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.
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.