Religion And Politics In Nigeria, A Study Of Jos South LGA Of Plateau State CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Religion forms part of an individual’s identity and in turn influences the world in which they live in. This study investigates religion and politics in jos south LGA of plateau state and demonstrates that religion and politics are two […]
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE IDEA OF GOD IN THE WESTERN AND TRADITIONAL IGBO CULTURE CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study If the abridged Catechism of Christian Doctrine defines God as “The Supreme Spirit, who alone exists of himself, and is infinite in all perfection”, it becomes undoubtedly clear that God is essentially one […]
An Investigation Into Ethno Religious Values And Its Contribution To Governance CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background to the Study After the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914, Nigeria has experienced different kinds of ethnic and religious conflicts which have deeply affected the country’s peaceful co-existence. Thus, it has threatened the survival of democracy and sustainable development in the […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION This chapter focuses on the background of the study, statement of the problem, purpose of the study, objectives of study, key research questions, and scope of the study / significance of the study, delimitations, and definitions of the key terms. BACKGROUND OF STUDY Parenting plays a great role on […]
PROJECT ABSTRACT As religion so its institutions also play an important role in social life. None can deny the fact that the different kinds of social institutions such as, domestic, economic and political influence on religious institutions. But it is also true that these institutions are sometimes influenced by religious institutions. An important aspect of […]
Religion As An Instrument Of Social Control In Nigeria ABSTRACT The thrust of this work, “Religion as an instrument of social control in Idoma Nigeria Historical research method was used in this thesis. The data collections, among other sources, were comprised of two major sources: primary and secondary sources. These data collections were analysed socially, […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY There has been a debate on the contribution (or lack of it) of European Christian Missionaries to the development and self-understanding of Africans since the publication of the book, The mission on Trial (1977). Some acute observers of the history of ideas have recently […]
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Nigeria is a state where islam, christianity and traditional African religions are freely practised. Nigeria’s two major religions, islam and christianity, are sometimes depicted as monolithic entities that confront each other in pitched battles. Religious beliefs and values are an important feature of the daily […]