The role of the media in enhancing Christian religion in Kampala : a case study of Watoto church
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2017-07
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
Media and Christianity like many organizations has experienced a rapid growth in spread of the gospel in masses and this has called upon for the reshaping of the structure of the church and application of the modern equipment’s to help enhance the objective of the Church according to St. Mathew 28:18-19 which says: “... Go ye therefore, and teach all nations ... in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Media has been designed to ensure reliability of communication within the society in order to shape the character and produce Good and God fearing citizens who will participate in Developmental Politics, economy and social activities. The research work was to evaluate the role of media in enhancing Christianity as religion and to find the strength of media and impact within the society of which journalists play a big role on collection of information to be presented to the masses both print and electronic media. The study was contacted within Kampala - Capital City of Uganda of which different church leaders and media houses played a great deal in setting agendas through their activities which motivated the researcher to carry research successfully.
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A research report submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication of Kampala International University
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Media, Christianity