Faculty Of Arts, Theology, Culture and Heritage Studies

• Bachelor of Honours in Theology Studies
• Bachelor of Honours in Media and Digital Communication Studies
• Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Development Studies

• Master of Arts in Religion & Theology (MARTh)

Journal articles

Ndamba, G. T. and Munamati, S. (2019). “Mentoring Experiences of Student Pastors from a Theological College in Zimbabwe” in the Journal of New Vision in Educational Research (JoNVER) of the Great Zimbabwe University, 1(1):51-69. Munamati, S. and Musendekwa, M. (2022) “African Burial Practices as Havens that Promote the Spread of Cholera in Zimbabwe” International Journal of Applied Research on Public Health Management, Volume 7, Issue 1, Published by IGI Global Publications, 2022. https://doi:10.4018/IJARPHM.2022010104.
Book chapters
“Divine Revelation in Natural Phenomena: A Phenomenological Approach of Gods Revelation in 1 Kings 19:11-13”. Author: Munamati, Simbarashe and Musendekwa, Menard, in Book Titled: “Phenomenological Approaches to Religion and Spirituality by Essien D. Essien (University of Uyo, Nigeria). Published by IGI Global Publications, 2021, [online available] https://www.igi.global.com/book/phenomenological-approaches-religion-spirituality/244510 “Human Trafficking Discourse in Zimbabwe” Author: Simbarashe Munamati, in the Book Titled: Handbook of Research on Present And Future Paradigms In Human Trafficking. A Volume in the Advances in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Penology (ACCIP), Book Series, IGI Global 2022, ISBN: 97817998923 (Handcover), ISBN: 978179989230 (E-Book) “From Exclusivism to Inclusivism: The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Rules and Regulations Relating to Women” Author: Simbarashe Munamati. in the Book Titled: Women and Religion in Zimbabwe: Strides and Struggles. Edited by Ezra Chitando, Sophia Chirongoma and Kudzai Biri Published by Rowan and Littlefield, 2022, pp. 107-120. ISBN: 978-1-66690-331-7. “Womens Leadership Roles in the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (1891-2020)” Author: Simbarashe Munamati. In the Book Titled: Women, Religion and Leadership, Volume 2, Edited by Molly Manyonganise, Ezra Chitando and Sophia Chirongoma Published by Springer Nature Switzerland, a Palgrave Studies in African Leadership Series, 2023. ISBN: 9783031247354

International Conference Papers Presented
The Conference to Celebrate the International Day for Women and Iranian Day for Mothers on 1st March 2019 at University of Zimbabwe. Conference Theme: Dialoguing women in Christianity, Islam and African Traditional Religions. Title of the paper: “From exclusivism to inclusivism: Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Rules and Regulations towards women.” African Consortium for Law and Religion Studies-Law, Religion and environment in Africa, Gaborone, Botswana, 19-21 May 2019. Conference Theme: Law, Religion and environment in Africa. Title of the paper: “African burial practices as havens that promote the spread of cholera in Zimbabwe.” The Sanneh Institute Launch and Inauguration, Accra, Ghana, 25 th -29 th February, 2020, Conference Theme: Territoriality and Hospitality: Christians and Muslims sharing common space. Title of paper presented: “Unity of religious adherents: A case study of the Christian and Muslim communities of Rupike Irrigation Scheme in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe.” WCDC-Virtual World Community Development Conference, 21 st -23 rd June 2021, Nairobi, Kenya. Conference Theme: Our connectedness, Resilience and Empowerment. Title of Paper 1: Soulmates or Antagonists: Disability and Community Development. Title of Paper 2: Gender Inclusivity as panacea for Community Development: A case of Rupike Irrigation
Scheme, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. 2022 7th International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peace building, New York 10577. Title of Paper: Community Development as Panacea for bringing communities together: A case study of the Christian and Muslim communities of Rupike Irrigation Project in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe. 2nd ESDIR Virtual Conference of the National University of Science and Technology, 14-16 September 2022. Title of paper, “Reformed Church in Zimbabwe women-initiated small business projects as panacea for community development in Zimbabwe.” Women, Covid-19 and Mental Health in Africa: An African Interventionist Perspective
Conference of the Midlands State University, Department of Religious Studies and Ethics and the Humbolt Research Hub in Africa, 15-17 March 2023. Title of paper, “Women, Bible, Mental health in Africa and the diaspora, multiple jeopardies: A case of Masvingo District, Zimbabwe.”

1. Religion
2. Gender
3. Community Development
4. Theological Education

By the end of the programme, a graduate will be able to:

1. To produce a well formed leader in theological and religious thought and practice,
2. To provide leadership for theological education through consultancy and support services to communities in need of collaboration with other theological institutions,
3. To facilitate research and publication in Africa theology and methodology,
4. To stimulate collaboration among existing theological institutions,
5. To prepare the student for a wide range of post graduate courses that meet the needs of the community, nation and the region.
6. To initiate theological and religious initiatives that addresses the many challenges of the world such as poverty, corruption, HIV/AIDS, youth formation, famine and environmental change, and a concertized community.

• Bachelor of Honours in Theology Studies
• Bachelor of Honours in Media and Digital Communication Studies
• Bachelor of Honours in Media and Digital Communication Studies

Journal articles

Ndamba, G. T. and Munamati, S. (2019). “Mentoring Experiences of Student Pastors from a Theological College in Zimbabwe” in the Journal of New Vision in Educational Research (JoNVER) of the Great Zimbabwe University, 1(1):51-69. Munamati, S. and Musendekwa, M. (2022) “African Burial Practices as Havens that Promote the Spread of Cholera in Zimbabwe” International Journal of Applied Research on Public Health Management, Volume 7, Issue 1, Published by IGI Global Publications, 2022. https://doi:10.4018/IJARPHM.2022010104.
Book chapters
“Divine Revelation in Natural Phenomena: A Phenomenological Approach of Gods Revelation in 1 Kings 19:11-13”. Author: Munamati, Simbarashe and Musendekwa, Menard, in Book Titled: “Phenomenological Approaches to Religion and Spirituality by Essien D. Essien (University of Uyo, Nigeria). Published by IGI Global Publications, 2021, [online available] https://www.igi.global.com/book/phenomenological-approaches-religion-spirituality/244510 “Human Trafficking Discourse in Zimbabwe” Author: Simbarashe Munamati, in the Book Titled: Handbook of Research on Present And Future Paradigms In Human Trafficking. A Volume in the Advances in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Penology (ACCIP), Book Series, IGI Global 2022, ISBN: 97817998923 (Handcover), ISBN: 978179989230 (E-Book) “From Exclusivism to Inclusivism: The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Rules and Regulations Relating to Women” Author: Simbarashe Munamati. in the Book Titled: Women and Religion in Zimbabwe: Strides and Struggles. Edited by Ezra Chitando, Sophia Chirongoma and Kudzai Biri Published by Rowan and Littlefield, 2022, pp. 107-120. ISBN: 978-1-66690-331-7. “Womens Leadership Roles in the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (1891-2020)” Author: Simbarashe Munamati. In the Book Titled: Women, Religion and Leadership, Volume 2, Edited by Molly Manyonganise, Ezra Chitando and Sophia Chirongoma Published by Springer Nature Switzerland, a Palgrave Studies in African Leadership Series, 2023. ISBN: 9783031247354

International Conference Papers Presented
The Conference to Celebrate the International Day for Women and Iranian Day for Mothers on 1st March 2019 at University of Zimbabwe. Conference Theme: Dialoguing women in Christianity, Islam and African Traditional Religions. Title of the paper: “From exclusivism to inclusivism: Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Rules and Regulations towards women.” African Consortium for Law and Religion Studies-Law, Religion and environment in Africa, Gaborone, Botswana, 19-21 May 2019. Conference Theme: Law, Religion and environment in Africa. Title of the paper: “African burial practices as havens that promote the spread of cholera in Zimbabwe.” The Sanneh Institute Launch and Inauguration, Accra, Ghana, 25 th -29 th February, 2020, Conference Theme: Territoriality and Hospitality: Christians and Muslims sharing common space. Title of paper presented: “Unity of religious adherents: A case study of the Christian and Muslim communities of Rupike Irrigation Scheme in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe.” WCDC-Virtual World Community Development Conference, 21 st -23 rd June 2021, Nairobi, Kenya. Conference Theme: Our connectedness, Resilience and Empowerment. Title of Paper 1: Soulmates or Antagonists: Disability and Community Development. Title of Paper 2: Gender Inclusivity as panacea for Community Development: A case of Rupike Irrigation
Scheme, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. 2022 7th International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peace building, New York 10577. Title of Paper: Community Development as Panacea for bringing communities together: A case study of the Christian and Muslim communities of Rupike Irrigation Project in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe. 2nd ESDIR Virtual Conference of the National University of Science and Technology, 14-16 September 2022. Title of paper, “Reformed Church in Zimbabwe women-initiated small business projects as panacea for community development in Zimbabwe.” Women, Covid-19 and Mental Health in Africa: An African Interventionist Perspective
Conference of the Midlands State University, Department of Religious Studies and Ethics and the Humbolt Research Hub in Africa, 15-17 March 2023. Title of paper, “Women, Bible, Mental health in Africa and the diaspora, multiple jeopardies: A case of Masvingo District, Zimbabwe.”

BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS DEGREE IN THEOLOGY DURATION:

• Four (4) years full time programme.
• Four (4) years block release programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

In‐Service Block Release Programme: candidates must possess a recognised Diploma in Theology plus one year experience as a Minister of Religion.

Conventional Programme: A‐level certificate with passes in Divinity and any of the following subjects: English, Shona / Ndebele, Sociology or any other qualifications acquired by a candidate that may be approved by the Senate.

Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of theories of communication and the media and how these impact on the production distribution and reception of media products in concrete communities, national and international contexts with respect to basic appropriate research methodologies
2. Identify appropriate social, cultural, political and economic theories that take cognisance of the concepts of democracy, development and social change and the role of the new information technologies in enabling the creation of democratic and equitable societies.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of communication and media systems which may cause significant political, economic and social change through an examination of current events.
4. Understand communication and media skills within existing media organisations and judge and assess the impact of their theoretical and research skills in varied environments
5. Conduct informed research guided by clearly articulated communication, Media and Digital Communication that promote community and national development.
6. Take cognisance of and respect peoples cultures and basic human rights in the context of media and digital communication

Bachelor of Honours in Media and Digital Communication Studies

Bachelor of Honours in Media and Digital Communication Studies

Career prospects

Graduates in the programme of Media and Digital Communication have varied career opportunities which include the following print and broadcasting media organisations, social research organisations, advertising agencies, non-governmental organisations, public relations/customer care departments in both private and public organisation, digital publishing organisation, media consultancy and opening up own media-related enterprises.

Duration of the Programme

The duration of the programme is a minimum of four (4) academic years fulltime conventional programme and three (3) years block release up to a minimum of eight (8) years.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the programme, a candidate must normally have:

1. At least five (5) O-level passes at Grade C or better or their equivalent including English language. In addition, a candidate must have at least two (2) A-Level passes or
2. Attained a satisfactory standard of performance on any entrance test which the University may device for the purposes of entry.
3. Other qualifications acquired by a candidate that may be approved by the Senate.

Mature entry

1. Candidates can be accepted for mature entry if they have five (5) O-Levels including English language and mathematics and have worked for a media organisation for more than three years. The said candidates should be twenty-three (23) years of age or over.

Special entry

1. Candidates can be accepted for special entry if they holders of other qualifications that may be admitted by the Senate, subject to the availability of places.
2. Candidates with Recognised Prior Learning (RLP) will be considered for admission on a case to case basis.

Exemption qualifications

1. Candidates who have been doing media and development work at a recognized institution and have acquired appropriate qualification to the satisfaction of the Department of Media and digital communication studies can be exempted in such other courses deemed appropriate.

Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:

1. To enhance entrepreneurial skills and the concept of self-reliance among students.
2. To prepare students for career opportunities in development research and planning.
3. To advance skills for those currently employed in development and other relevant fields.
4. To produce practitioners with adequate technical and theoretical skills to enhance sustainable development

Bachelor of Honours in Media and Digital Communication Studies

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Honours in Media and Digital Communication Studies

Career Prospects

The degree programme prepares students for career options in administrative or research positions with public, private or non-governmental organisations as:

• Project planners.
• Project implementers.
• Project supervisors.
• HIV and AIDS coordinators
• Project evaluators.
• Project managers.
• Civil protection unit officers.
• Social welfare officers.
• Local government officers.
• Civic educators.
• Researchers in development studies.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the programme, a candidate must normally have:

1. At least five (5) O-Level passes at Grade C or better or their equivalent including English Language. In addition, a candidate must have at least two (2) A’ Level passes; or
2. Attained a satisfactory standard of performance on any entrance test which the University may devise for the purposes of entry.
3. Other qualifications acquired by a candidate that may be approved by the Senate.

Mature Entry

1. Candidates can be accepted for mature entry if they have five (5) O-levels including English Language and Mathematics and have worked for a development organisation organization for more than three years. The said candidates should be twenty-three (23) years of age or over.