Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the style in which the books studied at the
TEE certificate level in CPK were written. Attempt was made to fmd out whether the
books would meet the standards for writing TEE self-study materials which the were set
by ACTEA. The set criteria were based on the method (which included 10 elements), the
theological basis, the cultural relevance of the books to African Church, and the way
educational and ministry levels of students are catered for in the books.
Five research questions were formulated by the researcher to guide the study. The study
was designed as a literary research. Data related to method (style) in which the books
were written, theological basis, cultural relevance and educational and ministry levels of
students, were obtained by a thorough study of the five books: (i) Introduction to the
Course and African Traditional Religions (ii) Theology of the Bible, (iii) Old and New
Testaments, (iv) Church History and Theology and (v) Religions in East Africa. The
results were compared to the criteria as stated in Chapter One.
The results show that more than 50% of the 10 elements recommended by ACTEA for
writing standardized TEE Study materials were used in writing the books. Other
recommended indicators namely evangelical theology, educational level of students and
materials, and cultural relevance to the African church were also reflected in the books.
However, cultural relevance to the African church was reflected with a very low percentage.
