Postgraduate Diploma in Religious Studies
Introduction
One of the main functions of the Department of Religion is to provide a comprehensive and in depth knowledge of the complex religious reality in society today. To meet this aim, the department has introduced a Postgraduate Diploma in Religious Studies in addition to the already existing undergraduate, M. Phil and D.Phil programmes.The Post-graduate Diploma in Religious Studies is intended to provide opportunity for those who may have first degrees in any discipline and who would like to broaden their knowledge of religion and its functions in society. The diploma covers a wide range of courses drawn from various religious traditions and pertinent issues in the contemporary world.
Objectives
To equip candidates with religious knowledge to cope with interpersonal situations within the context of religious pluralism.To provide further knowledge in religion to teachers, religious personnel, social workers and others.To give opportunity for higher degree studies in religion.Eligibility and RequirementsHolders of a degree of Moi University or any other recognized university or,
• Holders of qualification considered by the Senate to be equivalent to a university degree.
• Holders of degrees from theological and other institutions 2. which do not meet the above requirements maybe considered under “Exemptions” as stipulated in Rules and Regulations of the School of the Graduate Studies page 24 number 12.
Duration and Course Structure
The duration of the programme will be a minimum of nine months. The PGDR shall consist of course work, seminars, project and Examination. It will consist of a minimum of 26 units and maximum of 30 units spread over two consecutive semesters.
In the first semester of study candidates shall be required to take at least four courses (two of which must be core) amounting to 12 units and two units of Project Proposal. In this regard candidates will be required to identify at an early stage the nature of the project.In the second and final semester, candidates will be required to take at least 2 courses (one of which must be core) and 6 units of a project.
Semester 1
Core Courses
Code Title Units
REL 710 Emerging Themes in World Religions 3
REL 711 Philosophical and Religious Analysis of Modern Issues 3
REL 712 Project Proposal 2
Electives
REL 713 Religion in Current Political, Economic and Moral Issues in Africa 3
REL 714 Guidance and Counseling 3
REL 715 Biblical Survey 3
REL 716 Religion and Human Rights 3
Semester 2
Core Courses
REL 720 Contemporary Issues in African Religion 3
REL 721 Project 6
Electives
REL 722 Religion, Society and Development 3
REL 723 Selected Contemporary Themes in Islam 3