Address
P.O.Box 1235.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Robert Gabriel Mugabe School of Heritage and Education
Department of Ethics, Philosophy, Religion & Theology
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Welcome to the Department of Ethics, Philosophy, Religion and Theology. The department is divided into 4 sections, namely, Ethics and Philosophy; Religious Studies and Theology; Family and Religious Studies as well as Health and Life Skills. The department offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the areas of Ethics and Philosophy as well as Religious Studies and Theology.
Position: Chairperson
PhD (Philosophy) [UNISA, 2016]MA (Philosophy) [UZ, 2004]BA Hons (Philosophy) [UZ, 2002]
email: egwavaranda@gzu.ac.zw
Research Areas
Skills and competencies obtained by students studying our programmes are as follows:
PROGRAMME | SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES |
BA Honours in Philosophy
BA Honours in Religious Studies
BA Honours in Religious Studies and Philosophy | · Research – critical analysis, evaluation of credibility and validity of philosophical /religious content · Analytic – systematic and logical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving in philosophical / religious contexts · Argumentative – logical reasoning, evidence based claims, proof reasoning in philosophical / religious issues · Critical thinking- objective analysis, questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence and informed decision-making in philosophical / religious debates · Communication skills – clarity and precision in presenting complex philosophical / religious perspectives · Information Technology skills – Ethical and responsible use of information technologies in presenting philosophical / religious ideas |
MA in Philosophy
MA in Religious Studies |
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DPhil in Philosophy
DPhil in Religious Studies | · originality and innovation in coming up with cutting edge knowledge in philosophy / religious studies · generation of new models / theories and their empirical testing · Application of existing theories to specific contexts · accumulation of data that confirms existing theory · Critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation · developing, adapting and implement advanced research methodologies · ability to analyse and synthesise complex content · research and information management · project management and organisation |
PROGRAMMES IN THE DEPARTMENT
We offer a wide range of programmes as follows:
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies and Philosophy (HRSPH),
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies (HRSA),
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy (HPHL),
- Master of Arts in Religious Studies (MRS),(Areas of Specialisation: Old Testament Studies; New Testament Studies; African Traditional Religions; Christian History; Islamic Studies; Studies in African and Asian Religions and Theology Studies, Religion and Gender).
- Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPHL),
- Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Philosophy
- Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Religious Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (D. Phil) in Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy (D. Phil) in Religious Studies
Learning Outcomes
In line with Education 5.0, which is a heritage-based approach to teaching and learning, our students, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, will be equipped to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to ask relevant questions, examine different sides of issues, and recognize and evaluate ethical, philosophical and religious arguments,
- Critique important historical and contemporary interpretive frameworks used in the disciplines of Ethics, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Theology.
- Apply philosophical, ethical, religious studies analytic skills to important public interest issues and to solve different socio-political challenges using philosophical and religious approaches.
- Attain the research skills necessary for writing a research project that engages with primary and, where applicable, secondary literature on a topic in philosophy, ethics or religious studies.
- Provide thoughtful and empathetic leadership to different communities.
- Provide consultancy and support services to communities in need.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the pervasive nature of philosophy and religion in all facets of human life by making interventions that address the many challenges of the world such as war, socio-political inequality, HIV/ AIDS, famine, environmental change among other issues.
The Department has experienced and seasoned lecturers/ researchers of high international standing as evidenced by the wide range of research expertise they have.
Career Prospects/ Opportunities:
At the end of the programmes our students will be able to join or create employment in the following areas:
- Teaching
- Research
- Innovation
- Industrialisation
- Human Rights advocacy
- Chaplaincy in schools, hospitals, universities/ colleges, the Army, Police or Prisons/ Correctional Services
- Consultancy in fields such as business, medicine/ health, religion, politics, the environment etc
- Government and politics
- Corporate administration
LECTURERS
TITLE & NAME |
QUALIFICATIONS,
| CONTACT DETAILS | RESEARCH INTERESTS | |
Prof. Fortune Sibanda
| DPhil (Arts) [UZ,2015] MEd ( Philosophy) [GZU ,2010] MA (Religious Studies) [UZ ,1999] BA Special Hons ( Religious Studies) [UZ,1996] BA [ UZ,1993] Grad DE [ UZ,2000]
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| New Religious Movements Rastafari; African Spirituality; Land Question; Indigenous ways of knowing Human Rights; Religion and Law; Religion and the Environment in the African context | |
Prof. Munyaradzi Mawere | PhD [ UCT, 2014] MA( Dev Studies) [GZU, 2017] MA (Soc. Anthropology) [UCT ,2015] MA (Philosophy)[ UZ ,2004] BA Hons (Philosophy) [UZ ,2002] Cert (Diplomacy, Negotiation & Bargaining) [UNASA & UCT ,2013] Cert (Teaching Methods for Higher Educ.) [UP , 2009] Cert ( Portuguese) [ RCH, 2006] Cert ( IT) [ VU & UZ, 2001]
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| African Studies; Development and Poverty Studies; Cultural Philosophy; African Philosophy; De-coloniality
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Prof. Dennis Masaka | D Litt et Phil (Philosophy) [UNISA, 2016] MA (Philosophy)[ UZ, 2003] BA Hons (Philosophy & Religious Studies) [UZ ,2001]
| African philosophy; Philosophy of liberation; Moral Philosophy | ||
Prof. Elias Konyana | Ph.D. (Ethics) [University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017], M.A in Philosophy [UZ, 2008], B.A. Special Hons. in Philosophy [UZ, 2006], Postgraduate Diploma in Education [ZOU, 2002], Bachelor of Technology in Education Management (Tshwane University of Technology, 1999), B.A. General [UZ, 1994].
| Research link: Research gate | Ethical reflections in the following areas: Law, Culture, Gender-Based Violence, Religion, Health/ Medicine, Business and Community Development Education 5.0 Compliance: · Board of Trustees member of a Cultural Organisation in Chipinge since 2013: Ndau Festival of the Arts (NdaFA) Trust. · Currently involved in a cultural dance (Mphongo) skills transfer action-research project for primary school pupils in Chipinge (2020-2022). Working on producing magazine and short video/ film on Ndau traditional dance skills for community/ cultural tourism to improve rural livelihoods | |
Prof. Munamato Chemhuru
| DLitt et Phil(Philosophy) [UJ , 2016] MA (Philosophy) [UZ, 2007] BA Special Hons (Philosophy) [UZ, 2004] BA [ UZ ,2003]
| African Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Social and Political Philosphy | ||
Dr. Conrad Chibango
| PhD (Canon Law) [UUR, 2002] MA (Canon Law ) [UUR, 1999] MA (Development Studies) [UKZN, 2009] BA Hons (Religious Studies, [UZ ,1992] Dip (Philosophy) [Chishawasha, 1989] | Religious and social policies and practices in contemporary development societies | ||
Dr. Edmore Dube | DPhil (Religious Studies) [UZ,(2003] MEd (Philosophy)[ GZU ,2010] MA (Religious Studies) [ UZ ,1996] BA Special Hons ( Religious Studies) [UZ,1993] PGDE [ ZOU,2002] BA [ UZ ,1992]
| Religion and Health; Religion and Heritage; Church, Justice and peace; Interreligious dialogue | ||
Dr. Tobias Marevesa | DPhil. [UP, 2020] MA (Religious Studies) [UZ ,2006] BA Hons (Religious Studies) [UZ,1999] Grad CE [UZ ,2002]
| Bible and Politics; Pentecostal Expressions in Zimbabwean Christianity; Gender based Violence; Bible and Conflict resolution in the Zimbabwean Political landscape | ||
Dr. Bernard Humbe | Ph.D (Religion Studies) MA (Religious Studies) [UZ ,2005] BA Hons (Religious Studies) [UZ ,2003] Grad DE [UZ, 2007] Dip ( Religious Studies) [UZ ,1999]
| Research link: Research gate | Traditional Religion in modern Society of Zimbabwe; Onomastics; Traditional Law and Social Development; Religion and Entrepreneurship; Religion and Social Transformation, and Religion and Power.
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Mr. Joel Mukusha | MA, (Philosophy) [UZ,2006] BA Hons, (Philosophy) [UZ ,2002] Cert in Educ, [UZ,1991] International Human Rights Exchange [IHRE] [UCT & Bard College University of New York] | jmukusha@gzu.ac.zw | African Philosophy and Pan Africanism, Human Rights, Social and Political Philosophy, Epistemology, Education and Business Ethics
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Rev. Nyasha Madzokere | MA (Religious Studies) [ UZ ,2000] BA Hons. (Religious Studies) [UZ ,2003] Dip (Religious Studies) [UZ ,2000] Dip (Theology) [BTSZ ,1999] | Old Testament Biblical Prophecy Contemporary Prophecy; Bible and Contemporary Issues; Contextualization of the New Testament
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Rev. Prosper Muzambi | MA ( Religious Studies) [ UZ ,2006] BA Hons [ UZ ,2003] Dip(Religious Studies) [ UZ ,2000] Dip (Philosophy) [Chishawasha, 1997]
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| Religion and Citizenship Religion; Politics and human rights | |
Rev. Henerieta Mgovo | MA (Religious Studies) [UZ ,2011],BA Hons (Religious Studies) [UZ ,2008], Dip (Religious Studies) [UZ, 2004] Post-Grad. Dip. In Educ. [ZEGU, 2017]
| Research link: Research gate | Religion, Gender and Socio-Economic and Political Transformation.
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Rev. Dr. Alois Rutsviga
| PhD in philosophy, University of Zimbabwe, 2019. Masters in philosophy, University of Zimbabwe, 2008. Special Honours in philosophy, University of Zimbabwe, 2006. Honours in Religious Studies, University of Zimbabwe, 2001 |
| African Philosophy, Ethics and Metaphysics
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Dr. Joel Marashe
| PhD [Biblical and Religious Studies] [UP] M.A. Religious Studies [UZ, 1997], BA. Special Honours [UZ, 1994], Grad. C.E. [UZ, 1992] |
| HIV AIDS; Traditional Practices and Beliefs, Gender Issues, and Old Testament Issues | |
Mr. Tapiwanashe Mutonhori
| M.A. Religious Studies [UZ, 1988], B.A.]Hons] Religious Studies [UZ, 1987], Grad.C.E. [UZ, 1991]
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| Religious and Moral Education Studies .Indigenous knowledge systems and conservation of natural resources. Indigenous knowledge systems and drought mitigation. Religion and HIV and AIDS. Religion and forced marriages. Rites and taboos among the Tonga, Venda and Nambya in Zimbabwe. Religion at campus. Religious | |
Mr. Edison Mhaka
| MPhil. Religious Studies [UZ, 2005], B.A. [UZ, 1984], Grad. C. E. [UZ, 1986]
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| Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Religious Education, Curriculum Issues in and Religious Education, Emerging Issues in Religious and Moral Education
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Dr. Tenson Muyambo
| PhD in Gender & Religion, 2019 (UKZN, SA) MA in RS, 2011, (UZ) BA Special Hons in RS, 2008 (UZ) BA General, 1996, (UZ) PDGE, 2002, (ZOU) Master’s in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (MEAPPS) 2007 (ZOU)
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| Religion and gender, indigenous knowledge, religion and pandemics, education
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Dr. Munyaradzi Chidarikire | PhD in Educational Psychology [University of Free State, South Africa, 2017); Post-Doctoral Research Fellow [2018- 2021, University of KwaZuluNatal, South Africa] Master’s in Educational Psychology [Great Zimbabwe University, Merit degree class-2014]; Bachelor of Honours Degree in Educational Psychology, [Distinction/ First Class degree, Great Zimbabwe University]; Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling (Merit, 2009, Zimbabwe Open University); Diploma in Further Education and Training (Best Student), Certificate in Further Education and Training (Masvingo Polytechnic College, Zimbabwe) and HIV/AIDS Certificate (University of South Africa)
| mchidarikire@gzu.ac.zw | Educational Psychology, Gender, HIV /AIDS, Counselling, Langauge, Inclusive Education, Rural Ecologies, Drug Abuse, Stress Management and Suicide | |