Masters Degree Dissertations

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    Imbalu ritual of the Bamasaba of eastern Uganda : a post-colonial African bible hermeneutical perspective
    (Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2025-11) Nambuba, Juliet Wabwire
    The Imbalu ritual of the Bamasaba of Eastern Uganda forms part of the initiation ritual that ushers one into manhood through non-therapeutic circumcision. In recent times, the practice has been challenged for ethical, educational and social reasons, while proponents use biblical antecedents to give credence to their practice. The research is situated within the persistent tensions of the colonial and missionary encounter, which historically framed Imbalu as an evil practice and antithetical to Christianity. The study investigates a hermeneutical perspective of the historical and cultural context of the Imbalu ritual, assesses the colonial challenges and community adaptations and aims to develop a post-colonial theological framework that engages both biblical and Imbalu for an appropriate ritual. The study engaged hermeneutics as an interpretivist paradigm, a qualitative approach with an ethnographic paradigm. Primary data collection involved interviews, non-participant observation, secondary document analysis and a narrative critical analysis of the bible texts on circumcision. Findings reveal that Imbalu embodies profound theological themes that resonate with core biblical narratives. They indicate that Imbalu remains deeply situated within social identity, intergenerational knowledge, and communal cohesion. The Bamasaba negotiate post-colonial tensions through ethical moderation, adjustment of timing, and selective engagement with Christianity-a perfect illustration of cultural agency in practice. A post-colonial hermeneutical approach enables a dialogical interplay between scripture and ritual, balancing ethical reflection with cultural continuity. The study concludes that constructive engagement between African traditions and biblical hermeneutics can generate culturally coherent and ethically responsible practices. Recommendations stress a hybrid framework that integrates ritual symbolism, health safeguards, ethical consent, and pastoral guidance to support communities negotiating tradition and modernity while conserving both cultural heritage and Christian ethical insight.
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    The Islamic influence on Christianity in Uganda a case study of Kampala district (1962-2013)
    (Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2013-12) Mwizerwa, Ebed
    This research analyses the Islamic influence on Christianity in Uganda, a case of Kampala District. It was based on three objectives: To assess practices used by Muslims to influence Christians, analyze the main Islamic doctrines that have influenced Christians and to identify areas of cooperation between Muslims and Christians in Uganda, through which the former have influenced the latter. This study employs qualitative to investigate the said topic. Using a cross sectional research design: a sample of one hundred (100) respondents was studied through self-administered questionnaires and informal interviews. The researcher used observation, he was able to get information using critical eye and it helped him to get more facts. He also used books, websites, journals and unpublished materials. In respect to the objectives, the study found out that, Muslims use their practices to influence Christians like generosity to people they live within the community, their brotherhood and solidarity attract non-Muslims to their faith, offering scholarships, influencing Islamic culture to non Muslims in Institutions of learning and open air preaching and debates. Islamic religion requires Muslims to do the above and this challenged Christians also to wake up and do the same in their various denominations. Some Islamic doctrines have also influenced Christians like teaching about prayers, fasting, and oneness of God (monotheism) that Jesus is not son of God, teaching about marriage. Such doctrines have been used to undermine Christianity however Christians have been revived in their ministry especially in apologetics because Muslims have converted some non Muslims through their teachings. The following have been areas of cooperation between Muslims and Christians and how the former have, influenced the latter was discussed: Campaign against HIV/AIDS have been used by promoting circumcision which is one of the Islamic practices. Having radio/Television shows and Muslims emphasizing halal food. Discussion and think tank are used by Muslims to air out their Islamic ideology. Helping each other in time of calamities by Muslims especially those willing to convert to Islam. Muslims banning teaching Divinity is some schools. Marriage ceremonies, Cultural functions, Fundraisings, National events and interfaith prayers have been organized by leaders of both religions. ln such functions Muslim wishes are adhered to like avoiding drinking alcohol and eating pork. Recommendations made include: treating each other equally, developing of income generating activities, guidance and counseling, genuine friendship, Human rights to be respected, learning and respecting other people's cultures, emphasizing family planning and net working with other development partners.