The Anglican Theology of Sexuality: Its Teaching and Practice among Students in Anglican Church Founded Schools in Jinja District, Busoga Region, Uganda
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Date
2019
Authors
Mukisa, Joy Isabirye
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
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. The study examined the
teachings and practice of the Anglican Theology of sexuality by students in
Anglican Church founded schools, Jinja District. The Anglican Church formulated
the Provincial Education Policy to ensure that the core values of the Anglican
Church are promoted in Anglican Church Founded schools. These include
Godliness, faithfulness to the scriptures and upholding Biblical family values. The
Christian activities through which the Anglican Theology of sexuality is transmitted
to students in these schools include Bible studies, prayer meetings, fellowship
meetings, evangelism drives and holiday camps The objectives of the study were:
To explore the Anglican Theology of sexuality, and To investigate the role played
by school management committees, administrators and religious leaders in
promoting the practice of the Anglican Theology of Sexuality among students in
Anglican Church founded schools. The effect of the Anglican Theology of sexuality
on students‟ behaviour was assessed. Also challenges faced by the Anglican Church
founded schools in the dissemination of the Anglican Theology of sexuality to
students were explored. Lastly, strategies that can be used by the Anglican Church
to effectively disseminate their Theology of sexuality among students in the Church
founded schools were explored. Literature was reviewed regarding the teachings of
the Anglican Theology of sexuality, the role played by administrators and religious
leaders in teaching Religious values to students, effect of Religious teachings on the
sexual behaviour of young people and the challenges faced in teaching religious
values to young people. The study employed a descriptive research survey. The
study was conducted among nine Anglican Church Founded Schools in Jinja
district, Busoga region. The targeted age bracket was 13-18 years an age that is
mostly affected by sexual challenges. Uganda. Primary data were collected mainly
through oral interviews, questionnaires, participant observation and focus group
discussions. Secondary data were collected from both published and unpublished
books, journals, Newsletters and internet sites. Data collected from these libraries
helped establish the research problem and the rationale for the research. The
respondents included students and the target group was between 13-19 years. In
addition, head teachers of Anglican Church Founded Schools, chaplains, counselors
and the Diocesan Education Coordinator were also involved in the study. Non
probability and purposive sampling was used to sample the respondents. The study
employed a descriptive research survey. The overall data was synthesized, analyzed,
interpreted and discussed in light of Smith‟s (2003) Theory of Religious Effect on
the Sexuality of Young People. This theory identified the following paradigms as
necessary for religion to have a positive impact on the behaviour and attitudes of
young people: moral directives, spiritual experiences, role models, coping skills and
extra community links. Collected data were presented in chapters basing on the
research objectives. From the research findings, conclusions and recommendations
were made.
Description
A Thesis Submitted in Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Religious Studies) In the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kenyatta University, November, 2019