRIPLE ANNIVERSARY 1970-
ANNIVERSARY From 1970-

1970-1994: Ecole de Theologie de Butare “ETB”
1990-2010: Faculité de Théologie Protestante de Butare “FTPB”
2010-: Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences “PIASS”

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NEWS LETTER 2022 - 2023

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PIASS 10th GRADUATION CEREMONY; 7th August, 2023
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WELCOME TO PIASS

The institution which later on became the Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences was founded in 1970 by mainline protestant churches which were operating in Rwanda.The institution was then called “Ecole de Theologie de Butare: ETB” (Butare School of Theology).

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Our Philosophy

PIASS holds the view that hope and science are indispensable tools for any society to survive and harness moral obligation of people to creatively improve the socio-economic environment in which they can survive and realize their potential.

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Our Mission/ Our Vision/...

“To provide to Society and Churches with well trained personnel who are inquisitive, solution oriented, committed and equipped with intellectual tools that enable them to meeting specific needs of societies that are moving to a global, modern and pluralistic world.”

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PIASS 11th Graduation Ceremony: 22 July, 2024

On July 22, 2024, the Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS) resonated with joy and achievement as the institution celebrated its 11th graduation ceremony. Read More

PIASS 10th GRADUATION CEREMONY; 7th August, 2023

August 22, 2023

“By virtue of the power conferred upon me by the Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS), I declare this 10th Graduation Ceremony Congregation for the Conferment of Academic Degrees open.”

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STUDY VISIT TO KIGALI GENOCIDE MEMORIAL

On the occasion of commemoration of the 29th Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994 in Rwanda, different institutions are organizing genocide commemoration events within 100 days from April 7th to July 4th. After having the commemoration at PIASS in the weekend of 20&21 May, on June 9th, PIASS organized a study visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial (KGM) in which 60 student representatives as well as the staff of the University were involved. Read More

ANNOUNCEMENT : Invitation To Apply For Full And Partial Scholarships For Studying Peace-building And Development

We are pleased to announce availability of 4 full and 4 partial scholarships for well-motivated and competent Rwandan students who would like to pursue the 3-year Honors Bachelor’s degree in Peace-Building and Development (See the programme description attached). The selected applicant will be requested to join the programme from the new academic year that will start in mid-October, 2023. Read More

AVP FACILITATORS GATHERING AT PIASS

Sunday 2 April, at Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS), the community of 26 Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP) facilitators completed a 3days (31 March – 2 April, 2023) facilitators’ gathering organized by PIASS through its Center for Research and Action towards Sustainable Peace and Development (CRASPD). Read More

TRAUMA HEALING AND PEACEBUILDING SEMINAR

More than a quarter of a century after the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, the memory of this highly traumatic event and the various tragedies associated with it continue to haunt Rwandans who have been affected directly and indirectly by the genocide. Massive emotions of fear, anger, sadness and depression are increasing, and there is a need of dealing with this issue so that people can heal from this painful past and build a peaceful future. Read More

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11 th Graduation Ceremony at PIASS HUYE Campus

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Rev.Dr.Pascal BATARINGAYA

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Rt. Rev. Dr. Jered KALIMBA

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Bishop KAYINAMURA

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Prof.Dr.Elisée Musemakweli

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Prof. Penine UWIMBABAZI

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Rev.Dr Viateur Habarurema

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Ing. Claude KABAGEMA

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Rev.Emmanuel Muhozi

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Mr. WASSWA Francis

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Dr . Gerard Bikorimana

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Prof. Penine UWIMBABAZI

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Rev.Dr Viateur Habarurema

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Prof. Penine Uwimbabazi

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Dr Gloriose Umuziranenge

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Mr. Bizimana Emmanuel

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Mr Jean René Rurangwa

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Rev.Celestin Nsengimana

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Mr. Denis Rutanga

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Rev. Callixte Kalisa

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Rev.Dr. Juvenal RWAMUNYANA

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Dr Kazuyuki Sasaki

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Jean Bosco Nshimiyimana

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Mr Aloys Twagirumukiza

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PIASS Karongi Coordinator

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Mr. Leopord Niyonzima

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Mr Nsengiyumva Benjamin

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Mr Emmanuel Niyibizi

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