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• Course Objectives By the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. Understand the biblical foundation for the Church’s role in society. 2. Analyze historical contributions of the Church in nation-building. 3. Evaluate the Church’s involvement in governance, education, healthcare, and social justice. 4. Critically examine challenges that limit the Church’s influence in development. 5. Propose practical strategies for effective church engagement in national development.

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Course Outline & Units
Unit 1: Introduction to Church and National Development
Meaning of development: economic, social, moral, and spiritual dimensions.
Theological foundation of the Church’s mission in society.
The Church as salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16).

Unit 2: Historical Role of the Church in Nation-Building
Early church contributions to education and healthcare.
Missionary impact on literacy, agriculture, and civilization.
The Church’s role in Africa’s independence movements.

Unit 3: The Church and Governance
Biblical principles on leadership and governance.
Church involvement in policy advocacy.
Relationship between the Church and the State.
Prophetic voice: speaking truth to power.

Unit 4: The Church and Social Development
Role in education and literacy.
Church initiatives in healthcare and community services.
Poverty alleviation and economic empowerment.
Promoting peace, justice, and reconciliation.

Unit 5: The Church and Moral Development
Shaping national values and ethics.
Addressing corruption, immorality, and social ills.
Building integrity and accountability in public service.

Unit 6: Contemporary Challenges Facing the Church
Secularism and liberal ideologies. Mismanagement of church resources.
Political manipulation of the Church.
Interfaith conflicts and religious extremism

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Unit 7: Strategies for Effective Church Involvement in National Development
Partnerships with government and civil society.
Empowering the youth and women.
Sustainable development through community projects.
Training leaders for transformation.

Unit 8: Case Studies
The Church in Kenya’s development agenda.
The role of the Church in South Africa during and after apartheid.
The Catholic Church’s global influence in education and health.
Pentecostal and Evangelical movements in community transformation.

Learning Methods
Lectures & discussions
Group projects
Case studies

Assessment
Class participation and discussions: 10%
Group presentation: 20%
 Final exam: 70%

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