Browsing MST-Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies by Title
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Abandonment of Church by Youth-Believers in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study sought to explore the rationale behind the abandonment of the Church, mainly among the youth-believers in the Adventist Church in Kisii County, Kenya. It has investigated why an otherwise committed youth, who ... -
The African Orthodox Church: a history and theological study, 1929-1989
(2012-05-08)This study investigates the history and theology of the African Orthodox Church in order to determine causes of the problems within. Kiambu District and part of Nairobi Province (which was Kikuyu land during the colonial ... -
African Israel Nineveh church: a theological and socio-historical analysis
(2012-06-11)Christianity in Kenya like in any other part of Africa, is characterised by rapid multiplicity of Christian denominations commonly known as African Independent Churches. This independency phenomenon has attracted attention ... -
The Agikuyu concept of THAHU and its bearing on the biblical concept of sin
(2012-05-30)This study attempted to analyze the Agikuyu concept of thahu in relation to the Christian concept of sin thus drawing the similarities and differences. The term thahu is taken to mean the consequence of one's action against ... -
The Agikuyu Customs and Religious Significance of Tiri in the Mau Mau Struggle
(2012-05-30)This research attempts to analyse the Agikuyu beliefs, customs, and religious rituals related to tiri and their significance and role in the Mau Mau struggle. This has been done by obtaining information from oral interviews, ... -
The agonistic implication of Jean-Paul Sartre's philosophy
(2012-05-07)The methodological and epistemological features of Sartre's philosophy are not consistent with his atheism. Heidegger (1978) alluded to this when rejecting Sartre's reference to him as an atheist . As Heidegger says, ... -
The Akamba concepts of taboo with particular reference to Machakos district
(2012-05-30)This dissertation is the result of field research carried out among the Akamba people of Machakos District. The study was carried out with a view to: a. Examining the Akamba religious beliefs surrounding taboo. ... -
Anthropocentric - ecocentric controversy: finding a common ground
(2017-09)This study is an attempt to resolve anthropocentric – ecocentric controversy over whether a new, nonanthropocentric, ethic as opposed to the dominant anthropocentric one is necessary. Ultimately, anthropocentrists and ... -
Assessment of the Spread and Social Effects of HIV and AIDS among Muslims of Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi City County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)The title of the study is assessment of the spread and social effects of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) among Muslims of Kibera Sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya, authored ... -
Beliefs and practices of witchcraft intervention among the Akamba christians of Machakos district
(2011-12-13)Witchcraft remains an issue the Church in Kenya. Many second and third generation Christians are Confused about what to think of witchcraft and how to handle those who are caught in its power. The Akarnba community has ... -
Challenges and Prospects of 'Muslim Organizations and Institutions in Mitigating Food Insecurity in Isiolo County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2013)lsiolo County has for over three decades now suffered from food shortages with devastating impact on people's livelihoods. Food insecurity has been a major problem among farmers and nomadic pastoralists of the county with ... -
The challenges of teaching islamic religious education on spiritual and academic formation of secondary schools students in Nairobi, Kenya
(2012-12-04)This study sought to investigate the challenges of teaching IRE on spiritual andacademic formation of secondary school students in Nairobi, Kenya. The study shows that the foundation of education in Islam is guided by the ... -
Chaplaincy and Behaviour Change of Students in Church Sponsored Public Secondary Schools in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Many learning institutions around the world have endeavored to develop chaplaincy in the past decades. Literature reviewed however reveals that education systems in African countries and more specifically Kenya have been ... -
Chaplaincy and rehabilitating prisoners: A Case study of Embu and Kamiti Prisons in Kenya
(2014-08-26)The problem of crime has always been a challenge in all societies. Many people find themselves prisoners due to unacceptable behaviour aimed at their survival. To those imprisoned, chaplaincy is seen as a key player in ... -
The church response to the situation of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)The global statistics for HIV/AIDs adults and children were 34 million. Sub-saharan Africa has 12 million orphans, with Kenya hosting about 1.2 million of them. Kericho County had 2262 orphans. Accessible population was ... -
Cohabitation among the catholic youths in Nyando deanery, Kisumu diocese, Kisumu County
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)ABSTRACT Cohabitation is a common practice in many parts of the world including America, Europe and Africa. Cohabitation violates the teaching of the Catholic Church on the sacrament of marriage. In spite of the efforts ... -
Conflict in pentecostal churches: The case of Christian church international, Kiria-ini town, Murang`a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Pentecostalism began as an outgrowth of the Holiness Movement, a group that intended to perfect the Christian faith of that time. This movement started during the 20th century in the United States of America. However, ... -
Contribution of East African Revival Movement to Evangelism in the Anglican Church of Kenya, Kisumu Central Archdeaconry, Maseno South Diocese, 1930 -1970
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)The East Africa Revival Movement (EARM) has had a great impact on many of the protestant churches in Eastern Africa for many years, renewing their life and offering to individuals the challenge of a deeper experience of ... -
Contribution of Worth Village Banking to Economic Empowerment of Women in Salvation Army in Bungoma County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Economic empowerment of women is part of the holistic mission of the Salvation Army (SA) which evangelizes both in word and deed. The holistic mission of the SA aims at restoring the right relationship with God through ... -
Contributions of the National Independent Church of Africa to Socioeconomic Development in Kibugu Parish, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)The growing interest by scholars on the role of the Church in transformation of the society prompted this study to investigate the contribution of the National Independent Church of Africa (NICA) to socio-economic ...
