The course explains ways through which education and society impact on each other and compares educational systems of different countries. Discussion includes society and school, socialization process of education, the nature, roots and types of education; education and schooling in contemporary society; sociological theories; social stratification and education; Education and employment; the role of a teacher in society as explained by the Christian church and the secular world. Concepts and development of comparative education; methods of studying comparative education; Comparison of educational systems in various countries of the world including Kenya and the East African region; South Africa; United Kingdom of Great Britain, United States of America, Canada, Cuba, Japan and China.