Department of Church & Political Engagement

Certificate in Church and Political Engagement

Core Courses (7–8):

  • CPE 101 – Introduction to Church and Political Engagement
  • CPE 102 – Biblical Foundations for Civic Responsibility
  • CPE 103 – History of Church and Politics in Africa
  • CPE 104 – Christian Citizenship and Nation Building
  • CPE 105 – Church and Community Leadership
  • CPE 106 – Advocacy and Christian Activism
  • GEN 101 – Research and Writing for Theological Studies
  • ETH 101 – Introduction to Christian Ethics (Borrowed)

Core Courses (10–12):

  • CPE 201 – Political Ideologies and Church Response
  • CPE 202 – African Church and Political Movements
  • CPE 203 – Political Participation and Christian Conscience
  • CPE 204 – Religion and Governance in Africa
  • CPE 205 – Electoral Systems and Christian Involvement
  • CPE 206 – Church-State Relations in Contemporary Africa
  • CPE 207 – Theology of Public Witness
  • CPE 208 – Peaceful Protests and Civil Disobedience
  • ETH 202 – Christian Ethics and Public Morality (Borrowed)
  • GEN 201 – Academic Writing and Presentation Skills (General)
     Electives (Choose 1):
  • PTH 201 – Foundations of Political Theology
  • SOC 201 – African Social Institutions and Leadership (Borrowed)

Core Courses (10–14):

  • CPE 301 – Strategic Church Involvement in Public Policy
  • CPE 302 – Christian Leadership in Political Institutions
  • CPE 303 – Governance Structures and Church Influence
  • CPE 304 – African Political Systems and Church Engagement
  • CPE 305 – Interfaith Collaboration in Public Engagement
  • ETH 301 – Comparative Ethics and Social Justice (Borrowed)
  • CTH 301 – Comparative Theology of Human Nature (Borrowed)
  • CPE 306 – Media, Communication, and Political Advocacy
  • CPE 307 – Church and National Development
     Electives (Choose 1–2):
  • PTH 302 – Political Theology and African Realities
  • SOC 302 – Environmental Analysis and Civic Advocacy (Borrowed)

Includes practical internships, fieldwork, and research project.
 Core Courses:

  • CPE 401 – Theology of Power and Political Transformation
  • CPE 402 – African Political History and Church Involvement
  • CPE 403 – Church’s Role in Anti-Corruption Movements
  • CPE 404 – Democracy and Christian Responsibility
  • CPE 405 – Political Campaign Ethics and the Pulpit
  • CPE 406 – Constitutional Literacy for Church Leaders
  • CPE 407 – Biblical Prophecy and National Destiny
  • CPE 408 – Internship in Political Engagement
  • CPE 409 – Research Project in Church and Politics
  • CPE 501 – Strategic Political Advocacy for Church Leaders
  • CPE 502 – Faith and Policy Formation
  • CPE 503 – Theology of Governance and Justice
  • CPE 504 – Civic Engagement Models for Churches
  • CPE 505 – Christian Public Intellectuals in Africa
  • CPE 506 – Peacebuilding through Religious Institutions
  • CPE 507 – Comparative Theology of Political Movements (Borrowed)
  • CPE 508 – Applied Research Methods
  • ETH 502 – Theology of Holiness and National Renewal (General)

Advanced coursework, seminars, and a supervised dissertation.

  • CPE 601 – Advanced Political Theology
  • CPE 602 – Church-State Power Dynamics
  • CPE 603 – Transformational Leadership and Public Office
  • CPE 604 – Global Models of Christian Political Engagement
  • CPE 605 – African Political Philosophy and Theological Response
  • CPE 606 – Practical Political Ethics for Christian Leaders
  • CPE 607 – Policy Development and Faith-Based Institutions
  • CPE 608 – Master’s Dissertation

Emphasis on original research, critical analysis, and publication.

  • CPE 701 – Research Seminar in Political Theology and Engagement
  • CPE 702 – Dissertation Development and Methodology
  • CPE 703 – Leadership in Political Transformation
  • CPE 704 – Faith, Governance, and Africa’s Future
  • CPE 705 – Critical Issues in Church and Political Resistance
  • CPE 706 – Doctoral Dissertation (Original Research + Defense)

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