philosophy

Moi University Schools

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HISTORY
This program is designed to enable students to specialize in diverse areas of history. It covers a number of important themes that relate to the history of Kenya, Africa and other parts of the world. Also included are specific courses on the philosophy and theory of history and research methodology.

Objectives of the Programme
The programme aims at achieving the following objectives:
i) To produce graduates with the highest level of expertise in their areas of specialization within the discipline of history.
ii) To equip students with research skills and an analytical mind that will enable them to advance the frontiers of knowledge.
iii) To enhance students’ ability to disseminate knowledge through teaching research and publications.
iv) T o enhance students’ appreciation of the role of culture in society.
v) To inculcate in students a tradition of continuous scholarship.

Learning Outcomes
The Programme is expected:
i) To produce quality historians endowed with a wide variety of historical knowledge.
ii) To produce professional historians acquainted with the highest research and analytical skills for the advancement of society.
iii) To produce professional historians able to disseminate knowledge in a global context.
iv) To produce professional historians committed to continuous research and scholarship.

Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme, applicants shall be holders of a Master of Arts degree in History from Moi University or from institutions of higher learning recognized by Moi University Senate. Teaching Methodologies /Instructional Strategies Lectures, Class Presentations, Seminars, Field Research,Archival Research, Supervision and e-learning platform

Assessment Mode
The mode of assessing the students will be 60 per cent in Semester Examinations and 40 per cent in Continuous Assessment. At the end of the coursework, PhD students will have to write a Thesis which will be examined including oral defense examination.

Programme Duration and Review
The programme lasts for two academic years of two semesters each and is subject to review every 3-4 years in accordance with the Moi University Senate regulations.

Duration of the Programme and Period
This program will be offered in a period of 3 academic years consisting of 2 semesters each.

Assessment and Examination Requirements
The PhD programme in History shall normally consist of a total of 60 units and a maximum of 81 units of graded seminar papers, end of semester examination, research, thesis writing and defense.

Candidates will be required to make a presentation of their:

Research Proposal defended successfully in Departmental Seminar and awarded a mark
A Research Paper presented in a Departmental seminar in a student’s area of specialization
Field and Archival data collection and analysis.
Thesis writing and successful oral defiance of Thesis Monitoring and Evaluation

Besides evaluation by coursework, seminar presentations, assignments and end of semester examinations other monitoring mechanisms shall include:
i. Supervision
ii. Students’ progress reports
iii. Students’ evaluation of course efficacy at the end of each semester.
Continuous Assessment Tests will constitute 40% of the total mark.
The exception will be those units assessed exclusively by seminar presentations. These will be examined out of 100%
in accordance with university regulations.

The Structure of the Programme
The Doctor of Philosophy in History shall normally consist of coursework, examinations and Thesis. The minimum units
of coursework shall be 21 units, which will be made up of atleast 12 units of level 900 courses.

First Year

First Semester

Code	Title	Units
HIS 910	History and Theory	3(Core)
HIS 911	Problems in African History	3(Core)
HIS 912	Special Topics 3 (Core)
HIS 913	Economic Integration in Africa	3(Elective)
HIS 914	The Slave Trade in African History	3(Elective)
HIS 915	Women in History	3(Elective)
HIS 916	Political Economy in Historical Perspective	3(Core)
HIS 917	Research Proposal	I6(Required)
	Total	Units 18

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
HIS 920	Kenya’s Historiography	3(Core)
HIS 921	Seminar in Kenya’s History	3(Core)
	*Students to take one elective
HIS 922	Comparative studies in Imperialism and Nationalism in Africa and Asia	3
HIS 923	Aspects of Latin American History since the15 Century	3
HIS 924	History of World Economic Systems	3
HIS 925	Human Rights in World History since 1914	3
HIS 926	Conflict and Conflict Transformation	3
HIS 927	Africa’s Relations with Russia and Eastern Europe since 1945	3
HIS 929	Research Proposal II	3(Required)
	Total	12

Doctor of Philosophy (Linguistics & Foreign Languages)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LINGUISTICS AND FOREIGN LAUNGUAGES

First Year

First Semester

Code	Title	Units
LIN 910	Research Methodology in Linguistics	3(required)
LIN 911	Tonology	3(required)
LIN 912	Seminar	3(required)
LIN 913	Sociolinguistics	3(required)
Any one of the following electives:
LIN 914	Syntax	3
LIN 915	Applied Linguistics	3
LIN 916	Morphology	3
LIN 917	Phonology	3
	Total	15 Units

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
LIN 918	Lexical-Functional Grammar	3(required)
LIN 919	Psycholinguistics	3(required)
LIN 920	Contrastive Linguistics and Error Analysis	3(Elective)
LIN 921	Research Proposal	6(required)
LIN 922	Language policy and) Planning	3(required)
LIN 923	Collections and Analysis Qualitative and Quantitative Data	3(required)
LIN 924	Semantic and Semiotics	18

Doctor of Philosophy (Literature)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LITERATURE
The Doctor of philosophy programme in Literature is designed to enable students specialize in diverse areas of the discipline. The areas include history of genres, theory and literary study,literature and theatre, literature and film and comparativeliterature.
The programme achieves its objectives in a multidisciplinary context in which relevant aspects of disciplines in the
humanities and social sciences are called into play. Literature is thus studied as a fluid area of knowledge encompassing
history, sociology, philosophy, psychology and culture among others.
The programme aims at achieving the following objectives:

To enable the student acquire the highest level of experience in specified areas of specialization in the discipline.
To help the student develop a multidisciplinary perspective and a holistic interdisciplinary approach to issues and ideas.
To equip the student with topical research skills and thus create an analytical mind that can produce knowledge in Literature and related disciplines.
To enhance the student’s ability to disseminate knowledge through teaching and publishing.

Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme, applicants shall be holders of a Master’s degree in Literature from Moi University or its equivalent from a recognized university.

Duration of Programme
The Ph.D Programme in Literature shall normally take three years.

Exemption
A candidate may be exempted from coursework and examinations and admitted into the D.Phil. programme by research and thesis only, provided that, in addition to admission requirements, the candidate:
Shows evidence of having taught Literature at a recognized university or its recognized equivalent for a minimum of 2 years at the level of Lecturer, and demonstrates breadth, depth and variety of courses taught.
Has undertaken extensive research in various areas of Literature as evidenced by at least two articles published in refereed academic journals or a relevant academic book by a reputable publisher, and which must be submitted for evaluation.
Produces an original research proposal to determine suitability and personal insight regarding the proposed research topic.

Programme Structure
The programme comprises Coursework, Examination and Thesis. The minimum units of coursework shall be 21 and the maximum 24. These consist of at least 12 units at the level 900 courses and the rest from level 800 courses. All courses shall be done during the first year of study for both full and part-time students. Proposal writing, research, data analysis and thesis writing take the rest of the time.

First Year

Code	Title	Units
LIT 910	Research Methodology	3 (Required)
LIT 911	Tracing Literary Theory	3 (Required)
LIT 912	Research Proposal I	3 (Required)
	*Any one of the following electives:
LIT 913	A History of Genres I:Oral Literature	3
LIT 914	Major Author	3
LIT 915	Gender Perspectives in Literature	3
	Total	12

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
LIT 916	Research Proposal II	6(Required)
LIT 917	Current Issues in Literary Study	3(Required)
LIT 918	A History of Genres II: Written Literature	3(Elective)
LIT 919	Literature and Film	3(Elective)
LIT 920	Popular Writing	3(Elective)
	Total	18 units

Doctor of Philosophy (Philosophy)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHILOSOPHY

Introduction

The Department of Philosophy and Religion and Theology offers a Ph.D. degree in six major areas of philosophy: Greek Philosophy, African Philosophy, Ethics, Current Trends in Philosophy and Logic. The social and individual dilemmas which characterize many societies today and the

challenges of change, especially in Africa, demand trained manpower indifferent fields of philosophy. Such training will enable graduates to teach and do research in the field of philosophical experience and to relate to the process of modernization and development. The programme therefore, takes an integrative view of the study of philosophy.

First Year

First Semester

Code	Title	Units
PHL 910	Applied Ethics (C)	3
PHL 911	Contemporary African Philosophy (C)	3
PHL 912	Socratic, Platonic and Aristotelian Philosophies (C)	3
PHL 913	Methods of Philosophical Investigation (R)	3
PHL 914	Research Proposal Writing I ®	3
PHL 915	Leadership and Social Justice (E)	3
PHL 916	Political Philosophy (E)	3
	Total	18

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
PHL 921	Cartesian Philosophy (C)	3
PHL 922	Kantian and Hegelian Philosophy (C)	3
PHL 923	Research Proposal Writing II (R)	3
PHL 996	Research Seminar I (R)	3
PHL 997:	Research, Data Collection and Analysis (R)	3
PHL 998:	Research Seminar II (R)	3
PHL 999:	Research and Thesis (R)	3
PHL 924	Leadership and Diversity (E)	3
PHL 920	Augustinian, Thomistic, John Duns Scotus and Islamic Philosophies (E)	3
PHL 925	Logical Positivists (E)	3
	Total	15

Objectives

Program objectives

The Ph. D. programme in Philosophy is intended to assist students to:

Acquire in-depth knowledge in their area of specialization.
Acquire additional knowledge outside their areas of specialization in order to develop a multi-disciplinary perspective and a holistic interdisciplinary approach to philosophical issues.
Conduct independent research and present findings in a coherent and comprehensive manner, with a view of contributing creativity to the enrichment of scholarship itheir fields.
Undertake teaching responsibilities and offer administrative and consultancy services to the organizations and institutions.
Apply their expertise in finding solutions to problems in society.

Course Structure

Structure of the programme

The programme comprises Coursework, Examination and Thesis. The minimum units of coursework shall be 21 and the maximum 24. These consist of at least 12 units at the level 900 courses and the rest from level 800 courses. All courses shall be done during the first year of study for both full and part-time students. Proposal writing, research, data analysis and thesis writing take the rest of the time.

Year 1 Semester I At least 9 units of course work and a minimum of 6 units of research proposal. Year 1 Semester 2 At least 12 units of course work and a minimum of three units of research proposal.

Year 2 throughout - Research only (15 units)

Year 3 throughout - Research & thesis (15 units)

A candidate admitted into a Ph.D. programme must submit to the School of Graduate Studies through his/her respective Faculty Graduate Studies Committee a research proposal within the nine months after provisional registration.

If a research proposal is found to be satisfactory, the board, School of Graduate Studies shall recommend to Senate that the candidate be registered. The date of registration shall be backdated to the date of provisional registration.

The School of Graduate Studies may decide to disapprove the research proposal if:

The research is unsuitable in itself, or

The research cannot be scholarly conducted under the supervision of the University.

The conditions under which the candidate proposes to work are unsatisfactory.

Registration for Ph.D. will not be recommended if a candidate fails to submit an acceptable research proposal within the stipulated period. A student who does not qualify for registration at the material time shall normally be discontinued. A candidate may be registered as a full-time student for Ph.D. Degree for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years.

Examination of courses shall be according to general University examination regulations

Doctor of Philosophy (Religion)
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion

Introduction

The Department of Philosophy, Religion and Theology offers Ph.D. degrees in THREE major areas of Religion: Christianity; African Religion; and Islam. The religious pluralism which

characterizes many societies today and the pervasiveness of religion in human experience, especially in Africa, demands trained man power in different fields of Religion. Such training

will enable graduates to teach and do research in the field of religious experience and to relate religion to processes of modernization and development. The programme therefore, takes a comparative view of the study of religion.
Year 1

Semester I

Required

Code Title Units

REL 993 Advanced Research Methods 3

REL 994 Research Proposal I 3

Core

Code Title Units

REL 910 Phenomenology of Religion 3

Christianity Tract

REL 911a    History and Religion of Israel                      3

Electives

REL 911b Advanced Reading and Exegesis of Hebrew   3

REL 911c Old Testament Theology                              3

                Total Units                                                  15

African Religion Tract

Core

Code Title Units

REL 912a Advanced Study of African Religion 3

Electives

Code Title Units

REL 912b God in African Religion 3

REL 912c Ancestors in African Religion 3

Total Units 15

Islam Tract

REL 913b   Worship      3

Electives

Code Title Units

REL 913b Advanced Reading and Exegesis of the Quran 3

REL 913c Sharia 3

Total Units 15

Semester II

Code Title Units

REL 995 Research Proposal II (Required) 6

REL 920 Inter-Religion Dialogue (CORE) 3

Christianity Tract

Core

REL 921a Systematic Theology     3

Electives

Code Title Units

REL 921b Advanced Reading in NT Greek 3

REL 921c History of Christianity in Africa 3

Total Units 15

African Religion Tract

Core

REL 922a   Advance Study of African Religion in East and West Africa   3

Electives

Code Title Units

REL 922b Man in African Religion 3

REL 922c Mysterious Powers in African Religion 3

Total Units 15

Islam Tract

Core

REL 923a Modern Trends in Islamic Theology   3

Electives

Code Title Units

REL 923b Islam in Africa 3

REL 923c Advanced Reading and Exegesis in the Hadith 3

Total Units 15

Year 2

Semester I

Required

Code Title Units

REL 996 Research Seminar I 3

Semester II

Code Title Units

REL 997 Research, Data Collection and Analysis 12

Year 3

Semester I

Required

Code Title Units

REL 998 Research Seminar II 3

Semester II

Required

Code Title Units

REL 999 Research and Thesis (Required) 12
Objectives

Program objectives

The Ph.D. programme in Religion is intended to assist students to :

Acquire in-depth knowledge in their area of specialization.

Acquire additional knowledge outside their areas of specialization in order to develop a multi-disciplinary perspective and a holistic interdisciplinary approach to religious issues.

Conduct independent research and present findings in a coherent and comprehensive manner, with a view of contributing creativity to the enrichment of scholarship in their fields.

Undertake teaching responsibilities and offer administrative and consultancy services to the

organizations and institutions.

Apply their expertise in finding solutions to problems in society.
Duration

Duration of programme

The Ph.D. Programme in Philosophy shall normally take three years of two semesters each.

Course Structure

Structure of the programme

The programme comprises Coursework, Examination and Thesis. The minimum units of coursework shall be 21 and the maximum 24. These consist of at least 12 units at the level

900 courses and the rest from level 800 courses. All courses shall be done during the first year of study for both full and part-time students. Proposal writing, research, data analysis and thesis writing take the rest of the time.

Year 1 Semester I At least 9 units of course work and a minimum of 6 units of research proposal.

Year 1 Semester 2 At least 12 units of course work and a minimum of three units of research proposal.

Year 2 throughout Research only (15 units)

Year 3 throughout Research & thesis (15 units)

A candidate admitted into a Ph.D. programme must submit to the School of Graduate Studies through his/her respective Faculty Graduate Studies Committee a research proposal within the nine months after provisional registration.

If a research proposal is found to be satisfactory, the board, School of Graduate Studies shall recommend to Senate that the candidate be registered. The date of registration shall be backdated to the date of provisional registration.

The School of Graduate Studies may decide to disapprove the research proposal if:

The research is unsuitable in itself, or

The research cannot be scholarly conducted under the supervision of the University.

The conditions under which the candidate proposes to work are unsatisfactory.

Registration for Ph.D. will not be recommended if a candidate fails to submit an acceptable research proposal within the stipulated period. A student who does not qualify for registration at the material time shall normally be discontinued.

A candidate may be registered as a full-time student for Ph.D. Degree for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years.

Examination of courses shall be according to general University examination regulations.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

To qualify for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme, applicants shall be holders of a Master’s degree in Religion from Moi University or its equivalent from a recognized university.

Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIOLOGY
This programme is intended to produce specialists in the field of Sociology by advancing knowledge of the candidate’s interest in the discipline in a specialized field of social enquiry. The program is expected to provide trained manpower required in teaching, research, extension, consultancy and national development. The Doctor of Philosophy degree programme in Sociology is designed to produce highly trained and well-equipped sociologists who can tackle modern and post-modern sociological challenges and problems facing society.

Registration for Doctor of Philosophy Programme
The Doctor of Philosophy program shall normally consist of coursework, examination and thesis. The minimum units of coursework shall be 28 units, which will be made up of at least 10 units of level 9 courses and the rest must come from level 8 courses. All coursework shall be done in the first year of study for both full-time and part-time students. The rest of the time shall be devoted to proposal writing, research, data analysis and thesis writing.

Programme Structure
With the exception of candidates admitted under 3 (b) above, the first year of study will be devoted to coursework and proposal writing as follows:-

Year 1
Semester I: At least 9 units of coursework and a maximum of 6 units of research proposal writing.
Semester I: At least 12 units of coursework and a minimum of 3 units of research proposal writing and presentation.
Year 2
At least 15 units of fieldwork and thesis writing
Year 3
At least 15 units of fieldwork and thesis writing
The research proposal shall be presented at the School (SASS) staff seminar series before being presented to the School (SASS) Board of Graduate Studies in accordance with the Common Regulations governing the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of Moi University.
An applicant can be granted exemption for all or part of the coursework requirements based on qualification, research and university teaching experience decided on individual merit. The applicant so exempted is still free to audit courses at any level.

First Year

First Semester

Code	Title	Units
SOC 901	Contemporary Sociological Theory	3
SOC 902	Collection and Analysis of Quantitative Data	3
SOC 903	Research Seminar I	3

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
SOC 904	Globalization and Social Policy	3
SOC 905	Collection and Analysis of Qualitative Data	3
SOC 906	Research Seminar II	3
SOC 907	Theories and Issues about Globalisation	3

Second Year

Code	Title	Units
	Semester I
SOC 908	Transformations in the World Economy	3
SOC 909	Labour and Capital in the Current Political Economy	3
	Semester II
SOC 910	Medical Sociology	3
SOC 911	Health Promotion	3
SOC 912	Gender and Development	3
SOC 913	Poverty, Social Exclusion and the Welfare State	3
SOC 914	Race, Ethnicity and Nationality	3
SOC 915	Families and Households	3
SOC 916	Population Policy and Planning	3
SOC 917	Field work	6
SOC 918	Thesis writing and Presentation	9

Objective/Admission

Objectives

To produce specialists in the field of Sociology who are exposed to a broad knowledge of modern day sociology, critical thought and inquiry.
To provide trained manpower required in teaching, research, extension, consultancy services and national development.

Admission Requirements
Applicants for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology must have any of the following qualifications:

Holders of Master of Arts degree in Sociology from Moi University or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Masters degrees in disciplines other than Sociology must take and pass one year bridging programme at Masterslevel; (see Master of Arts degree programme structureand duration).
Applicants may also be considered on an individual merit and through senate approval, for example, members of staff and those with a strong sociological background may be exempted from coursework.

Duration of the Programme
The Doctor of Philosophy programme in Sociology shall extent for a minimum period of three years for full-time candidates and six years for part-time candidates. Part-time candidates will take the course for a minimum period of 5 years and a maximum period of 7 years.

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Code	Title	Units
REL 993	Advanced Research Methods	3
REL 994	Research Proposal I	3

Code	Title	Units
HIS: 998	Thesis Research (Field Work)	15(Required)