Religious syncretism in Africa
Effects on cultural heritage and values
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12857028 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elizabeth Akpanke Odey (0000-0002-2808-3157, University of Calabar, corresponding author), Ekpenyong Obo Ekpenyong (0000-0003-0086-133X, University of Calabar), Justus Onyebuchi Okafor (0009-0002-3883-1718, University of Calabar) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Verbum et Ecclesia (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1609-9982 • E-ISSN: 2074-7705 |
| Publisher | AOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.4102/ve.v46i1.3251 |
| OpenAlex | W4412943446 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 4 |
The synthesis between Christianity and African traditional religion yields both favourable and unfavourable outcomes. To enhance and reinforce the African cultural heritage and values, it is important to discard the dehumanising and explicit elements while firmly embracing the positive components. The researchers employed a qualitative research methodology in the course of this study. This entails the widespread utilisation of the primary and secondary approaches, which rely on oral tradition, written material and periodicals. Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The article concludes that the process of indigenisation or Africanisation of Christianity is of great importance for the rejuvenation of African cultural heritage and values, and recommends inter-religious studies and dialogue as an indispensable strategy in gaining more knowledge about the two religious traditions. The study further emphasises that the cultural emancipation and the enculturation approach are invaluable tools for understanding religion. Religious tolerance between the two religions is recommended for inter-religious peace and cooperation
Anthropology of religion · Christianity · Cultural heritage · Enculturation · Environmental ethics · History of religions · Indigenization · Political science · Sociology · Syncretism (linguistics · African cultural and philosophical studies · Anthropology · Law · Philosophy · Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria · Religion, Society, and Development · Religious studies · Religious Studies
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |