Browsing PHD-Philosophy and Religious Studies by Issue Date
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The Intervention of Ugo Beliefs and Practices among Gikuyu Presbyterian Christians of Nyeri Presbytery (1908-2008)
(2014-03-06)The beliefs and practices in iigo remain an issue for the Church in Kenya. In particular, the Gikiiyi: have been evangelized and indeed have lived with Christianity for over a hundred years, but most of them have continue ... -
Integration of Indigenous Healing Approaches into Psychosocial Model of Trauma Healing for Dinka Victims of Armed Conflict in South Sudan
(2014-08-21)Climate change impacts have been exacerbated by extreme weather events among others and have led to disappearance of certain species of both food crops and trees. The adaptive capacity of the local community has mainly ... -
Addressing impunity in Kenya through a postcolonial reading of ‘authority’ in mark 1:21-28
(2014-09)In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus is presented as the authoritative one in the sense that He exercises power and authority by virtue of His high position and relationship to God the Father. Power and authority are concepts that ... -
Holistic Christian education for character formation in Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored secondary schools in Nyamira County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016)This study examined holistic Christian education for character formation in the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church-sponsored secondary schools in Nyamira County. Specifically, it explored the church’s holistic Christian ... -
The centrality of marriage in African religio-culture with reference to the Maasai of Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-04)The study explored Maasai religio-cultural beliefs, the place of marriage in Maasai cultural and religious beliefs, to what extent Maasai cultural and religious beliefs are related to and manifested in Maasai marriage and ... -
Christians’ perceptions and practice of ‘ABC’ strategy in the context of new HIV infections in Kiambu County - Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)Despite the several interventions to prevent the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection and Acquired Immuno-deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), new HIV infections are still on the rise. There is a general agreement that ... -
Christian Response to the Phenomenon of Single-Parenthood in Nairobi Kahindi,
(Kenyatta University, 2018)This study investigated the Christian response to single-parenthood in selected churches in Nairobi County. Specifically, the study analyzed the causes of single-parenthood and their socio-religious implications. It also ... -
The influence of frequency modulation radio “morning call-in shows” on parental guidance among teenagers in selected churches in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Frequency Modulation (FM) radio morning programs: on parental guidance among Christians of Christ is the Answer (CITAM)-Karen, Presbyterian Church of East Africa ... -
The Anglican Theology of Sexuality: Its Teaching and Practice among Students in Anglican Church Founded Schools in Jinja District, Busoga Region, Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2019)There is growing concern over teenage sexual behaviour given the high level of teenage pregnancy and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases. Christianity has always provided standards by which behaviour is regulated. ... -
Effects of Inmate Characteristics and Institutional Capacity on Prison Rehabilitation Outcomes in Selected Prisons in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-07)Various studies continue to report minimal or negligible impact of rehabilitation on reoffending and reintegration to community environment. More specifically, the proportion of sustained prison releases reduces rapidly ... -
African Indigenous Pentecostal Christianity in Uganda With Reference to the Deliverance Church in Busoga (1974 – 2012)
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)This study examines the phenomenon of African Indigenous Pentecostal Christianity (AIPC) in Uganda, using the Deliverance Church (DC) in Busoga as a case. The study aimed at investigating the history, factors and trends ... -
Parenthood Programs in The Anglican Church and their Influence among Agikuyu Christians in Murang’a South Diocese, Murang’a County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)This study was necessitated by the fact that some parents in the ACK Diocese of Murang’a south have challenges with some of their children because they engage in drugs and substance abuse, irresponsible sexual behaviour, ... -
Legislative Influence of Women Parliamentarians In Kenya’s National Assembly Of The 11th Parliament 2013 2017
(kenyatta University, 2021)responsive laws. The proportion of women in Kenya’s National Assembly increased from less than 10% in 2007 to 18.9% in 2013 due to introduction of gender quotas. It was therefore important to assess whether and how women ... -
Impact of Anglican Church and Kenya Assemblies of God Teachings on Sexual Behaviour Choices of University Students, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Christian teachings promote moral development among emerging adults especially those in universities. The Christian faith's beliefs have a psychological impact on developing individuals because they may affect their sex ... -
Holistic Nurture to 5 - 13 Years Old Children and Subtle Underlying Factors Hindering their Development in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study dealt with contemporary developments in holistic nurturing of children in Sunday school (SS) teaching in the Nairobi Baptist Church (NBC) which is one of the major support systems for church growth. The researcher ... -
Corporate Governance Practices and Performance in Selected Arid and Semi-Arid Land County Governments in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The public expectations with devolution of governments has not been met. The public involvement and incorporation of governances‟ practices in the devolved governance was expected to facilitate formulation of responsive ... -
Integrating African Religio-Cultural with Conventional Approach to Peace-Building In Conflicts between Luo and Nandi Ethnic Groups, Kisumu and Nandi Counties, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study examined the integration of the African religio-cultural approach and the conventional approach to peace building in ethnic conflicts between the Luo and the Nandi of Kisumu and Nandi counties in Kenya. It ... -
A comparative analysis of Aembu and Anglican rites of passage for child socialization in Kigari Archdeaconry Embu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2023)The main objective of this study was to have a comparative analysis of the Aembu and the Anglican Church‟s rites of passage for child socialization in order to come up with Afro-Christian mores for instilling moral virtues ...
