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divinely brought from God to integration of both secular
guide humankind. and religious knowledge
(Javadi Amoli, 2007) underscores their complementary
According to the Uganda nature and thus emphasizes
Bureau of Statistics (2016), the importance of
9% of Ugandans are Roman incorporating religion within
Catholic, 32% Anglican, 11% the higher education system.
Pentecostal Christian, and (Rabbani Golpayegani, 2018)
14% Muslim; While other Various researchers have
religious groups and those proposed many ways to
without religious affiliation improve the education system
constitute 5% of the in Uganda, to curb down
population. Agnostics and challenges faced by it, such as
atheists combined are only streamlining policies to
0.2%. Conversely, spirituality entrench skill development
entails an internalized rather than academic work and
engagement with religion, examination. (Nuwagaba, 2005)
focusing on self-purification However, it is important to
and the practice of virtuous note that academic work and
actions. (Elhaminia, 2008) examination should be
This underscores the considered as a means for
significant influence of skill development. This is
religion on the lives of because, in religion and
Ugandans, advocating for its spirituality, someone has to
crucial role within the higher be tested.
education framework. The
