Influence of Clericalism on Collaboration for Effective Service Delivery: A Case Study of Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese Kenya
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2017
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Tangaza University College
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This study sought to explore the influence of clericalism on service delivery in the Catholic Church. Specifically, the study aimed to investigate the influence of clericalism on collaboration for effective service delivery in Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya. The following specific objectives were set: (a) to test the extent to which hierarchical structure and patriarchal nature influences collaboration for service delivery, (b) to explore the extent to which seminary education influences collaboration for service delivery, (c) to find out the extent to which ontological change and relative independence influences collaboration for service delivery. The study used both qualitative and quantitative design. The data for the study was collected from a sample of 32 priests, 16 lay leaders groups from parishes and 4 groups of religious men and women through questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. Data from the questionnaire was recorded into Statistical Package for Social Sciences and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Data from focus group discussions and interviews was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study found out that hierarchical structure and patriarchal nature influences collaboration for service delivery, b) seminary education influences collaboration for service delivery, (c) ontological change and relative independence influences collaboration for service delivery. Based on the findings, the study recommended the following: (a) setting up of structures for collaboration, (b) training on personality types, and (c) training on collaborative ministry. Further, the study proposed future studies on the traditional belief of the church on the ontological change of the clergy.
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Clericalism, Service Delivery