School of Religion and Theology
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

THEOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The vision of the programme is the increased capacity of church leadership in Africa to reflect on and be engaged in social transformation for the benefit of the poor and marginalised.

1. Overview

The Theology and Development Programme in the School of Religion and Theology at UKZN offers an exciting Postgraduate programme that draws students from throughout the African continent and beyond to reflect on issues of social transformation from a Christian theological perspective.

The programme introduces students to a range of development issues including poverty, HIV and AIDS, gender justice, environmental degradation, food security, land, and human rights. In doing so, it challenges students to adopt a prophetic theological position on social issues.

Three post-graduate degrees are offered through the programme: BTh (Honours), MTh and PhD.

2. Outcomes of the Programme

• Greater awareness of the relationship between spirituality, faith, and social engagement.
• Greater awareness of the necessity and nature of the Church's involvement in development
• Greater awareness of the theoretical and theological issues involved in the development debate and the role of the faith community in social transformation
• Greater knowledge of certain key issues in development such as unemployment and globalization, gender, HIV and AIDS, food security and the environment.
• Growth in personal capacity and ability to lead and manage development in the church and community
• Development of research and writing skills

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