BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY
The Department of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies offers programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels ranging from Diploma to Doctoral levels. A B.A. Student can major in any of the following programmes: i) Philosophy, ii) Theology or iii) Religious Studies. The programmes are designed to instill a critique in the student in perception for application of Philosophical, Theological, and Religious knowledge for development at local, national and International levels. The Department strives to serve the Kenyan Society by meeting the academic and practical development needs and interests of a wide spectrum of people.
First Year
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 101
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Introduction to Writing Skills (Required)
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3
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SAS 102
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Introduction to Computer Skills (Required)
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3
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BAS 101
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Ethnography of African Societies (Required)
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3
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BAS 102
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Introduction to social science (Required)
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3
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PRT 110
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Introduction to faith and reason (Core)
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3
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THL 110
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Introduction to theology (Core)
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3
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REL 110
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Introduction to the African World View (Elective)
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3
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Second Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 103
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Deviance and rehabilitation (Required)
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3
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BAS 103
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Introduction to the study of Philosophy and Religion (Required)
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3
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BAS 104
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Introduction to World Civilization (Required)
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3
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PRT 120
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Introduction to Ethics (Core)
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3
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REL 120
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Introduction to the scriptures (Core)
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3
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PHL 102
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Introduction to logic (Elective)
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3
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ANT
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Family and kinship (Elective)
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3
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Second Year
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 201
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Introduction to research methods (Required)
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3
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BAS 201
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Kenya in world history (Required)
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3
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BAS 202
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Social statistics (Required)
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3
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PRT 201
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History of religions I (Core)
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3
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REL 206
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Studies in the NT I (Core)
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3
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REL 211
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History of Christianity I (Elective)
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3
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THL 210
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Biblical Greek I (Elective)
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3
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REL 210
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African traditional religion (Elective)
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3
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Second Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 202
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Introduction to critical thinking (Required)
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3
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BAS 203
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Religion and society (Required)
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3
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BAS 204
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Introduction to Political Philosophy (Required)
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3
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PRT 210
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Intercultural Studies (Core)
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3
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THL220
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Hermeneutics (Core)
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3
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THL 221
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Church Doctrine I (Core)
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3
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THL 222
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Greek II (Elective)
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3
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REL 221
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History of Religions II (Elective)
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3
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REL 224
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African Indigenous Theology (Elective)
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3
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Third Year
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 301
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Contemporary gender issues (Required)
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3
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BAS 301
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Religion and science in Africa (Required)
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3
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PRT 310
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Philosophy of religion (Core)
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3
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THL 310
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Homiletics (Core)
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3
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THL 311
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Church doctrine II (Core)
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3
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REL 315
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Studies in NT II (Elective)
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3
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REL 311
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Women and religion in Africa (Elective)
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3
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Second Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 302
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Entrepreneurship and accounting (Required)
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3
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BAS 303
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Contemporary political ideology (Required)
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3
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BAS 304
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Social change and development (Required)
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3
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PRT 310
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Research methodology (Core)
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3
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THL 320
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Studies in OT I (Core)
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3
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THL 321
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Pastoral theology (Core)
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3
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REL 322
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Attachment (Core)
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6
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REL 314
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History of Christianity in Africa (Elective)
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3
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PHIL 312
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Contemporary moral issues (Elective)
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3
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Fourth Year
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 401
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Disaster and Conflict Management (Required)
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3
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BAS 401
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Issues in Social Ethics (Required)
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3
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BAS 402
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History of science (Required)
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3
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PRT 401
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Emerging Theologies (Core)
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3
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THL 410
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Theology of the New Testament (Core)
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3
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THL 411
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Studies in OT II (Core)
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3
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REL 408
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Worship in African Religion (Elective)
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3
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REL 404
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New Religious Movements (Elective)
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3
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Second Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 402
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Planning Policy Analysis and Project Management (Required)
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3
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BAS 403
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Planning Culture and Development (Required)
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3
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PRT 410
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Research Project (Core)
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6
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THL 420
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Christian Theology in Africa (Core)
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3
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THL 421
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Inter-Religious Dialogue (Core)
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3
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REL 416
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Religion and Politics (Elective)
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3
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Objectives/Admission
The programme objectives are
1. To introduce students to the interdisciplinary study of theology, and sharpen their analytical and research skills in a university setting.
2. To prepare students to reflect critically on the place of theology in the contemporary political, social, religious and economic environments
3. To enable students have contemplative examination and critical analysis of various theologies and worldviews.
4. To enhance the student’s capacity to understand and appreciate theological, religious and cultural diversity.
Admission Requirements
1. To be admitted into this programme, the applicant must fulfill JAB requirement as prescribed in cluster 6 of the JAB admission criteria.
2. For mature entry one must be a holder of a minimum mean grade of C+ of 2 principles and subsidiary or a diploma in a relevant discipline or its equivalent.
