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LEADERSHIP CRITERIA AND THEIR SOURCES AMONG ECWA CHURCHES OF NIGERIA:
(1982-11-30) Cole, Babajide Victor
Discourse Connectivity and Constraints on Relevance in Sissala
(1988-11-30) Blass, Regina
Social Change among Digo Muslim Women
(2007-06-30) Mutuku, Josephine Sesi
Conceptualization and Translation:
(2009-05-10) Mbua, Abigael
In quest of a vernacular writing style for the Rangi of Tanzania:
(2011-06-30) Stegen, Oliver
Reading and translating genesis 28:10-35:15 as a votive narrative with special reference to the Dinah story
(2013-07-16) Lechebo, Daniel Hankore
Many critical readers of the Jacob story wonder: “What is the relevance of Genesis 34 to the Jacob narrative?” Besides, my close examination of different biblical interpretations and translations of the Jacob story of Gen 28:10-35:15 in general and the Dinah story of chapter 34 in particular demonstrates that the episodes of this narrative unit (Gen 28:10-35:15) are treated as if they were isolated episodes, which has resulted in misunderstanding and mistranslating of the story. Consequently, the readers of the Dinah story have difficulty to see its relevance to the Jacob story. In this dissertation, I will attempt to address this problem and show how reading Genesis 28:10-35:15 as a votive narrative in the light of the Hadiyya culture and Relevance Theory will help us to explain the relevance of the Dinah episode to Jacob story. I wish to show that Gen 28:10-35:15 is a coherent narrative unit and each episode of the story, including the Dinah story, is a componential part of the building blocks of the discourse structure of Jacob’s votive narrative. I will demonstrate how the coherence of the narrative is developed and explain the communicative intention of the story in depth. I also wish to suggest, in brief, how to translate it in order to convey the same message to secondary audiences. Thus, resolving this problem will crucially help the readers and translators of the story to draw the intended communicative intention and translate it. I also intend to show that a correct understanding of the Hebrew concept נדר ‘vow’ in the context of the ancient Israelite’s social institution is fundamental for the reading and translating of Genesis 28:10-35:15. This same institutional framework of the vow will assist us to explain the relevance of Genesis 34 to the Jacob story.
Translating the Metaphorical Uses of Φῶς ‘light’ in Lugbarati: A Relevance Theory Perspective
(2013-07-16) Alo, Andy Anguandia
This dissertation analyzes the metaphorical use of אוֹר /φῶς in the biblical texts of Isaiah (8:23-9.1) and Matthew (4:12-17) with the aim of evaluating its translation in Lugbarati (a Nilo-Saharan Language of northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC]). The theoretical perspective used is Relevance Theory developed by Sperber and Wilson. Quantitative method is used for treating the translation data. The threefold conclusion reached goes as follows: (a) The biblical metaphorical use of אוֹר /φῶς in Isaiah and Matthew is the expression of justice and peace in the existence of the people of God. The overarching concept is restoration from bondage of evil in its abstract or spiritual state, as well as in its materialization in socio-political settings; (b) The translation of this metaphor in Lugbarati requires a consideration of the distinction between ‘literal’ versus ‘metaphorical’ use of the linguistic expression. The metaphorical use of אוֹר and φῶς is best translated in Lugbarati by the expression dìzà which is the one used by a significant percentage of mother-tongue speakers in the translation survey. Illustrations in Swahili and Lingala, other languages, do attest such variation of expressions for translating the literal sense versus the metaphorical one. (c) RT remains a valid tool for analyzing metaphors. However, the RT account of metaphor developed by Wilson needs further development. My quantitative research has proved that the linguistic representation of a broadened concept can be linguistically represented by another expression. Thus, the broadened concept LIGHT* in Lugbarati is linguistically represented by dìzà, while the non-broadened LIGHT in Lugbarati is linguistically represented by àci. The Lugbarati speakers have the tendency to select one of the synonyms of the expression ‘light’ for metaphorical use, and the other(s) is (are) reserved for literal use(s). This is a new avenue of research that focuses on the linguistic representation of a concept (literal) and its broadened (metaphorical) form. This matters for translation because every language displays peculiarity in its conceptualization of realities, and metaphorical linguistic representations that are created from them.
Biblical teaching on unity and its implications for national unity in Kenya
(2014-04-10) Moibi, Kefa Onsando
This is a study that sought to establish a clear biblical teaching on unity, from selected (-Jew Testament passages and then drew implications of the same on national unity in Kenya. Opinions of some national Christian education directors were also obtained concerning their views on the Biblical teaching on unity and its implications national unity in Kenya since they• are the people for who Oversee the teaching ministry of the church. Statistics show that between 50-70% of the Kenyan Population are Christians. I t is also stated that one of the' objectives of education in Kenya is national unity. On this basis and the fact that unity 1S a biblical concept. it was assumed that with proper- teaching and understanding of the latter-. Definite implications for national unity. The findings indicated that teaching on unity is unity diversity as exemplified by the imagery of the body .Though the body has many parts each with a different function. each part works for the common hood of the whole body. This kind of unity in diversity "if taught and practiced will enhance national I unity in Kenya.
Spiritual nurture for the hearing impaired :implication for Christian education in the church
(2014-04-10) Mapesa, Caroline Ayuma
The purpose of this grounded theory study was to develop theory about meeting spiritual nurture needs of the hearing impaired. Two congregations of the hearing impaired in Nairobi were used. The study incorporated interviews with ten members of the two congregations under study as well as several site observations. Three video documentaries were also used. A three-element phenomenon was ascertained. The first was studying the culture of the Deaf Community to be familiar with it, accept the deaf in their culture and be sensitive to it as one endeavors to nurture the deaf spiritually. The second element was communication issues. The deaf only communicate effectively in their local sign language. Sign language could also be supplemented with interpretation, lip reading, and the written page. The communication of the Christian message in the deaf language led to spiritual growth. The third element was deaf fellowships which participants included deaf churches, children and youth fellowships, school ministry and other deaf forums in which the deaf met for spiritual nurture. The deaf fellowships required deaf leadership in form of deaf pastors, evangelists and other deaf church workers. This ensured conducting of spiritual nurture programs in the deaf language and culture. A visual model of the entire process of meeting spiritual nurture needs was advanced. Suggestions were made to facilitate meeting of spiritual nurture needs of the hearing impaired.
The Study of the effectiveness of African Inland Church Christian Education Curriculum in the local churches
(2014-04-10) Mutunga, Jonathan
The purpose of this study was to assess the overall effectiveness of Christian education curriculum in Africa Inland local churches and investigate whether or not Christian education is achieving the expected goals and objectives and to make important recommendations to the AlC Christian Education department on the basis of conclusions reached. These are the questions I wanted to ask about AlC Christian education curriculum. 1. What are the major objectives of the Christian education department of AlC Kenya? 2. What is the goal of the Christian education department of AlC Kenya? 3. What ways do the CE coordinators try to implement the Christian education provided for local churches? • 4. What are the factors that contribute/ hinder the implementation of Christian education in local churches From the research study the following answers were obtained. One, there is an acute limitation of the current personnel of the Christian education regional coordinators in trying to teach all levels of people due to their academic level. Secondly, the Christian education department at the national level doesn't involve the regional coordinators in the designing, implementing and evaluating the CE Programmes. This is a major drawback in the effectiveness of the Christian education curriculum. As conclusion the researcher has suggested the Christian education department should reorganise its functioning to involve the regional coordinators in the designing, implementing and evaluating the Christian education programme. This will help in making the content and materials appropriate and the teachings quite relevant to the nature of problems and the needs of the people. It will also help the regional coordinators to have a sound understanding of the goals and objectives of the Christian education curriculum.
Factors affecting academic performance of graduate students at NEGST
(2014-04-10) Mbogo, Rosemary Wahu
This study reports an attempt to find out some of the factors affecting the academic performance of graduate students at the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology IN.E.G.S.TI. In order to achieve this purpose an extensive review of the related 11terature was scrutinized. These dealt with the following areas 1) The effect of lack of finance on academic performance. 2) The effect of age on academic performance. 3) The effect of language proficiency effect of family performance. 5) The on academic performance. 4) The responsibilities on academic effect of academic aspirations on academic performance. B) The effect of student-faculty interactions on academic performance. The data collection involved the use of a questionnaire with both close-ended and open-ended questions. Some of the close-ended questions were developed using the Liker t: Scale of Summated Rating to determine the opinion of the respondents. The questionnaire was administered directly by the researcher to twenty-seven graduate students. The research sought to investigate some of the factors affecting the academic performance of graduate students at N.E.G.S.T. The test of the difference between the means ~f two independent Sample groups was used as a statistical instrument to test hypotheses.
An assessment of perceptions and attitudes of christians towards cremation and how these attitudes and perceptions affect missiological education
(2014-04-10) Itegi, Grace
The research study focused on cremation of the dead and the attitudes and perception of Christians towards it. Cremation is quite a rare practice among Kenyan Christians who view it cautiously and with apprehension. The study sought to establish the perceptions and attitudes of Christians with regard to cremation as well as to determine their knowledge concerning the subject. It was also the researcher's intention to find out how the doctrine of resurrection relates to cremation and some of the theological views that arise from the topic. The role of Christian education in the matters of cremation was also pointed out. The researcher also focused on how these perceptions and attitudes affect missiological education. It also aimed at enlightening Christians on cremation matters so that they in return are helped in making informed decisions. In addition, the study looked at the cultural beliefs and values that are held by Christians and how these values affect their view about cremation. The study population included congregation members of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Nairobi Baptist church, Pentecostal churches and other mainline churches in Nairobi as well as pastors from the same churches. The researcher used two questionnaires to collect quantitative data from the sampled churches. One tool targeted congregation members while the other collected data from pastors. A total of 359 members and 54 pastors participated. An interview guide for the individual in-depth interviews was formulated and administered. The researcher held two focus group discussions one with church workers and the other with a few friends. The researcher also interviewed two people who had cremated their loved ones. The researcher hypothesized that there is a relationship between respondents' attitudes toward cremation and their willingness to cremate a loved one. The study also endeavored to contribute towards highlighting and creating awareness within the Christian fraternity in Kenya so as make informed decisions in matters pertaining to cremation practice. The results indicated that respondents strongly felt that cremation does not hinder the doctrine of resurrection. It was found that knowledge about cremation was lacking in the churches. The members are in need of church teachings about cremation. The results point out how Christians' perceptions and attitudes affect missiological education especially due to the discontentment when some Christians opt for cremation while others are opposed to it.
Postmodernity among youth in Nairobi Chapel
(2014-04-10) Esilaba, Eda Mutheu
Postmodernity is a phenomenon that has been explored extensively in Western Countries and perhaps in South Africa, but the rest of Africa remains largely ignorant of this philosophical movement and its impact on people's thinking. This study explored postmodernity's impact on teens at Nairobi Chapel with a view to enhance effectiveness in reaching these young people. The six respondents were between twelve and twenty years of age and were selected on the basis that they displayed tendencies of postmodernity as highlighted in the literature. Data were collected through face-to-face, semi-structured interviews. Eleven interviews were held with the respondents. While the intention was to hold two interviews per interviewee, this was impossible for one of the respondent. Data were analyzed using qualitative methods of open, axial, and selective coding. The study revealed that postmodernity was a major influence in the lives and minds of urban young people. It suggested teens held truth to be relative and embraced, at least partially, religious pluralism. The data also exhibited an obvious struggle with Christianity's exclusivity claims. Further, youth leader's authority over young people had to be "earned," with an emphasis on rational instruction. However, the value of community proved strong for these young people thus opening up an avenue to reach them with the love of Christ and build relationships that will impact who these young people will grow up to be. In reviewing the data, recommendations were made to youth department at Nairobi Chapel and Christian educators who are creating curriculum and materials to assist in ministering to young people. Postmodernity may be looming threateningly above us but rather than be afraid we need to take advantage of the values in this new philosophy that may actually enhance Christianity among our youth.
A study of the Narok Bible College Theological Programs: implications for contextualized programs for effective church ministry
(2014-04-11) Lentoror, Stephen Lotinga
This study explored the Narok Bible College stakeholders' perception of ideal theological programs at the college. Data was collected through face to face semistructured interviews, which were recorded and transcribed. The findings revealed that, the major concerns of the stakeholders were administrative issues regarding the programs. The stakeholders desire that the programs be designed in such away that they unify, academic, practical, and spiritual training, an idea called holistic curricularizing. Based on the findings, Narok Bible College needs to review its theological programs in light of the concerns mentioned by the stakeholders in consultation with similar theological colleges.
Factors affecting the use of music as an educational tool in the Apostolic Reformation churches in Nairobi
(2014-04-11) Juma, Asunta Wanja
This study was an investigation of the factors affecting the use of music as an educational tool in the Apostolic Reformation churches (ARC) in Nairobi. Music in church worship is increasingly becoming an important aspect of church activities. This research was intended to find out whether; the perception of ARC members to the use of music as an educational tool, presence or lack of training for worshi p leaders, the origin of the songs, the age of worship leaders and the content of the songs affected their use as medium of Christian education. The researcher developed a written questionnaire to answer the research questions and the subsequent hypotheses. The research population comprised leaders and members of the Apostolic Reformation churches. The questionnaires were administered personally to the respondents following which the results were analyzed. The study revealed that the members of ARCs' held the music ministry with high esteem as an educational tool. It was observed that training for worship leaders and musicians was a much needed factor in the music ministries of the ARCs churches. It was also revealed that the origin of songs affected their educational value. Furthermore the age of worship leaders and the content of the songs they choose for worship affected the their use in Christian Education.
An evaluation of the Sunday school programme at the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology
(2014-04-11) Natana, Wesley Bokati
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Sunday school Programme at N.E.G.S.T. The researcher investigated the Sunday School's planned activities, teaching methods, teaching materials, curriculum and facilities as measured against the aims and objectives of the Sunday School to find out whether or not the Sunday School was achieving its aims and objectives. Data was gathered by means of interview, questionnaires and personal observation. Aims and objectives were used as criteria for judgment. Though the Sunday School Programme at N.E.G.S.T. did not have any written aims and objectives, interview with the Superintendent and the teachers' responses from the questionnaires indicated that the aims and objectives of the Sunday School were: to teach the word of God to children; to reinforce what Christian parents were teaching their children at home; to provide Christian teaching for children who came from non-Christian homes; to enable children to fellowship; to help children grow in Christian faith and character; and to provide an alternative avenue of training to children who might not otherwise have the chance to go to any church service with their parents, due to transport difficulties. All the activities of the Sunday School Programme were found to be geared toward meeting the aims and objectives. Similarly, teaching methods were found to be based on the planned activities and teaching materials used were related to the teaching methods and the planned activities.
Factors attracting Muslim students to Christian institutions of higher learning
(2014-04-11) Hassane, Dan Karami
The purpose of this study was to discover the factors that attract Muslim students to Christian institutions of higher learning. The overall aim was to discover the theory that emerged in helping to understand what motivates Muslim students to attend Christian institutions of higher learning. Data was collected through Observations, discussions in focus groups, and face to face semi-structured interviews with fourteen participants, five Muslim students from catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), and nine Muslim students from African Nazarene University (ANU). The findings revealed two categories of Muslim students: Those who were closed to any contact with Christians when they came to school, "Muslim brothers" and those who mixed with other Christian students from the beginning, "Christian friends". The study showed that Muslim students were "attracted" by some factors, but were also "pushed" sometimes, by other factors. It seems that "Muslim brothers" are "attracted" by the "school reputation" and sometimes "pushed" by the "parents/sponsors motivations". The "Christian friends" are mostly attracted by "the • school environment" and sometimes "pushed" by "student's motivations" mostly by other Muslim alumni of the same University. This study also revealed a phenomenon of one factor, "the attitude of the student", being influenced by four other factors when the student starts interacting with the school community members. A student can move from a group ("Muslim brothers", for example) to another ("Christian friends") or even becoming a Christian from a radical Muslim position through the power of Holy Spirit, when students are exposed to the Word of God in the compulsory chapel or the requested Bible and Christian ethics classes. From the findings, recommendations were made of exploring the possibility of extending the study to the Muslim alumni of Christian institutions of higher learning and investigating their relationships with Christians and people of other faiths. This would help to have a clear picture of the contribution of Christian education to Muslim understanding of the Christian faith. A multiplicity of studies of the phenomenon of Muslim students in Christian universities in different African contexts would lead to a greater understanding of the profound reasons motivating Muslims to attend Christian institutions of higher learning.
Factors inhibiting the development of Curriculum materials for Christian Education Ministries in the Africa Gospel Church, Kenya
(2014-04-11) Koske, Stanley Kiplang'at
Dynamic and rapid changes in the current society call for urgent attention in the area of curriculum development in the church. Such demands require curriculum developers to study new conditions and their implications for church education. Although evangelical churches in Africa are currently involved in improving the shape of Christian education curriculum, it is being faced with a number of challenges. Africa Gospel Church (AGC) is no exception. Compelled by the inadequacy of curriculum materials for all age groups in the AGC plus the continued halting of curriculum development, the researcher embarked on this study. The study sought to investigate the factors inhibiting the development of curriculum materials for CE ministries in the AGC. The study further aimed at exploring some ways for improving the development of curriculum materials in the church. This was a descriptive study, which employed a case study research design. In the study, two crucial questions were addressed. Data was gathered from forty individuals through self-administered questionnaires. The validity of the instrument was determined by a jury test which was given to ten students from the Educational Studies Department at NEGST. Data was analyzed statistically and presented based on the research questions and hypotheses. In this procedure, six null hypotheses were tested using a Chi-square test of independence at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that six factors were perceived to be inhibiting the development of curriculum materials for CE ministries in the AGC. The factors were lack of training in curriculum, lack of funds, lack of cooperation, lack of planning, lack of curriculum evaluation and lack of emphasis on Christian education. Major recommendations were (1) AGC needs to mobilize local churches to financially contribute toward curriculum material development, (2) CE curriculum materials need to be evaluated and revised periodically and (3) church leaders at all levels of the AGC structure should trust and support (cooperate with) the curriculum committees in their endeavors to draw plans and produce relevant materials.
Factors Affecting The Development Of Curriculum Materials In The African Inland Church Of Kenya
(2014-04-11) Olla, Woza Woyita
This study reports an attempt to ascertain the extent to which certain perceived factors affect the development of curriculum materials at Africa Inland Church of Kenya. It was a descriptive study which was done by using the opinion of curriculum materials writers, project leaders and materials users (teachers and students) in that church. Three sets of instruments prepared by the researcher were administered and provided data for analysis. The data gathered from the respondents and the corresponding interpretations provided answers to the research questions were asked. Based on the findings possible conclusions and recommendations were made to curriculum materials writers, and project leaders on how to bring improvement in curriculum material development work. Findings of this study showed that the majority of the perceived factors are affecting the materials production work negatively. Some of the factors which are supposed to put positive impact, such as leadership and relationship among the workers, are affecting the work negatively. Above all the study ascertained that the AlC curriculum materials development project is heavily under the influence of negative factors. Thus this study calls out for urgent remedy on how to deal with those factors that affect the project negatively.
An Evaluation of the Learning Outcomes Focus on the Church School Curriculum : Kenya Assemblies of God Buruburu
(2014-04-11) Manasseh, Patrick Abel Lumumba
This study was conducted by the researcher to evaluate the 'Learning outcomes Focus' of the Church school curriculum of Kenya Assemblies of God (KA.G.) Bum Bum. The purpose of the study was four fold: 1. To ascertain that KA.G. Bum Bum church school curriculum was developed in the 'Learning Outcomes' format. 2. To ascertain whether the planned activities and the stated objectives had a logical relationship to each other. 3. To ascertain the balance between 'cognitive,' 'affective' and 'psychomotor' element emphases in the curriculum learning outcomes objective. 4. To ascertain the effective implementation of the 'Leaning Outcomes Focus' curriculum in the church school, by all stakeholders. Data was collected by means of interview, questionnaires and written records. Goals and objectives were used as criteria for judgment. Planned activities were used as items of evaluation. In this study, Learning Outcomes Focus was evaluated at the levels of format, needs, deficiencies, activities, emphases, recruitment, training and programme planning. The activities in the church school curriculum were found to be well directed towards meeting the 'Learning Outcomes Focus' (goals and objectives). The study revealed that a significant number of the 'stakeholders in KA.G. Bum Buru church were not involved in the planning and implementation of the church school's 'Learning Outcomes Focus' curriculum.