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International Multi. J. of PURE LIFE, 10(36), Serial Number. 4, Autumn. 2023, 165-196

PAPER DERIVED FROM THESIS
Analyzing the Impact of Re-Organizing the Higher Education
System Based on Religion and Spirituality in Uganda

1*
David Kibirango , Dr. Syed Hossein Sajid 2

1.* Ph.D. Student in Department of Contemporary Muslim Thought, Higher Education Complex

for Language, Literature and Culturology, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran (Corresponding Author)
2. Assistant Prof. in Department of Contemporary Muslim Thought, Higher Education Complex
for Language, Literature and Culturology, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran, samir201333@yahoo.com

ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT
Article History: SU BJECT & OBJECTIVES: The enhancement and progress of Uganda's
Received: 0 3 J u n e 2 0 2 3 higher education system necessitate a foundational integration of
Revised: 26 August 2023 religion and spirituality, the vital components that uphold the interests
Accepted: 02 September 2023 and dignity of Ugandan citizens. This research aims to scrutinize the
profound effects of a religious and spiritual-based higher education
Key Words:
system on both individuals and the broader societal framework.

Religion METHOD & FINDING: Employing a descriptive-analytical
approach, this study conducts a comprehensive investigation into
Spirituality
Uganda's higher education system through case studies and
document analysis. Additionally, it explores the multifaceted
Lifestyle
dimensions of religion and spirituality within this context. The
Pure life findings indicate a positive correlation between implementing a
holistic religious and spiritual lifestyle and its constructive impact
Higher Education System on the personal and communal aspects of Ugandan citizens' lives

within the higher education sphere.

DOI:
10.22034/imjpl.2024.17410.1129 CONCLUSION: Uganda's higher education system faces challenges
that significantly impact individual and societal prosperity,
DOR: leading to widespread criticisms and skepticism. Consequently, it
20.1001.1.26767619.2023.10.36.6.8 has garnered low scores both locally and internationally. The
cultivation of a lifestyle guided by religious and spiritual
principles such as freedom, dignity, equality, and justice

demonstrates a beneficial influence on the lives of Ugandans.
Therefore, integrating religion and spirituality within higher
education is a potential avenue to positively transform individual

trajectories and societal paradigms, fostering the emergence of
independent, esteemed, and morally grounded Ugandan citizens.
* Corresponding Author: Article Address Published on the Journal Site:

Email: davidkabir123@gmail.com http://p-l.journals.miu.ac.ir/article_8849.html
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REFERENCES AUTHORS AUTHOR
26 2 (Uganda, Iran)