Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts Degree in Theology and Religious Studies

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Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirement shall be as stipulated in the School of 4844��Ѹ�� Studies General Regulation 41.0 and 50.0 and Departmental Regulations 4.0 to 4.4.

Programme Structure

The programme structure will be as prescribed under General Regulations 40.61 and Departmental Regulations 5.2 to 5.6; 7.1 to 7.4.

Semester 1

Core course:

TRS 600 Research Methods

Optional courses:

a. Christian Theology:

TRS 601 Systematic Theology: Methodological Reflections

TRS 602 The Reformation and Counter- Reformation in Theological Perspective

TRS 603 Liberation Theologies in Developing Countries

TRS 604 Old Testament Hermeneutics

TRS 605 Biblical Hebrew for Beginners

TRS 606 New Testament Hermeneutics

TRS 607 Biblical Greek for Beginners

TRS 608 Christianity and African Culture

TRS 609 Christian Ethics and Social Issues

b. Religion and Philosophy:

TRS 620 African Divinities and Cosmologies

TRS 621 Hinduism :Its Essence and Development

TRS 622 Buddhism: Its Social History and Thought

TRS 623 Inter-Testamentary and Rabbinicm Judaism

TRS 624 A Critical 4844��Ѹ�� of Islamic Sources

TRS 625 History of Christianity in Africa

TRS 626 Ethics and Religion

TRS 627 Philosophical Reflections on God

TRS 628 Religion and Society

TRS629 Debates in African Philosophy

Semester 2

Core course:

LIS 627 Research Methods And Proposals

Optional courses:

a. Christian Theology:

TRS 611 Modern and Contemporary Theologies

TRS 612 Major Themes in Reformation Theology

TRS 613 Theologies of Gender and Identity

TRS 614 Advanced Old Testament Hermeneutics

TRS 615 Hebrew Grammar and Translation

TRS 616 Advanced New Testament Hermeneutics

TRS617 Greek Grammar and Translation

TRS618 Theologies of African Independent Churches

TRS 619 Moral Theologies and Pluralism

b. Religion and Philosophy

TRS 630 African Traditional Religions in Contemporary Society

TRS 631 Hinduism in Modern Society

TRS 632 Buddhism in Modern World

TRS 633 Judaism and Modernity

TRS 634 Modern Muslim Society

TRS 635 History of Christianity in Botswana

TRS 636 Professional Ethics

TRS 637 Critical Philosophical Themes on Religion

TRS 638 Religion and Modernity

TRS 639 Rational Psychology

Semeseter 3

TRS 700 Desertation

Semester 4

TRS700 Desertation

Assessment

Assessment shall be as per General Regulation 00.8 and Departmental Regulations 10.0.

MPhil/PhD Degrees in Theology & Religious

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Departmental Regulations for MPhil/PhD Degrees in Theology & Religious Studies

Preamble

The Department of Theology & Religious Studies offers MPhil and PhD degrees by supervised research only in accordance with UB General Regulation 50.0.

Admission Requirements for MPhil Programme

Admission into the MPhil (Theology, Religious Studies and Philosophy) programme shall be in accordance with Regulation 50.1 of the University General Regulations for Master’s and MPhil.

a. Candidates must have obtained a Single Major or Honours degree in Theology and Religious Studies with a First or Upper Second Class (overall A or B average; GPA of 3.5 on a 5 point scale) from a recognized University or equivalent Institution of Higher Education or a Master’s degree in order to do MPhil in TRS.

b. Candidates must have obtained a Single Major or Honours degree in Philosophy with a First or Upper Second Class (overall A or B average; GPA of 3.5 on a 5 point scale) from a recognized university or equivalent Institution of Higher Education in order to do MPhil in Philosophy.

c. Candidates who have obtained an appropriate combined major degree with a First or Upper Second Class (overall A or B average) may be considered, provided that have achieved at least an Upper Second Class performance (B average) in the subject Theology, Religious Studies and Philosophy.

d. Candidates who have obtained degrees in Theology, Religious Studies and Philosophy, but who do not meet the requirements above may be admitted to the programme, provided they undergo a departmental assessment to determine their eligibility to undertake the MPhil programme in Theology, Religious Studies and Philosophy. On the basis of this evaluation, the departmental board shall make recommendation to the School of 4844��Ѹ�� Studies as to whether the candidate is admissible to the programme.

PhD Programme

Admission into the PhD (Theology, Religious Studies and Philosophy) programme shallbe in accordance with University Regulation 50.2 of the General Regulations for Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees. Students with a first degree honours in TRS

or equivalent (as stated in the University statutes) who apply for PhD, will be required to do one year of MPhil before they qualify for PhD. The following regulations shall also apply:

(i) To register for the PhD degree (Theology and Religious Studies) a candidate must have obtained an MA, MTh or MPhil degree or equivalent in Theology and Religious Studies from a recognized university.

(ii) To register for the PhD degree (Philosophy) a candidate must have obtained an MA or MPhil degree or equivalent in Philosophy from a recognized university.

(ii) Candidates already registered for the MPhil programme may transfer to the PhD in accordance with the provisions of University General Regulation 50.7.1.1.

Programme Structure

The courses are:

TRS 800 Supervised Research and Thesis in Theology and Religious Studies (MPhil)

TRS 900 Supervised Research and Thesis in Theology and Religious Studies (PhD)

Submission of Applications for Admission

The procedure for submitting applications for admissions to the MPhil and PhD degree programmes shall be as stipulated in the University General Regulations 50.1 and 50.2.

Registration

The procedure for registration for the MPhil/PhD degree programmes shall be as prescribed in General Regulation 50.3.

Programme

The MPhil/PhD programme will be carried out through supervised research as specified in the University General Regulations for the degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Duration of the Programme

The duration of the programme shall be as stipulated in the University GeneralRegulation 50.5

Programme of 4844��Ѹ��

The programme of study shall be as specified in the University General Regulation 50.6

Transfer of Registration

Transfers of registration from MPhil to PhD and from PhD to MPhil shall be permitted in accordance with University General Regulation 50.7

Thesis

Theses shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of University General Regulation 50.8

Examinations

Examinations shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of University General Regulation 50.9

Notification of Results and award of Degree

The notification of results and award of degree shall be inaccordance with University General Regulation 50.10.

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies

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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

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Theology and Religious Studies

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The Department of Theology and Religious Studies, which is a fairly long established department in the Faculty of Humanities, offers full time programmes in BA Humanities (Combined and Single Major) and BA in Pastoral Studies. It also offers MA and MPhil/PhD programmes in the areas of Biblical Studies, Theology, Religious Studies and Philosophy; these are on offer on a full time and a part time basis. The TRS Department prides itself of having among its faculty members internationally acclaimed scholars with strong teaching, research and community service backgrounds.

The mission of the TRS Department is to explore the roles of theology, religion and philosophy in society. Focusing on almost all major religions of the world, the department explores the place of theology and religion in politics, health, environment, economics and various other facets of life. Its graduates therefore fit into various professions from teaching, institutional chaplaincy and counselling to international diplomacy and ministry in different religious bodies both in government and non-governmental organizations.

Mission

Make a substantial contribution through its various programmes, courses, research activities and academic links towards the development of human resources in Botswana and beyond.
Indigenize and contextualize critical reflection and truth seeking in theology, biblical studies, religious studies, and philosophy.

Vision

A critical contributor and participant in the universal scholarship community through study and research in theology, biblical studies, religious studies and philosophy.

Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts Degree in Theology and Religious Studies

Entry Requirements

Programme Structure

Assessment

MPhil/PhD Degrees in Theology & Religious

Departmental Regulations for MPhil/PhD Degrees in Theology & Religious Studies

Preamble

Admission Requirements for MPhil Programme

PhD Programme

Programme Structure

Submission of Applications for Admission

Registration

Programme

Duration of the Programme

Programme of 4844������Ѹ���

Transfer of Registration

Thesis

Examinations

Notification of Results and award of Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

Theology and Religious Studies

Mission

Vision

Programme of 4844��Ѹ��