Blar i MF vitenskapelig høyskole for teologi, religion og samfunn på emneord "Kenya"
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Ameru women's spirituality: Negotiation of spiritual practices among Methodist and Pentecostal church Christian women in Igembe constituency
(Doctoral thesis, 2020)This study describes Ameru women’s spirituality amongst MCK (Methodist Church in Kenya) and Pentecostal Church, as reflected in Christian women’s spiritual practices and experiences. It explores how Christian women live ... -
Anglican Church Unity. The tension between Anglican Church unity and ethnic identity in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2015-07-28)Unity is a moral requirement in both religious and secular life. In a highly religious society, morals and values are much informed by the religious precepts. For traditional cultures, morality is by custom, and for secular ... -
Can Religion be too much? A Research on Healing and Prosperity in Two Kenyan Charismatic Churches
(Master thesis, 2015-10-01)In the world today, there are many churches that are operational, some run by ordained ministers and some run by self-ordained ministers. Each church has a doctrine they teach and they have a mission statement that governs ... -
Cultural contextualisation ; the church engagement in the male circumcision as a rite of passage in Meru Kenya
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis analyses the intricate intersection between cultural traditions, religious beliefs and the evolving dynamics of male circumcision within the Meru community of Kenya. It explores the process of contextualising ... -
Domestic violence and abuse : an ethical and pastoral challenge to the Methodist Church in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2013-09-05)The main problem of the study will be dealt with by answering the following question: How can the Methodist Church in Kenya from an ethical and pastoral perspective, address the problem of domestic violence? In order ... -
Empowering the church. Integrating spiritual and material aspects of shared participation in redemption within Methodist Church in Kenya : a case study of Kasarani Estate Fellowship in Ruaraka Methodist Church
(Master thesis, 2016-08-26)The main focus of this research work is on how Methodist church in Kenya can integrate both spiritual and material aspects of shared redemption as a way of empowering her members. The main method of data collection used ... -
Ethnic Land Conflict a Constant Struggle in Kenya: a Critical inquest on the role played by the Methodist church in Meru County, Kenya
(Master thesis, 2017)In Kenya, the occurrence of ethnic land conflict seems to be frequent. As such, the Church in general and in particular the MCK has divine role to cognize and makes use of her call to the mission of reconciliation in ... -
Experiencing community as a youth in the Methodist Church in Kenya. A case study of St. Peter's Youth Church (SPYC)
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Faith-based initiatives in response to HIV/AIDS in Kibera slums Nairobi, Kenya
(Master thesis, 2013-11-21)HIV/AIDS represents one of the greatest health challenges confronting the world. The epidemic has evolved to become one of the greatest hindrances to national health of most countries in the developing world. HIV/AIDS ... -
Globalization and the involvement of young people in the Methodist Church in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2015-10-01)The Methodist Church in Kenya has suffered the decrease of youth membership the past few years which raised a concern in the churches across the country. However, some churches seemed to manage this situation and attracted ... -
Rape: How is church challenged by the rising issues of rape in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2016-10-07)Rape is a global challenge that confronts women in all context and from all race. There has been an increase in rape cases and rape prevalence in Kenya, especially in major urban centres. This research was influenced and ... -
The role of the church in supporting people who are bereaved : a cross-cultural comparison between Norway and Kenya
(Master thesis, 2011-10-19)Grief is a universal reaction to a bereavement experience. Nevertheless, the universality does not imply that grief reactions are similar all over the world. Cultural, religious and personal variations result in grieving ... -
Same Sex Relationship: A current Religious Challenge to the Methodist church in Kenya
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Single Women and the Church : The Experiences of single women in the Methodist Church in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2021)In Africa, marriage is respected, and nobody should be left out without marrying or being married. This is one reason why singlehood has been perceived to be problematic and not acceptable, not only in society but also in ... -
The response of the church in Nairobi to the Al-Shabaab terror attacks: A case study of St. Polycarp Anglican Church Juja Road Pangani and God`s House of Miracles International Nairobi
(Master thesis, 2014-09-24)In October 2011, the Kenya Army entered Somalia in an operation to protect the Kenyan people and interests from attacks by the Al-Qaeda affiliate, Al- Shabaab based in Somalia. In retaliation, the Al- Shabaab intensified ... -
The rise of secularization in Kenya and its impact to the church
(Master thesis, 2017)Secularization is a global challenge that confronts all religions in all contexts. There has been an increase of secularism in Kenya that has continued to erode the ecclesiastical authority of late especially in the urban ... -
The Role of Women Goups in The Methodist Church in Kenya :The Complexity of Fighting Against Poverty
(Master thesis, 2014-10-13)This study seeks to explore the role women groups in the Methodist church in Kenya are playing to fight poverty. To realize the aimed goal of exploring what role women are playing in the Methodist church to fight against ... -
Towards Constructive Ecotheology: The Mau Forest Complex Degradation and the Response of the Church
(Doctoral thesis, 2018)This study explores how the Anglican Church in Kenya, St. Matthew’s Eldoret and African Inland Church in Kenya, Fellowship Eldoret teachings influence their member’s relationship, behaviour, and perception of ecology. The ... -
Women and property rights : a human rights and gender challenge to churches and society in Kenya (reference to the Meru community of Kenya)
(Master thesis, 2016-08-30)In many developing countries like Kenya, issues of gender discrimination are evident in form of unequal inheritance and property rights. While there seems to be numerous campaigns for the advocacy of gender equality and ...