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Varieties of Religious Doctrines and Institutions in Africa and Their Impact on Democratization Processes

Year: 2007

Type: report

Abstract: "Three major religions prevail on the African continent today: African Traditional Religion(s), Islam, and Christianity. Rather than looking at these religions as homogeneous, exclusive, and self-contained systems and world views, this paper focuses on the heterogeneity and pluralism contained within these religions (Brenner, 2000, 144) and their potential for promoting or inhibiting the development of a democratic culture in Africa. It also looks at the evolution of political and religious institutions and ideational frameworks from the colonial period up to the end of the twentieth century."

Source: Digital Library Of The Commons Repository (Indiana University)

Author: Gellar, Sheldon

Institution: Indiana University

Language: English

Topic: Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria

Subfield: General Social Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2097621429

Cites: 43

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10