Philosophy & Academic Integrity

Author: Alfigio Tunha, OFM

Guest of Honor: Honorable Douglas Syakalima, represented by Madam Gladys Ntele, Members of the SBU Executive Board, Superiors of the Franciscan Families, Major Superiors and delegates of various religious Orders, and all our distinguished guests, Members of the Diplomatic Corps of the 13 African countries represented here, and Members of different ministries of Zambian governments, Priests, Religious, Teaching Staff, Administration staff, Ancillary Staff, our collaborators, friends and relatives, our graduands, and all the students at large—ladies and gentlemen—all protocol observed.

Man as Rational and Divinely Created

Author: Lawrence Mondoka, OFMConv

Human beings are created in the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:26); they are to enjoy communion and exercise stewardship in a physical universe. The activities entailed by interpersonal communion and responsible stewardship engage the intellectual and affective capacities of human persons. They consist of “rational” and “divinely” attributes because they are created in the image of God. This means that every human person has a special place in the hierarchy of creation and participates in divine life.