“..Forming Men and Women to change the world..”

Our History

Cela International University was born with the desire of men and women who aspired to climb a higher level of academic education. Their greatest desire was to prepare themselves for service in the work of God. Thus, we began our vision by inaugurating SELA (Latin American Evangelistic Seminary) with discipleship classes and ministerial training. Then, we expanded the scope by extending to the creation of the IFL (Leadership Training Institute). With the desire to serve the community and preach the gospel we expanded and thus began the chaplaincy school (International Police Chaplain). We could see the hunger and desire of many people to feel useful in their congregation and in the community. Today CIU is a university come true, with theological studies, foundations and principles based on the word of God. Our motto verse is Proverbs 24:5 “A wise man is strong, and a learned man is strong in strength.” And the slogan of our vision is “Train men and women to change the world.”

Our Vision

Our University views learning as a dynamic and fruitful exchange between divine wisdom, traditional sources of wisdom and contemporary developments in knowledge. Throughout the teaching and learning process, the university seeks to embody Christian philosophy, scientific knowledge and theological perspectives. It offers an education based on a Christian worldview that serves as a basis for addressing contemporary issues, building a vision for the future.

Our vision is to equip men and women to:

Biblical Fidelity: To interpret, teach, and live the Word of God with precision and conviction, being defenders of the truth in the midst of the cultural and doctrinal challenges of each generation.

Transformational Leadership: To train pastors, missionaries, educators, and professionals who impact their communities, churches, and nations, promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ with leadership that reflects integrity, compassion, and courage.

Innovation and Relevance: To be a center of theological and cultural thought, producing resources, research, and ministry strategies that respond to the contemporary needs of the global church.

Unity and Diversity: To foster a community that celebrates the diversity of Christian gifts, cultures, and traditions, while remaining firmly rooted in the truth of the gospel and the unity of the body of Christ.

Global Impact: To inspire and empower our students to be agents of change in all areas of society—from the local church to the nations—promoting justice, reconciliation, and love in the name of Christ.

Through these goals, we aspire to glorify God in all we do, serving His church and contributing to the spiritual, moral, and social transformation of our world.

Our Commitment

We are committed to being a theological university faithful to the Word of God, dedicated to the formation of leaders of integrity who impact the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive for academic excellence, the spiritual growth of our community, and service to the local and global church, always working to glorify God in all we do.

Faithfulness to the Scriptures
To be firmly rooted in the authority, inspiration, and inerrancy of the Word of God.
To provide teaching and training that reflect sound biblical exegesis and theology, applied to contemporary challenges.

Academic Excellence
To offer rigorous academic programs that equip students with the tools necessary to interpret Scripture, reflect theologically, and lead wisely.
To promote theological research that contributes to the understanding and advancement of knowledge in the global church.

Spiritual and Integral Formation
Foster an environment that integrates the spiritual, emotional, and ethical growth of each student.
Disciple students to reflect the character of Christ in their personal, ministerial, and professional lives.

Global Mission
Commit to preparing leaders to serve in local and international contexts, promoting evangelism, missions, and social transformation.
Inspire students to live with a global vision of the Kingdom of God, committed to justice, reconciliation, and love in a diverse and needy world.

Service to the Church
Be a resource for the local and global church, providing training, leadership, and tools to meet contemporary challenges.
Work in partnership with denominations, missions, and ministries to strengthen the body of Christ.

Promote Unity in Diversity
Create a space where students, teachers, and leaders from diverse Christian traditions can learn and serve together, maintaining the centrality of Christ and biblical principles.
Celebrate the richness of cultures, gifts, and traditions within God’s people, while focusing on the essential unity of faith.

Ethics and Integrity
Practice and teach principles of justice, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of institutional life.
Be a model of integrity for students, fostering ethical and transformative leadership in them.

Our Skilled Instructors

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PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
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NEW COURSES EVERY YEAR
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LIVE SESSIONS EVERY MONTH
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REGISTERED STUDENTS

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