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Divinity for Advanced Secondary Schools

The Bible teaches people the importance Ø As Tanzanians, the study of Divinity
of education, as shown in Proverb 4:13. enables the learner to understand
It reminds them to keep all that they have and uphold the fundamentals
learned; it is one of the most important of Christianity, the National

things in life. One must grasp and Constitution and the enshrined
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understand what one hears and not let human civic rights, obligations and
it slip away. The instruction of wisdom responsibilities.
will save someone from the dilemmas Ø It prepares one to become a good
and dangers of life. and responsible Christian and a
committed citizen.

Importance of the study of Divinity Divinity with other disciplines
Ø The study of Divinity helps the
learner to appreciate the presence This section describes the relationship
of the divine being (God) as the between Divinity with Sociology, History,
Creator of the universe. Geography, and Political Science and
Ø It helps the learner to demonstrate Public Administration.
the ability to believe in God. In l Divinity with Sociology
other words, Divinity strengthens
faith and helps the learner to live an Sociology is a scientific and systematic
upright Christian life. study of human society that focuses on
Ø The study of Divinity intends to society, human social behaviour patterns
guide and promote the development of social relations, social interaction
and improvement of learners’ and patterns of culture associated with
personalities to become mature and everyday life. This is related to Divinity,
responsible Christians and citizens. which deals with Israel’s political,
Ø It promotes the acquisition of religious, and social life patterns.
new ideas and appreciation of the
Christian faith. l Divinity with History
Ø The study of Divinity promotes In its broad function, History deals with
the acquisition and development the development of society. Similarly,
of critical thinking and attitudes
relevant to the church and society. Divinity deals with the development of
Ø It develops and promotes self- Israel’s society and the early Church,
confidence, respect for human recording various events that took place
dignity, human rights and readiness both in the Israelite society and the early
to work hard for self-advancement Church.
and national development.

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