Bøger af Julius Gathogo

This book, Celebrating Our Diversity: Sermons in African Context, is a collection of speeches and sermons by the author from 2001 to 2012. It graphically exposes the African realities and challenges - as it seeks to offer solutions for African Christianity. It addresses critical themes such as human and animal interdependence, the cosmos, redefined role of an African man in post colonial Africa, the appropriate use of God given talents, corruption, economy, African diversity, how to successfully complete God's given assignments despite the challenges thereof among others. Written in a simplified manner for ordinary readers, to whom it was primarily addressed, it is recommendable to all Africanist scholars and homiletic students all over the world. Likewise, students of African history and African theology will find it enriching as it is explicit on issues touching the African society versus Others. It builds on the current trend where leadership in post colonial Africa is encouraged to publish their ideas, speeches, memos and sermons in order to comprehensively reach a wider audience and thereby promote the continent holistically.

This book is a revision of the author¿s second doctoral degree (in History) which was awarded in February 2016. It sets out to unveil the nature, the cause, and the course of Mau-Mau rebel activities in Kirinyaga County of Kenya. Through various reactions and counter reactions the rebels versus the colonial government engaged each other in fierce battles. Uniquely, Generals Chui and Kubukubüs bodies were burned into ashes in 1956. Reuben Kinyua Kaara was martyred in 1953. All in all, Kirinyaga Generals such as Ndaya (the first one), Kassam, Mota, Odero, Magazine, Aga Khan, Magoto, Matene; and Majors Christo, Kabwere, Judge, Kingkong; Brigadier Kubai, Sergent-Major Nubi, Ndereba, Njee Kambo appears, Other critical people who did not retreat to the forest include Karubiu wa Nguya, Gitari wa Kiura, Kibicho wa Rukenya. A few women combatants have also been given attention, and include: Wambui wa KanyarI, Lydiah Wanjiku, and Matron among others. The fake Mau-Mau General Mbaka has also been given attention. The study is theoretically guided by John Walton¿s theory of reluctant rebels, a phenomenon where rebels are always reluctant to fight till they are ignited by the political elites.

This book - Designing a Teaching Curriculum: Exploring Curriculum Theories, Instructions, Assessments, and Standards in Education - builds on the quality and standards of education. It poses the question: How can I, as a teacher, draw a workable curriculum that will impact on my students and leave a lasting legacy in their lives, within and outside school life? How can I assess my students effectively before teaching and establish their strengths and weaknesses for better services? How can I use technology to deliver effectively in classroom instructions, discussions, reflections, application and assessments? How can I go beyond efficiency and be effective in teacher-education and improve both the quality and standards of education? The book is widely inspired by the author¿s studies as a Master of Science in Education, Walden University, USA. It draws relevant and practical examples to aid the students of teacher-education and designers of the curriculum in various levels of education. It is a useful book for all policy makers, aspiring teachers, and teachers in primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and university lecturers across the world.

Responsible Church Leaders in Africa: Sampling Z K Matthews, David Gitari, Jesse Mugambi, Josiah Kibira and Mercy Oduyoye, captures the crucial theme of responsibility in the political and ecclesiastical ladders. The main objective of the book is to demonstrate that Africa too has responsible leaders worth being envied. Their roles are inspirational; their early lives were problematic but by God''s grace & coupled by their hard work, masses of people can find inspiration and go beyond them in their respective professional fields. Certainly, the book is relevant to everyone who may want to study more about responsible African church leadership; African studies in general, colonial injustices, neo-colonialism in Africa, post colonial Africa and post colonial reconstruction of Africa. Stories contained in this book are paradoxically sad and inspirational. It helps us to have a better understanding of Africa through sampling profiles of leading church leaders and some reputable scholars. It will be useful to students of African church history and African women''s theology classes where a systematic approach has been attempted for the first time in the history of the module.

Simplified Psychology for Beginners: Equip Yourself with Some Common Terms in Psychology: is an introductory course for beginners. It introduces key terms in psychology such as introvert, extrovert, self-esteem, defense mechanism, stress-management, causes of depression, Schizophrenia, Neurosis, psychosis, perception, Psychoanalysis among others. It also helps us to think about the human nature. That is, why do people behave the way they do? What are the factors that influence human action? Coupled with this, the book introduces the various schools of psychology, psychology of religion, key figures in psychology, child & adolescent psychology & psychological stages of faith development. It is a must read for lay people who may want to know what psychology is all about. It is critical for all beginners in psychology studies, as it plays the role of an eye opener!

Simplified Sociology For Beginners: Equip Yourself With Some Common Terms in Sociology, provides a befitting introduction to the study of Social systems and networks to lay persons who may need to acquaint themselves with the study of human relations; and/or people who may want to know how human beings relate with one another in the community. For example, why is it difficult for Africans to abandon polygamy - a trend that appears outdated in the 21st century? What is Sociology? What are the approaches in doing Sociology? What is cultural relativism? What causes Social change? What are the dimensions of Social? Other key concepts in Sociology covered in this book include: fundamental aspects of culture, social norms, social control, social institutions, social organizations, groupings in society, cultural universals, status inversion, and ethnocentrism. It is also relevant to cultural studies, social anthropology and all human science students. It is a must reading for people of all walks of life who must know how to relate with one another effectively in their respective places - as it is a simplified version of sociological studies. Certainly, human beings are are social beings!