The Importance of Islamic Studies for the Formation of the Catholic Priesthood in Nigeria
Multiplicity defines the features of the the Nigerian State. This paper examines the role of Islam in the training of Catholic priests in Nigeria. The work employs the historical, analytical and evaluative methods to examine the transformative stages of Islam from its inception and the challenges it...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
[2021]
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Journal of religious and theological information
Year: 2021, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 23-34 |
| IxTheo Classification: | BJ Islam CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations KBN Sub-Saharan Africa KDB Roman Catholic Church RJ Mission; missiology |
| Further subjects: | B
Islam
B Catholic Priest B formation and Nigeria |
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| Summary: | Multiplicity defines the features of the the Nigerian State. This paper examines the role of Islam in the training of Catholic priests in Nigeria. The work employs the historical, analytical and evaluative methods to examine the transformative stages of Islam from its inception and the challenges its poses to the Christian evangelical mission in Nigeria. The findings reveal that Islam, which arrived through commercial activities, has become a powerful influence in Nigerian society. It exercises a dynamic influence on the spiritual formation of Catholic priests and provides strategies for their mission in the country. The paper recommends a commitment to interreligious dialogue by the Catholic and cooperation with Islamic citizens. This commitment and cooperation should be embedded in the curriculum of Nigeria’s Catholic seminaries. |
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| ISSN: | 1528-6924 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religious and theological information
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/10477845.2020.1868241 |