John Magafu was appointed as one of the task force committee members to help the Ministry of Education develop a process for training and recruiting teachers of CRE in Tanzania. He is also on another committee responsible for designing the CRE curriculum. The curriculum is projected for implementation at the beginning of the new school year in 2006.
Dr. Del Chinchen, chairman of the Biblical and Religious Studies Department at Daystar, sees a parallel between Magafu's story and one in the Old Testament. "Isn't it amazing how the work of one graduate of Daystar, like a Queen Esther, can save a whole country from spiritual and moral destruction!" he exclaims.
More Examples of Positive Influence
Chinchen is convinced his department is doing its part in impacting Africa. He explains that every student at Daystar -- whether they be a communications, business, computer science, or counseling major -- takes five Bible-related courses to help them integrate their faith with their academic training. More than 20 faculty members within Daystar's Bible Department are committed to this task. At the same time, he adds, Daystar has students who major specifically in Bible with another minor or major in peace studies, education, or community development.
Chinchen offers two other examples that demonstrate the impact Daystar graduates are having on the African continent -- specifically, in Sudan and Uganda.
The department head notes that the university is taking full advantage of a window of opportunity in Sudan to make an impact for Christ in a country and among a people devastated by years of war. Two years ago three faculty members of the Bible Department at Daystar traveled to southern Sudan to hold a pastors' training conference sponsored by Samaritan's Purse.
