Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Societal Progress
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Bridging religious studies with development theories, policy studies, and cultural analysis.
Volume 1, Issue 1 (October 2025)
Africa faces a mounting environmental crisis manifested in deforestation, pollution, erosion, and unregulated exploitation of natural resources. This paper investigates these ecological challenges through a theological lens, specifically examining Genesis 1-26-30 to articulate a biblically grounded ecological ethic....
Read MoreThe role of a pastors wife (female spouse) is vital, particularly in a pastors Christian ministry. It is observed that this crucial role is usually overlooked in the recent time. This study thus examined the role of a pastors wife in supporting her husbands ministry, addressing a significant knowledge gap in existing literature that often neglects the experiences and contributions of pastors wives...
Read MoreBiblical exegesis and African religious practice have remained an ongoing exercise in academic disciplines, particularly in biblical studies. The effort towards African hermeneutics is not exhausted. There are still a lot to unveil in this aspect. In the contemporary African Christianity, biblical exegesis and African hermeneutics are highly indispensable in understanding of the Christian Scripture and suitable application of biblical text among African users of the Bible....
Read MoreThis paper examined the intersectionality between liberation theology and African music; it ascertains the role of African music in the liberation of Africans and how its connection influences social justice and liberation movements in Africa. It also provides a brief background.....
Read MoreThe African church is conversant with Western hymnody as a result of colonialism. Hardly could one discover a song of African origin in their worship. Some are merely translated forms of Western hymns into African indigenous languages without minding the miscommunication that arises among tonal languages. Many African worshippers are ignorant.....
Read MoreMaterialism has significantly impacted the Church in recent times, leading to a shift in focus from spiritual growth to material wealth. This study aims to evaluate the causes and effects of materialism in todays ecclesiology. It also focuses on Christian teaching on materialism. The research methodology adopted in this study includes descriptive and phenomenological methods. It is observed that materialism is characterized by an excessive desire for wealth.....
Read MoreExemplary leadership in the Church in the contemporary time is a major concern. Significance of exemplary leadership in the contemporary church is highlighted. The study aims to explore the Christian teaching on exemplary leadership, core exemplary leadership in the contemporary Church. The solutions to the problem of exemplary leadership are highlighted. The research methodology used in this study is phenomenological method.....
Read MoreWe invite submissions for our upcoming special issue on "Religious Responses to Climate Change in West Africa" (Deadline: September 15, 2025)
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