ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2007-2008
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USP (Uganda Studies Program)
USP 310 Faith and Practice in the Ugandan Context (4)
This course is highly
experiential in nature, involving travel, service learning, home stays, and meetings
with Ugandan religious, political and social leaders. It begins at orientation and
continues through re-entry and serves as a laboratory to reflect on how the Christian
faith is being enacted in day-to-day life. The emphasis is on the learning and spiritual
growth that can emerge from personal experience. Students utilize journals and
discussion exercises in processing and evaluating their efforts to synthesize their
experiences. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the Uganda Studies Program.
USP 320 Contemporary African Literature (3)
This course, taught by a renowned
Ugandan author, offers students an introductory survey of the literature of sub-Saharan
Africa. Students will be introduced to the distinctive features of East, West, and
Southern Africa as well as to the genres of oral literature, fiction, poetry, and
drama. Works will be examined on their own merit in regard to theme and style but will
also be read for their insights into African society and the concepts of negritude and
black aesthetics. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the Uganda Studies Program.
USP 311 Religions of Africa: Christianity, Islam and Traditional Religion in African
Society (3)
The course surveys the major religions of Africa; i.e. African
Traditional Religions, Islam and Christianity. It traces the historical development of
each since its inception in Africa. It will also consider the creative interaction
between the three religions, and the impact on African religions of both Christianity
and Islam. Finally, it will examine modern trends in each religion in Africa today.
Students will be expected to integrate their knowledge into an overall understanding of
Global South Christianity. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the Uganda
Studies Program.
USP 387 African History & Culture (3)
This course will introduce to students the
history and culture of Africa, with particular emphasis on East Africa and Uganda. Students
will come to learn the outline of Africa's diverse history and traditions but will
experience first-hand various aspects of culture through readings and trips. Enrollment is
limited to students admitted to the Uganda Studies Program. [This course is similar to
CCU's course GLS387 Exploring World Cultures: Africa. However, due to the more focused
nature of the USP course, students who have already completed HIS387 at CCU may repeat
the course for credit under the USP prefix with advisor approval.]
USP 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided individual or group investigation and discussion
of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated for credit. Enrollment is limited to students
admitted to the Uganda Studies Program.
Additional USP coursework
Additional undergraduate courses are included in the Uganda Studies Program semester. Students may select from courses in the Honors program at Uganda Christian University. Courses will be transcripted at CCU based on the most equivalent academic level (100, 200, 300, or 400 level requirements) for each course at the discretion of CCU's Registrar and appropriate faculty. Course availability will vary. Pre-requisites may apply. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the semester-long Uganda Studies Program.
