The history of the American University of Madaba (AUM) began with a decision by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to establish a university in Madaba, Jordan. He envisioned this new university as “a stepping stone for personal and community advancement” and as a place “where ethics, values and moral integrity are pursued at the same time as knowledge and scientific skills are acquired.” These concepts led to the adoption of the AUM motto – Sapientia et Scientia (Wisdom and Science). A license to establish a new university was granted by the Higher Education Council of Jordan in 2005 and the cornerstone of the university was blessed by HH Pope Benedict XVI in 2009. In his blessing the pope confirmed the role of AUM as “a place of understanding and dialogue”. He added that students, while assimilating their own culture, “will be led to a deeper knowledge of human culture achievements, will be enriched by other viewpoints, and [will be] formed in comprehension, tolerance and peace.” Curriculum development, faculty and staff hiring, and construction had proceeded sufficiently that students could enter for the school year 2011/2012. In recognition of the highly successful beginning of the university, HM King Abdullah II completed the preliminary phase of AUM’s history by formally inaugurating the university on 30 May 2013. AUM currently offers bachelor’s degrees in the following Faculties (colleges): Engineering, Science, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Art and Design, Business and Finance, Languages and Communication. Tel: +962 5 3294444 Website: http://www.aum.edu.jo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadabaAu Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aummadaba Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/aumadaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aummadaba/
