Sabure, Cleophas Chacha (2009) Kurya Concept of Marriage in the Light of African Philosophy and Religion. Undergraduate thesis, Pontifical University Urbaniana Salvatorian Institute of Philosophy & Theology.
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Abstract
Marriage is undeniable factual concept in any. human society. It is the fundamental aspect of life experienced and practiced in any religious and philosophical set up. That is to say, in any society, tribe, ethnic group, nation, continent and world wide; marriage has been the basic sustenance institution of life. Marriage is one of the most important phenomenon embraced in African religions and philosophy. It is expressed in religion with a great value of transmitting life from one generation to another through procreation. This significant image enables marriage to have a great value in all spheres of life; since it is the fountain that ensures life a continuation. The concept of "marriage" in African philosophy and religion is understood from the point of view that it is the stem of life and it takes place in different ways and embedded with different purposes with procreation being the fundamental one. Hence, the first part of this work will explore the interpretation of marriage in African philosophy and traditional religions. The synthesis of African traditional marriage will be scrutinized particularly in understanding the Kurya concept of marriage in the light of African philosophy and religions. The Kurya traditional religion is among the African religions that practice with high regard this important element in human life. It is one of the Bantu tribe that lives in the northern part of Tanzania mainland, located in Mara region, Tarime district. These people are known for their heavy payment of bride wealth, gained from engagement in economic activities. Most of them are practicing mixed farming; that is cultivation of crops and keeping of animals such as cows and goats. Moreover, some of them are small businessman. From these sources of income, they derive strength in bride wealth. Needless to say, a good number of Kurya people belong to traditional religions, carefully observing all the norms of their ancestors. Despite the fact that, there are different influences from Muslims and Christianity, most of Kurya people have attachment to their traditional religion and customs.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Undergraduate) |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | JHI Africa |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Dec 2015 14:13 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Dec 2015 14:19 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/312 |
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