A policy at Daystar University is under probe by the Ministry of Education after the learning institution being faulted for forcing its students to go to church, regardless of their religions and beliefs.
The policy, which requires all students to attend to attend at least 75% of all scheduled chapel services in any given semester, cuts across the entire student fraternity, according to a report tabled before Parliament, Wednesday.
A section of MPs claimed the institution is hiding behind the policy to impose its religious practices on its students.
While explaining the now controversial policy, the University argues that all students are admitted with full knowledge that it is is a Christian institution with its own philosophy, ethos and core values.
“The university indicates that upon admission students sign a code of conduct by which they agree to abide by the university’s Christian values and commitment to participate in the university’s spiritual disciplines,” the statement reads.
A team from the Ministry of Education has been tasked with finding out more about the policy and report back to Parliament in two weeks with the findings before a decision is issued.
