THE DOCTRINE OF SOTERIOLOGY IN THE LIGHT OF THE KIKUYU UNDERSTANDING OF THE ‘REDEEMER’: A CASE OF THE AGIKUYU OF KABETE ANGLICAN PARISH, KIAMBU COUNTY

Abstract

In this study titled, “The Doctrine of Soteriology in the light of the Kikuyu understanding of the ‘Redeemer’: A Case of the Agikuyu of Kabete Parish, Kiambu County ”, the researcher traced how salvation is understood by the Agikuyu with special reference to their understanding of the redeemer as derived from their narratives, poems, proverbs riddles, sayings and songs. Chapter One introduces the study and has the background of the study, the statement of the problem, objectives, research questions and hypothesis. It also shows the purpose of the study and the obstacles. Chapter Two shows the literature reviewed, which the authoritative research is done by other scholars on Soteriology in Christianity and in the Agikuyu community. Chapter Three presents the Research Methodology which analyzes the sample, sampling frame and the population of the primary data collection. Chapter Four contains the data collected from the field of research and its interpretation. Chapter Five is the concluding chapter and has the summary of the study and the findings; suggestion and recommendations as well as areas of further study.