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INTRODUCTION

This programme is suitably designed to apply philosophical theories and principles to interrogate and confront problems, challenges and dilemmas that arise in everyday life, academic and professional context. The programme is designed to develop relevant skills, knowledge and values required for social, economic and political transformations in the twenty first century.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The goal of this programme is to produce Ph.D. scholars with wide ranging skills and competencies required by the fast changing life in the twenty first century. In particular, the program aims at producing scholars who are broad and open-minded, with critical and creative skills, high moral and ethical values and responsive to societal needs.

JUSTIFICATION/RATIONALE

Life in the twenty first century poses many novel and dynamic challenges but also opportunities, which require key skills, values and competencies. This programme, taking cognizance of this fact is designed to enhance such key competencies, skills and values such as: critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation and self-efficacy. The product of this programme will be a self-reliant, autonomous thinker with critical and creative insights on diverse issues be they political, social and economic at both national and international levels.

ENTRY REQUIREMNTS

To qualify for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Philosophy) programme, the applicant should have Master of Arts degree in Philosophy from a recognized institution of higher learning.

MODE AND STRUCTURE OF DELIVERY

The mode of delivery of this programme is by thesis only. The programme is offered on a regular or part-time mode of study.

PROGRAMME DURATION

  • 3 years full time
  • 6 years part time

 

CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Thesis writing
  • Publication of at least two peer reviewed journal article papers based on the research

Thesis process  of the programme:

This program is by thesis only

Description of thesis/dissertation (as applicable)

  1. A thesis is a long essay or dissertation involving original research by a candidate in partial fulfillment for the award of a postgraduate degree
  2. The Doctor of Philosophy (Religious Studies) thesis will be in a field or area of choice of the student with the guidance of the postgraduate studies committee and supervisors. The thesis will be an in-depth investigation of a Religious/Theological issue that contributes to knowledge in the area and demonstrate relevance to the society. The student will be assigned two supervisors in the in the field of study to guide in the development of the proposal and the thesis.
  3. A thesis will include at least the following areas: the topic, literature review, theoretical framework, methodology, key findings and recommendations.
  4. The thesis goes through several phases to ensure relevance and quality. The phases include: concept paper presentation to the postgraduate studies committee; proposal presentation to the department with a discussant from school of Law, Arts and Social Sciences; thesis examination by two internal examiners and one external examiner; oral examination of thesis by a panel which includes the chairman who is the Executive Dean of the School, three examiners, two board members, two supervisors and a representative of sensate.

The Process includes

  1. Registration of the unit APH 900
  2. Concept writing
  3. Proposal Writing
  4. Proposal Defense at the department
  5. Research and data analysis
  6. Draft Thesis writing under the supervision
  7. Notice of Submission of thesis 3 months before
  8. Seminar Presentation
  9. Submission
  10. Graduate School Examination
  11. Correction after defense
  12. Submission of Thesis after defense
  13. Seminar Presentatiion
  14. Graduation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • University Lecturing
  • Nongovernmental organizations
  • International Non Governmental Organizations
  • Public policy
  • Research Organizations

APPLICATION FEE

  • All applicants will pay a non-refundable fee as stipulated in the application form
  • Masters (East Africans)=KSh 3000

Doctoral  International students

  • USD 50

TUITION AND FEE STRUCTURE

Full Time ;Fees Ksh.244,800=  Per year

 Digital Learning  Ksh.244,800 Per year 

Continuing Education Program  Ksh.244,800 Per year  

Non East AfricansKsh.306,000 Per year

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • University Lecturing
  • Nongovernmental organizations
  • Public policy and research

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY?

Kenyatta University is a centre of excellence in teaching, learning and research, boasting of cutting edge facilities, equipment and research materials to facilitate and enhance the quality of teaching, learning and research

The Doctor of Philosophy programme at Kenyatta University is well aligned with the currents trends in the field and is taught by highly qualified faculty who are also committed to help the student complete the programme within the stipulated time.

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