Bachelor of Arts (Religious Studies)

Description of the Programme Bachelor of Arts (Religious Studies) examines the spiritual quest of humankind, especially as it has manifested itself in the world’s living religions. It uses a phenomenological and interdisciplinary approach to the subject of religions of the world for instance Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, African Traditional Religion, among others. You will understand the social dimensions and consequences of religion in the contemporary world employing empirical and theoretical approaches but maintaining considerable depth of expertise in the textual, conceptual and linguistic foundations of major religious traditions. Students will be exposed to the history, cultures and belief systems of different religions and understand the role of religion in the public life. They study the influence of faith-based organizations in the emergence of new cultural identities, loyalties, political ideologies and economic practices. Candidates will be equipped to research, articulate and expose religion to the public as an indispensable component of integral development progress of human society. They will encounter new ways of understanding the world, learn exciting methods of analysis, and develop sophistication in the interpretation of religious texts, beriefs and practices. They will also learn to appreciate religious differences, so as to cultivate in them tolerance, respect and the culture of peaceful co-existence.   Minimum Entry Requirements through KUCCPS Minimum subject requirements Duration of the Programme 4 years equivalent to 8 semesters   Institutions offering the programme Chuka University Catholic University of East Africa Kisii University Pwani University   Bachelor of Arts (Religion, with IT) Maseno University   Career Prospects The course provides students with academic qualifications leading to various froms of services such as the ministry, counselling, health, social work, media, teaching and research.   Potential Employers Career opportunities exist in government, religious organizations, health instituions, education and research instituions, international business, media houses, local and international NGOs, Non-profit organizations, Foundations, etc.   Further Study Options Postgraduate Diploma Programmes Postgraduate Diploma in either: (i) Religious Studies (ii) Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations   Masters Programmes Master of Arts in any of the following disciplines: Religion/Religious Studies Spirituality and Religious Formation Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations   Doctoral Programme Ph.D degrees are offered in the following fields: Ph.D in Religion/Religious Studies PhD in Inter-Religious Studies