INTRODUCTION - J.N.K. Mugambi and Mary N. Getui

1. RELIGIONS IN EAST AFRICA IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION - J.N.K. Mugambi
      · Introduction
      · Religion and Culture
      · Defining the Socio-Political Context
      · Development as if People Mattered
      · Not Angels but Agencies
      · Re-Invention of Africa
      · Africa in the Global Economy
      · The African Union and the Role of Religion
      · Conclusion

2. THE AFRICAN WORLD RELIGION AND OTHER RELIGIONS - A.B.T. Byaruhanga-Akiiki
      · Introduction
      · The Creator as the Source of All Life
      · The Journey of Life
      · The Impact of Secularism and Materialism
      · Unity Beyond Religion, Race and Nationality
      · Conclusion

3. TEACHING AFRICAN RELIGION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN EAST AFRICA - Adam arap Chepkwony
      · Introduction
      · Public Universities
      · Private Universities
      · African Religion in the Comparative Study of Religions
      · Problems Facing the Study of African Religion
      · Some Recommendations
      · Conclusion

4. MAINLINE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES-A HISTORICAL SURVEY - Zablon Nthamburi
      · Introduction
      · Ludwig Krapf
      · The Missionary Scramble for Africa
      · The Namugongo Martyrs
      · The Revival in East Africa
      · The Church and Human Development
      · Women's Contribution

5. THE DYNAMISM OF CHRISTIANITY IN EAST AFRICA - Fidon Mwombeki
      · Introduction
      · Evangelistic Dynamism
      · Ecumenical Dynamism
      · Theological Dynamism
      · Social Dynamism

6. AFRICAN INSTITUTED CHURCHES- A PERSPECTIVE FROM KENYA 101 - Philomena N. Mwaura
      · Introduction
      · Major Types and Characteristics
      · A Brief History of African Instituted Churches
      · Contributions of AICs to African Christianity
      · Challenges Facing AICs Today
      · Conclusion

7. EMERGING NEW RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS IN UGANDA - Therese Tinkasiimire
      · Introduction
      · New Movements of Indigenous Origin.
      · New Religious Movements from Abroad
      · Conclusion

8. MUSLIM DIVERSITIES AND QUESTS FOR ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP IN MOMBASA DURING THE COLONIAL PERIOD - Hassan Mwakimako
      · Introduction
      · Mombasa, Gongwa, Mvita and Kongowea
      · 'Insiders and Outsiders' in Mombasa
      · Influences of Early Islam in Mombasa
      · Leadership along the Kenya Coast
      · Early British Interests in Mombasa
      · Conclusion

9. THE BAHÁ'Í FAITH IN EAST AFRICA - Mark Perry
      · Introduction
      · Establishment of the Bahá'í in East Africa
      · Ceremonies and Spiritual Observances
      · The Bahá'í Practice of Unity
      · Decline of Rapid Expansion
      · The Notion of Development in the Bahá'í Faith
      · Bahá'í Laws and Local Traditions
      · Academic Study of the Bahá'í Faith
      · Conclusion

10. HOLY SPIRIT ASOCIATION FOR UNIFICATION OF WORLD CHRISTIANITY (UNIFICATION CHURCH) - Francis Inanga
      · Introduction
      · The Mission of Sun Myung Moon
      · The Divine Principle
      · The Great Blessings
      · The Fall of Humanity
      · Consequences of the Doctrine of the Fall
      · Mission of the Messiah
      · The Unification Church in East Africa
      · The Unification Movement

11. THE BASIC TENETS OF THE ARYA SAMAJ AND ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN NAIROBI - Kennedy Otsola
      · Introduction
      · Difinitions of Hinduism
      · The Common Precepts of Hinduism
      · The life and Theology of Dayananda Sarasvati
      · The basic Teachings of the Arya Samaj
      · Establishment of the Arya Samaj in Nairobi
      · Organisation of the Nairobi Arya Samaj

12. THE HARE KRSHNA MOVEMENT - O.M.J. Nandi
      · Introduction
      · Biography of the ISKCON Founder
      · Membership
      · Beliefs and Practices
      · ISKON and Other Religions

13. SECULARISM AND EMERGING RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS - Aylward Shorter
      · Introduction
      · Secularism in Africa
      · Secularism and Urbanisation
      · Secularism and the Urban Poor
      · Secularism and the Mass Media
      · Secular?sm and the Rise of Pentecostalism
      · Emerging Religious Movements and the Faith Gospel Tradition
      · Secularism, "New Age" and Cosmic Religion
      · Conclusion