Diploma in Religion

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DIPLOMA IN RELIGION

This programme is aimed at meeting the academic needs and interests of a wide spectrum of people: teachers of religious education in secondary schools and colleges or those in specialized ministries in religious and other institutions, as well as those in administrative and social works.
The programme covers diverse courses drawn from African, Christian and Islamic religious studies and Theologies. Students concentrate on areas of their own interests according to their own needs and those of their professions.

Year One

First Semester

Core Courses

Course Code	Title
DRS 010	Introduction to Religion
DRS 011	Contemporary Religious Trends

Elective Courses

Course Code	Title
DRS 012E	Canon and Text of the Old Testament
DRS 013E	Theology of God and Man
DRS 014E	Introduction to Ethics
DRS 015E	Marriage and Family
DRS 016E	Life and Teaching of Prophet Muhammad
DRS 017E	Religion and Work

Second Semester

Core Courses

Course Code	Title
DRS 020	World Religions

Elective Courses

Course Code	Title
DRS 021E	Canon and Text of the New Testament
DRS 022E	African Christian Theology
DRS 023E	Synoptic Gospel
DRS 024E	Evangelical and Ecumenical Movements in the Church
DRS 025E	Religion, War and Conflict
DRS 026E	Women in Islam
DRS 027E	Study of Qur'an and Hadith
DRS 028E	Islam and Development

Year Two

First Semester

Core Course

Course Code	Title
DRS 030	African Religion

Elective Courses

Course Code	Title
DRS 031E	Christian Ministries
DRS 032E	Theology of Mission
DRS 033E	Homiletics
DRS 034E	Religion and Medicine in Africa
DRS 035E	Social Ethics
DRS 036E	Introduction to Counseling
DRS 037E	Introduction to Sharia
DRS 038E	Islam in Kenya
DRS 039E	Worship

Objectives/Admission

Objectives
The objectives of the programme are:

The main objective of the programme is to serve specific interests of a wide community in the area of Religion.
Enhance the academic base of teachers in religious education in schools and colleges as well as that of ministers of religion.
Assist students to gain broad knowledge of religions other than their own, with a view to having a basis for sound inter-religious dialogue and understanding in a pluralistic society.
Expose students to the relevance of religion to society today.
Assist professionals to gain knowledge in various subjects in the discipline of religion.
To prepare interested students for degree work.

Admission Requirements

Candidates should possess at least Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a pass of grade C plain" or Division III in O level or the equivalents as determined by the department. In addition to this, candidates should have at least a pass in English. Graduates of teacher training colleges and other colleges, who in the judgement of the department qualify, may also apply; professionals such as social workers, counsellors, pastors, imams and community leaders are also eligible.

Duration of the programme
The programme will last for one academic year of 3 semesters of 12 weeks each.

Course Requirements

The programme shall normally consist of at least 36 units of coursework and examination. All 12 units of core courses and 24 units of electives must be passed.