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Introduction
The Salvatorian Institute of Philosophy and Theology is pleased to announce its new Institute diploma program. The African studies program stems from the Institute initial idea of Inculturation. Completing African studies diploma is an excellent way to develop academically and pastorally focused expertise in their mission life.
Again it will bring fascinating diversity of African heritage as an ideal companion for students doing Philosophy and Theology.
The Diploma in African Studies is a multi-disciplinary course focusing on contemporary Africa. It provides students with an understanding of major religious, religions, social, cultural, political and economic developments in Africa and the diaspora. The course also enables students to develop their critical and analytical powers in relation to current events in Africa as well as their ability to approach contemporary African issues from interdisciplinary standpoints. The Diploma in African Studies provides students with the research training necessary to undertake a broad-based, multi-disciplinary study of contemporary Africa and enhances their ability to prepare and present to an audience material they have researched.
The Diploma in African Studies offers an intensive interdisciplinary introduction to African Studies. It allows flexibility in course choice, while at the same time focusing on core interdisciplinary areas of African Studies.
These courses are intended for undergraduates as well as graduates and others who may, or may not, have some knowledge of African issues. The course aims to enable students to continue on to further research or on other endeavours. The course also aims to enhance professional skills.
The African Studies programme seeks to create opportunities for students to understand the rich history, current challenges and future promise of Africa as a central influence in the world. The programme has two components: an annual programme and opportunity for joint summer study for all students.
Course Organization
Students taking the Diploma in African Studies are required to follow two core courses, each worth 20 credits. The first semesters' course provides a conceptual and theoretical overview of African Studies debates and the second semester course will utilise these concepts and theories to analyse practical, contemporary issues and challenges in Africa. Students will normally choose another 6 options (of 20 units each) up to a total of 120 credits.
The course of study for part-time Diploma candidates will be two years. In the first year of study students will take four courses, handing in an essay for each course. Work in at least the equivalent of two full courses (4 units) must be presented for assessment; the remainder of the coursework must be completed by the start of May in the second year of study. Part-time candidates must also submit an integrated paper for examination by the date in May (of the second year).
Joint Summer Study: June, July and August
The Institute in summer program invites a study in July to August program of courses, research and writing.
Students spent mornings on a common course of study, designed for them and devoted to African studies. Afternoons are reserved for individual project work, and research paper.
The common coursework, examinations, and complete research papers guarantees one's graduation! As part of the Salvatorian Institute Summer Session, Institute students live on campus and have access to all facilities including the computer centre, library, Internet and audio-visual equipment.
A multidisciplinary and cultural opportunity for students to study and practice and focus on African studies. Courses are so designated that they suite students needs. Participation in the summer program is not a prerequisite for one to be already in semester program of African studies nor already familiar with the discipline. However, students are encouraged to participate (on campus) in the summer program (though not required) to include such a focus and reduce work load in their senior year courses of study. For foreign students, the research and collaboration experience abroad is primary fodder for further development in their ambitions.
African studies program involves writing a significant research paper from the areas covered in the syllabus. Africa studies program is provided as a serious intellectual opportunity for students wanting to bring even greater depth and focus to their pastoral obligations.
It consists of the following modules:
| African Philosophy and Culture | |
| Religious and Philosophical thought in Africa | |
| Research Skills and Methods in African Studies | |
| African Culture an Overview | |
| African Religion | |
| Gender Issues In Contemporary Africa | |
| Media and Popular Culture in Africa | |
| One other approved module |
Diploma students obtain 160 credits from taught courses. That means that they do eight 20-credit courses. Two of the courses are compulsory: African Philosophy and Culture and Religious and Philosophical thought in Africa. The other courses are optional courses. Most of the courses involve two contact hour per week. In addition the student will be required to do preparation and reading each week; requirements vary from course to course but on average we would expect students on the fulltime program to do a minimum total of about 30 hours per week, plus the contact hours.
The coursework modules for the Diploma in African Studies will be assessed within two semesters (August - May), or (May - August) depending on the ones component and then the student is notified of his progress. In fulfilment of all requirements the candidate will be awarded a Diploma in African Studies.
Students who complete their course work successfully but fail to submit their integrated paper will be awarded a Certificate Diploma in African Studies.
Core Courses
African Studies in Salvatorian Institute of Philosophy and Theology draws on a core range of disciplines including politics, history, social anthropology, education, law, philosophy, theology and religious studies. This exposes students to a wide range of ways of thinking about African issues. The core courses integrate theory and practice across these central disciplines and build students' analytical, research and presentation skills towards the deeper work on the integrated paper towards the end of the course.
Options
Students should choose six options, up to a total of 120 credits:
Please note that not all courses are on offer each year.
Integrated Paper
The intergraded paper constitutes the main work in which students demonstrate the extent to which they have achieved ability for independent study. The integrated paper generally takes the form of a 15,000 to 20,000 substantive piece of work. For students taking the Diploma in African Studies is a discrete piece of research. It is expected to include:
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained on these pages is correct. However, it will not form part of any contract between the Institute and a student or applicant and must be read in conjunction with the Terms and Conditions of Admission set out in the Prospectus.
In the event of any conflict between the contents of these guidelines and the relevant Codes of Practice or Regulations for the relevant degrees published in the calendar the Calendar has precedence.
This document should be read carefully in conjunction with the Code of Practice for Taught Courses, produced by the Institute, and the Code of Practice for Supervisors. Your supervisor, and the Institute will assume that you are familiar with the important information relevant to your study contained in them.
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Last update: June 30, 2006