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Venezuelan Adventist University

Coordinates: 10°08′58″N 68°31′02″W / 10.1494°N 68.5171°W / 10.1494; -68.5171
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Venezuelan Adventist University
Instituto Universitario Adventista de Venezuela
TypePrivate
Established1962
PresidentEdgar Brito[1]
Location
Nirgua, Yaracuy
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10°08′58″N 68°31′02″W / 10.1494°N 68.5171°W / 10.1494; -68.5171
AffiliationsSeventh day Adventist Church
Websiteiunav.com

The Venezuelan Adventist University (Instituto Universitario Adventista de Venezuela - IUNAV) is a Seventh-day Adventist co-educational university located in Nirgua, Venezuela, and accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association.

It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[2][3][4][5]

History

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Founded in 1962 as Venezuela Adventist Secondary School, it later became the Vocational Institute of Venezuela, and finally in 1999 Venezuelan Adventist University was authorized by the government of Venezuela. IUNAV offers undergraduate and graduate level degrees.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Adventist University Institute of Venezuela - Adventist Online Yearbook". Adventistyearbook.org. 2001-12-07. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  2. ^ "For real education reform, take a cue from the Adventists". CSMonitor.com. 2010-11-15. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
  3. ^ "Seventh-day Adventists - Christian Denomination | Religion Facts". Archived from the original on March 23, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  4. ^ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Education.gc.adventist.org. Archived from the original on 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
  5. ^ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
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