BA Honors Degree in Philosophy - Arrupe Jesuit University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Philosophy

Program Overview

This programme focuses first on developing language skills and appreciation of our shared African experience. In addition, it centres on developing and deepening realistic and critical reflection on this experience, and later on forming a personal synthesis. The aim is to enable a student to acquire a capacity for self-education and, thus, become a responsible educator throughout life. The programme is designed to form a person who lives by authentic values, is prepared for genuine dialogue and is available for the service of others. Such a person will be able to judge a situation reasonably, decide and act responsibly for the good of all and educate likewise.

The University will propose as candidates for a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree those who meet the requirements for graduation. For admission all must have passed English language at Ordinary Level as well as Mathematics. Normal entry to the University requires both O Level five passes and at least two at the Advanced level, or four passes with at least three at the Advanced level. Mature entry for students 30 years and older requires five passes at the Ordinary level and experience in virtue of which the University considers them ready for a degree programme.

CURRICULUM:

First Year

First Semester

APH 101 Elementary French
APH 103 Academic Writing
APH 105 Afr. Thought in Afr. Lit. I
APH 107 Variety in Hist. of Afr. Peoples
APH 109 The Second Vatican Council
APH 111 Method & Research Skills
APH 113 Introduction to Philosophy

Second Semester

APH 102 Intermediate French
APH 104 Argumentative Writing
APH 106 Afr. Thought in Afr. Lit. II
APH 108 Religions of Africa
APH 110 African Philosophy/Philosophy of African History
APH 112 Logic
APH 114 Oral Communication

Second Year

First Semester

APH 517c Introduction to Statistical Analysis
APH 203 Classical Greek Drama
APH 205 Religions of the World
APH 207 Egypt/Greek Philosophy
APH 211 Philosophical Anthropology
APH 212 Personality: Theories & Dynamics

Second Semester

APH 518a ICT and Philosophy
APH 204 Issues in Contemporary Literature
APH 206 Histories of Encounters and Interactions among Peoples Worldwide
APH 208 Christian Philosophy
APH 209 Sociology/Social Anthropology
APH 210 Ethics

Third Year

First Semester

APH 502b Islamic Philosophy
APH 303 Philosophy of Science
APH 305 Political Philosophy
APH 305a Legal Philosophy
APH 307 Economic Philosophy
APH 501 (etc.) Elective

Second Semester

APH 302 European Philosophy
APH 403 Philosophy of Education
APH 403A Methods of Education
APH 307a Social Philosophy/Social Analysis
APH 406 Metaphysics
APH 308 OT Foundations: The Prophets
APH 501 (etc) Elective

Fourth Year

First Semester

APH 401 Seminar: African Philosophies
APH 405 Epistemology & Hermeneutics
APH 306 Philosophy of Religion
APH 407 NT Foundations: A Synoptic Gospel
APH 516 Environmental Studies and Ethics.
APH 410 Preparing to Write a Dissertation
APH 501 (etc.) Elective

Second Semester

APH 402 Dissertation in Philosophy
APH 404 Religious Education
APH 408 Overview of Catholic Theology
APH 409 Seminar: Preparation for Oral Comprehensive Examination
APH 501 (etc.) Elective

Electives

First Semester

Existentialism in Contemporary Philosophy – Mr. Bonaparte Isingizwe
Nicomachean Ethics – Prof Simon Makuru
Human Rights in Africa – Fr. Isaac Mutelo
African Poetry in English: An Introduction - Prof. Anthony Chennells
Industrial Psychology – Fr Kenneth Makamure
Phenomenology of Religion – Mr. Francis Zangaira
International Law and Relations - Dr. Perota
Ignatian Educational Paradigm and Leadership – Dr. Bernard Muhigirwa
Child Protection Studies – Dr. Anna Mandeya
Disaster Management and Trauma Counseling – Dr Anna Mandeya
Peace Studies and Conflict Management – Dr Anna Mandeya
Gender in Society – Mrs Mercy Ndoro
Psychological Disorders and Therapies – Fr. Henry Wasosa
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Phenomenal Issues in Selected Novels – Fr Chuks Mueme
Ignatian Spirituality – Fr. Von Nidda

Electives from ICT & Engineering (First Semester)

Introduction to Cybersecurity and Forensics – Mr. Mambodza
ICT and Society - Mrs Chigodo
Introduction to Databases – Mrs Chogodo
Computer Network Fundamentals – Ms. Jowa
Information Systems Administration – (TBA)

Electives from Education and Leadership (First Semester)

Academic Writing - Fr. Chuks Mueme
TFT 101 Introduction to Capacity Building Studies - Dr. Nzyoki
TFT102 Introduction to Transformative Development - Dr. Nyachowe
TFT103 Adult and Popular Education (12) - Fr. Rwandekwe
TFT104 Paulo Freire in Practice I (24) - Dr. Muhigirwa
TFT105 Introduction to Political Economy (12) - Fr. Mutelo
Second year Courses & Third Year Courses
TFT 301Personal Development and Group Dynamics - Dr. Nzyoki
TFT 303 Transformative Development and Education - Dr. Muhigirwa
TFT309 Research Methodology (12) - Dr. Nyachowe
TFT310 African Economic history (15) - Dr, Nyambara
TFT411 Field Research and Preparing to Write a Dissertation - Dr. Nyachowe
TFT501 Service Programme Dr. Nyachowe or Dr. Muhigirwa

Fourth Year Courses

TFT210 Climate Change and Conflict Transformation Dr. Kaulem

Languages

Portuguese Language
Shona Language
Advanced Sign Language

Second Semester

African Theology and Christianity
Medical Ethics
Women in African Literature
David Hume: Empiricist
Humanistic Studies and the History of Jesuit Education
Theories of Inequality
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Phenomenal Issues in Selected Novels
Child Protection Studies
Ignatian Spirituality