This is a PhD by thesis involving a continuous research and interaction between the candidate and supervisor. Candidates in this programme participate in selective appropriate courses (masters and/or bachelors) to help them up-date their skills and capacity in analysing contemporary issues in education to enhance the PhD writing process.

It a three-year programme and involves writing a minimum of three articles and a research paper by the candidate. It also includes at least three seminar attendances by students (TCU, Standards and Guidelines 4.15a). The student will also be required to present at least three research papers in an academic forum/seminar at JUCo and conduct outreach activities. PhD by thesis also requires that the students submit two acceptable and publishable manuscripts of academic article/papers (TCU, Standards and Guidelines, 4.14f).

Programme Objectives

• To interrogate assumptions, claims, beliefs, practices to discover their foundation, show their value and meaning, in order to achieve objectivity.
• To enable students to be researchers by building their ability to perform plenteous/voluminous philosophical research and analytical commentary on philosophical texts
• To develop teaching skills and how to engage the audience.
• To prepare competent Lecturers in Theology at the most advanced level, i.e., PhD level
• To prepare competent professional researchers in specific area of theology
• To prepare professionals who can carry out professional consultation in a specific area of Theolog
• Recognize scientific questions and to raise them in an adequate manner research projects with scientific seriousness and ethical integrity independently
• To design and implement Education insights and own personality in a fruitful relationship which bring expand or redefine existing knowledge
• To carry out the critical analysis, development, and synthesis of new and complex ideas promote the social, scientific, and cultural progress of a knowledge society in an academic or non-academic professional environment
• Critical thinking and Analytical skills, formed and achieved through critical study and analysis of philosophical texts, ideas, approaches and methods.
• Research Skills: the MA in Philosophy programme will train our students and enable them to be researchers by building their ability to perform philosophical research and analytical commentary on philosophical texts. This enables students to produce publishable philosophical articles and books.
• Application of knowledge: the graduates will be able to apply knowledge in their area of specialisation
• MA in Philosophy program will enable students to develop their communication skills. The program requires students to communicate orally their own understanding and interpretation of philosophical texts and issues.
• Develop competence and be equipped to engage in service and social outreach programs.
• Promotion of the religious formation of the laity and of those in consecrated life in order that they might better participate in the task of evangelization of the secular world in which they live.
• Offer a new opportunity to participate, in concert with theology, in a deepening of the truth with an eye to accompany an increase in faith of the people and the entire community.
• Integrate theory and practice in education and develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in students‟ areas of specialization.
• Offering a MA in Theology, as part of the ongoing formation of priests and religious in Tanzania, to meet the needs of the local Church.
• Training teaching professionals in Theology, for our own institutions and for numerous other institutions in the country that offer BA in Theology
• Training priests and religious for effectiveness in their pastoral ministries, as well as professional and effective Religious Education instructors in many Catholic schools and institutions, in our country and abroad.
• To train the students to wonder; and while doing so, they become competent to raise existentially vital questions that will provide meaning for their lives as individuals and for the society as a whole.
• To assist students to reach out to the transcendental being, the supreme one, in order to establish and find within him the ultimate truth, the truth of our being and the truth of our destiny as individuals and as communities
• To assist students to reach out to the transcendental being, the supreme one, in order to establish and find within him the ultimate truth, the truth of our being and the truth of our destiny as individuals and as communities
• Formation of future ministers in the true cultural values of East Afric
• Training of future ministers to understand the content of Theology as the revelation of God in Jesus Christ
• Training of future ministers to understand the content of Theology as To instil in the future ministers a proper understanding of the Church‟s mission, stressing its nature and function in which the word of God is the basic criterion for both theology and the Church.
• It is a program carefully designed to give students an opportunity to prepare themselves as competent teachers for religious education as well as secular courses (History, Geography, Kiswahili, English, Mathematics and Economics). It is, thus, a program well-prepared for the ongoing quest of not only competent teachers but competent and ethical teachers and leaders.
• Enable students to become more responsible for their own learning taking and society at large.
• To provide students quality education as one step forward for further
• To provide a strong intellectual foundation for students who want to pursue further studies in higher learning institutions.
• To give students opportunities to reflect on strategies related to practical application of religious and didactic ideas within the global context without keeping aside the African perspective and cultural situation.
• Establish a research-oriented environment in which students may study advanced topics in education beyond graduate level.
• Integrate theory and practice in education and develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in students‟ areas of specialization
• Train Education experts in different areas of specialization to contribute towards reducing shortage of high level human resources in Educational institutions and related government departments.
• Enable students to participate in cutting edge research that contributes to advancement of Education
• To enable students to broaden and deepen their professional knowledge and skills in order to keep abreast with other emerging Educational issues.
• To enable students to broaden and deepen their professional knowledge and skills in order to keep abreast with other emerging Educational issues.
• Enable students to participate in cutting edge research that contributes to advancement of Education
• Train Education experts in different areas of specialization to contribute towards reducing shortage of high level human resources in Educational institutions and related government departments.
• Integrate theory and practice in education and develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in students‟ areas of specialization
• Establish a research-oriented environment in which students may study advanced topics in education beyond graduate level.
• To empower students to become high quality teachers with a strong ethical dimension and research foundation that will guide their professional lives and work.
• To enable students to broaden and deepen their professional knowledge and skills in order to keep abreast with emerging educational issues
• To enable students to apply modern teaching and learning techniques using modern equipment when it is available and to improvise and adapt to realities of Tanzanian secondary schools when it is not readily available.
• To produce competent professional teachers who can also be able to take educational management, planning and leadership roles in secondary schools in Tanzania
• The Bachelor of Arts with Education offered by JUCO and approved by the Tanzania Commission of Universities (TCU) opens up a number of opportunities for students. These students will be able to teach competently any two of the following subjects: English, History, Geography, Kiswahili, Mathematics, and Economics. One of the two subjects will be taken as a major subject while the other one will be taken as a minor subject. Every students will have to write a Research Project which will be carried out in three phases (Semester Three: Research Methods – Theory; Semester Four: Research Proposal; Semester Five: Research Report). To meet the dynamic nature and the arising challenges of the society the Programme will maintain flexibility; it will be adjusted from time to time to accommodate the necessary needs of its students and the society at large.
• Graduates with broad knowledge, scope, theories and principles on various legal matters.
• Graduates, who have high ability to identify, analyse, evaluate and present information on various legal factual situations and apply the legal knowledge on giving adequate solutions to all and most legal issues.
• Graduates who have the ability to work independently on various legal issues before them or others and the state. i.e to work in various offices that deal with legal matters.
• Graduates who have ability to use the knowledge acquired in various legal subjects to provide evidence-based solutions.
• Graduates who can also go for further higher learning studies. i.e Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice [PGDLP] or LLM
• Be aware of the challenges and needs of the people of different age groups in the changing times of today requiring psychological assistance.
• Use Psychological theories in appraising human behaviours,
• Employ the different counselling approaches and skills to help people to manage their daily challenges in life.
• Examine biological human systems and their functions and interpret the causes of various chronic diseases and disorders.
• To expose students to a variety of practical activities reached to their theoretical knowledge.
• To provide students opportunity for intensive and extensive application of what they have learned in the classroom
• To expose students with technological organizational problems those are faced by different organizations in Tanzania.
• To establish and build good relations between the University and different stakeholders in private and public sectors
• To expose students for practical work so that they become more competent to compete in the labour market
• Utilizing necessary skills to successfully manage systems development projects.
• Effectively using and administrating Computer Science in different business settings.
• Acquiring and applying analytical skills, which will enable them to visualize a complex business problem and make informed decisions based on available information and technology resources.
• Applying problem-solving skills, which will allow them to model Computer Science solutions for business problems.
• Having a deep understanding of the business and professional responsibilities related to the use of Computer Science in organizations.
• To provide opportunities for students to acquire knowledge of sociology.
• To prepare candidates for further studies in social science related fields
• To provide education and training for candidates who are seeking to enter the legal sectors
• To produce highly skilled technicians to man different types of law enforcing units
• To produce technicians as well as support staff for courts, police and other legal organs
• To provide foundation education and training for technical personnel in law fields
• To prepare graduates with a wide range of choices of employment
• To train students in the various approaches and range of skills that needed in managing every day challenges
• Select and apply management theories for practical decision making
• Effectively and efficiently identify, analyse deploy and develop organizational resources.
• Demonstrate analytical, planning, implementation and control competences in all functional areas of business.
• Demonstrate effective business communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate competence in identifying major national, regional and global developments relevant to businesses.
• Demonstrate ability to apply theory in their quest to solve strategic company problems.
• Graduates aspiring to provide accounting and auditing services in a globalized world.
• Graduates who can work in accounting, auditing, banking, finance and marketing.
• Graduates who are capable of attempting and passing the professional body (NBAA) examinations
• Graduates who are able to analyse the information requirements of organisations, to design appropriate systems within which computers may play a part, and with longer experience to implement these systems.
• Graduates who can also go on to do postgraduate studies in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, and become trainers in their areas of specialisation.
• To produce economists who possess a solid understanding of the global economy and have the skills required to evaluate and manage risk in a global setting
• To impart knowledge that will empower students to become one of the broadminded economic researchers.
• To maximize students‟ flexibility in the job market, keep doors open and be in demand because of their skills.
• To enable students be ready to take on challenging positions in global business, finance, or the public sector, in fields such as international market research, global mutual funds, or policy evaluation.
• To train economists, who through the acquisition of economic principles and application of same, can analyze economic problems with a view to coming up with alternative policy suggestion and their various implications
• To train economists who are not just familiar with economic theories, but who are also conscious of the limitations of those theories as they relate to an underdeveloped economies.
• To train economists who can design and formulate economic policies which are socially relevant to the Tanzanian economic situation.
• To expose students to theoretical and practical courses which will ensure that their level of creativity is raised and that they are able to promote the spirit of self-reliance and entrepreneurship in an increasingly competitive and entrepreneurial world
• To train students who will contribute to the high level manpower development requirements of the country and to develop understanding of the contemporary global economic issues.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Master‟s Degree in Philosophy with merit (GPA 4.0 and above) from JUCO or any other recognized university; or
• Bachelor‟s degree in philosophy with a minimum of Upper Second Class (GPA 3.4 – 4.3) from a recognized university, plus, a Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy with Distinction (4.5-5.0) from a recognized university
• A Candidate must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at a Master degree in related field.
• The minimum admission requirements are UQF Level 9
• The holders of the following master‟s Degrees, from recognized Universities, with a minimum of 3.0 GPA, will be eligible for Admission
• Holder of Master of Arts in Education
• Holder of Master of Educational Planning, Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation, Psychology, and Educational Management and Administration.
• Holder of Master of Arts in Religious Studies with Education
• Holder of Master of Education in Science
• Equivalent Qualification Scheme Candidate with Master degree in any field with a minimum of 3.0 GPA from a recognised university plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education with 4.0 GPA
• Second Class Bachelor Degree in Philosophy (GPA min. 2.8); or
• Second Class Bachelor degree in non-philosophical disciplines (GPA min. 2.8) plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy.
• Minimum Qualification is UQF Level 8
• Holders of BA in Theology, BA in Theology with Religious Studies, Bachelor of Divinity, or BA of Religious Studies, with minimum of 2.8 GPA or Lower Second Class.
• Holders of BA in Education (min. of 2.7 GPA), PLUS a Post Graduate Diploma in Theology or Religious Studies, or Divinity (minimum of 3 GPA)
• Bachelor of Theology and related degrees (STL, MDIV, MTS, etc), or related fields, from recognized Universities, with a minimum of 3.5 GPA, or an Upper Second Class; o
• Bachelor of Theology, with a minimum of 2.7 GPA, plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Theology or Religious Studies, with a minimum of 3.0 GPA, or a B grade .
• Two principal passes in any two subjects including Divinity OR any Diploma with Second Class, Credit or B average
• BA in Philosophy OR Higher Diploma in Philosophy
• Two principal passes in any Subject including Divinity OR
• Diploma in Education or Diploma in Education with Religious Studies with Second Class, Credit or B average
• NTA level 5 is open to holder of Form VI with at least 1 principal pass and one subsidiary.
• NTA 4 is open to holders of Form IV with at least 4 passes
• Second Class Bachelor Degree in Education or similar disciplines (GPA min. 2.8)
• Second Class Bachelor degree in Arts or Science teaching subjects (GPA min. 2.8) plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
• Second Class Bachelor Degree in Education or similar disciplines (GPA min. 2.8)
• Second Class Bachelor degree in Arts or Science teaching subjects (GPA min. 2.8) plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education
• To be admitted for PGDE programme the applicant must be a holder of a minimum of Bachelor degree in any specialization relevant to secondary school teaching from Jordan University College (JUCo) or an equivalent qualification from any university recognized by TCU. However, graduate applicants from universities outside Tanzania will be considered on an individual basis.
• Diploma in Education with Second Class, Credit or B average
• Two principal passes in any two Art Subjects.
• Two principal passes one of which must be English or a credit of English at O Level OR
• Diploma in Law with Second Class, Credit or B average
• Two principal passes, one of which must be in Biology. If one of the passes is not in Biology, a pass at “O” level is required. OR
• Diploma in Social, Psychological, Educational or Medical studies with Second Class, Credit or B Average.
• Two principal passes in ACSEE, minimum 4 points plus at least three credit passes in CSEE with a path in English
• A diploma with a GPA not less than 3.0 in Library information studies, Records and Archive Management, ICT, Education, or any other diploma.
• Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) with at least two (2) principal passes in relevant subjects AND they must have at least five (5) credit passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E. Ordinary Level), including Mathematics and English.
• Holder of a second-class diploma with a GPA not less than 3.0 in Computer Science, ICT or any other ICT related diploma from institutions recognized by NACTE
• At least two principal passes in either two of the following subjects: Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Geography subjects obtained from Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE).
• Holder of a second class diploma with a GPA not less than 2.7 in Sociology, Social Work.
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE
• Relevant certificate
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE
• Relevant certificate
• Relevant certificate
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE
• Relevant certificate
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE
• The NTA Level 5 curriculum is the only pre-requisite for the Ordinary Diploma in Psychology and Counseling and other related fields. Hence, The programme is open to holders of: Form VI with at least one principal and a subsidiary pass or NTA level 4 certificate in Psychology and Counseling or in a related fields such as Nursing, Social Work or clinical officer
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE
• Relevant certificate
• Four passes in CSEE including in English
• Four passes in CSEE including Mathematics
• Four passes in CSEE including Mathematics
• Five passes in CSEE including English
• NTA Level 4 in Psychology and Counseling is open to holders of: Form IV with at least 4 passes and or NTA Level 4 in related fields
• Four passes in CSEE in any Subject
• Second Class Bachelor Degree in Business oriented disciplines (GPA min. 2.8). or
• Second Upper Class Advanced Diploma in Business disciplines Second Class Bachelor degree in non-business oriented disciplines plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Business oriented disciplines
• Two principal passes one of which must be in Mathematics. If one of the pass is not in Mathematics, a minimum pass of C in Mathematics, or Commerce or Bookkeeping in “O” level or its Equivalent is required. OR
• Diploma of at least Second Class in Accountancy or Statistics or Business Administration or Education with major in Mathematics or Accountancy or Commerce from accredited institutions Diploma in Business Studies.
• Two principal passes one of which one MUST be Economics.
• OR Diploma in Business studies with Second Class, Credit or B average.
• Two principal passes one of which one MUST be Economics. OR
• Diploma in Business studies with Second Class, Credit or B average
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE or Relevant certificate
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE or Relevant certificate
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE or Relevant certificate
• One principal pass and one Subsidiary in ACSEE or Relevant certificate
• Four passes in CSEE including Mathematics
• Four passes in CSEE including Mathematics
• Four passes in CSEE including Mathematics
• Four passes in CSEE including Mathematics

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