Faculty of Theology
Permanent URI for this collection
Browse
Recent Submissions
Item THE ETHICAL TASK OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN PROMOTING SOLIDARITY IN THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF NAIROBI – KENYA(THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, 2025-07) FR. AUGUSTINE MUGAMBI C.SS. R.The Purpose of the Study To study the ethical task of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting solidarity in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi- Kenya.Item THE PRINCIPLE OF THE GOLDEN RULE: A RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGES OF MORAL RELATIVISM AMONG THE YOUTH IN KILIFI DEANERY - CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF MOMBASA, KENYA(THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, 2025-07) Sr. Stellamaris Mutindi M. LucasThis dissertation explores the growing impact of moral relativism among youth in Kilifi Deanery, Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa, Kenya. As socio-cultural shifts, digital influence, and globalization reshape communal life, traditional moral values rooted in solidarity and kinship are increasingly eroded. The loss of objective moral standards has led to ethical uncertainty, weakening youth identity and spiritual grounding. Grounded in moral theology, the study examines how relativism affects young people’s decision-making and behavior. It draws on field data, theological reflection, and cultural analysis to assess this moral transformation. In response, the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Mt. 7:12), is proposed as a universal ethical framework. This principle, rooted in Catholic teaching and African communal ethics, fosters empathy, accountability, and moral clarity. The study shows its practical relevance amid ethical confusion. Pastoral strategies are offered to promote moral formation and restore communal bonds. Ultimately, the research seeks to strengthen youth moral resilience in a rapidly changing society.Item LOVE OF NEIGHBOUR IN LK 10:25-37: A NARRATIVE READING FROM CHEWA TRADITIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN MALAWI(THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, 2025-11) ANTHONY KADYAMPAKENIChewa societies in Malawi have oral traditions that can be used to understand the biblical message from their cultural perspective. Some of their traditional stories, like folktales, proverbs, and legends, are used to communicate messages to the audience. Some of these oral traditions promote the love of neighbour by teaching moral lessons in Chewa societies. This study aimed to understand the love of neighbour in the narrative of Lk 10:25-37 from the perspective of the Chewa people in Malawi. The study employed an African Integrated Approach to biblical interpretation which involved three steps: the literary analysis of Lk 10:25-37 through Narrative Criticism that examines the features and functions of storytelling in the Bible; the analysis of Chewa traditional narratives on the love of neighbour and then the interaction between Lk 10:25-37 and the Chewa traditional stories. The synopsis helped us to set up some hermeneutic principles applicable in understanding other biblical passages in different contexts. The work has revealed that to understand the biblical message, it is good to use the oral traditions of the local people for them to understand the Word of God from their cultural perspective.Item UBUNTU SPIRITUALITY: A RESPONSE TO APOSTASY IN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE.(THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, 2026-04-16) KUFAKUNESU KUDZANAIThe discourse hereby delivered is oriented towards examining how Ubuntu Spirituality can respond to apostasy within the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe. The issue under discussion has been motivated by the researcher’s foundational experience wherein he encountered an instance of apostasy or denominational switching in the aforesaid case study. There is an appreciation that abandonment of one’s faith is not only particular to the case in the formative event. So many hurdles within different spheres, for instance, health, economic, social, marital, spiritual and so forth, have led some Catholics to apostatise. The Methodology of Spiritual theology which commences with a formative event will be our compass in this dissertation. We shall present the background of the previously mentioned case history. In addition, we engage in a dialogue between the auxiliary sources of Spiritual Theology and the primary sources of Spiritual Theology which are the Sacred Scriptures and the Sacred Tradition. Three auxiliary sources of Spiritual Theology will be considered, namely, philosophy, psychology and world religions. Within the spectrum of philosophy, we shall focus on how African philosophers Mogobe Bernard Ramose and Augustine Shutte have treated Ubuntu Spirituality. Further, attention will be paid to two psychologists, Frederick B. Phillips and Azibo Daudi Ajani on the same. Our reflection on world religions will lead us to examine Judaism and Islam. Having done that, we delve into the primary sources of Spiritual Theology concentrating on how Abraham, Moses, Peter and Paul did not abandon their faith despite the temptations and challenges they encountered on their spiritual pilgrimage. The examination of the Tradition of the Church will take us through the lives and insights of St. Clement of Rome, St. Jerome and Pope Francis. Research findings will establish that the concept of Ubuntu exists in all African cultures in different words. However, they all embrace the same values of peace, harmony, solidarity, love, respect, xii UBUNTU SPIRITUALITY: A RESPONSE TO APOSTASY IN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE togetherness, caring, unity, sharing, justice, fairness, responsibility, and other related moral principles. The same also exists within Judaism and Islam. Within the Tradition of the Church, we shall note that prayer, fasting, self-sacrifice, self-denial, support for one another, order, obedience and avoidance of material allurements are necessary ingredients to escape apostatising. We shall recommend continuous formation on inculturated Ubuntu Spirituality, fostering of relationships, championing community spirit and focus on afterlife. Moreover, we shall recommend an appreciation of the reality of life and the Mystery of God, finding God in all things and all things in God, work as well as cultural competitions and festivals. Our integrative reflection will be contained in the general conclusion.