Public Theology, the Church and Youth Development in Ghana
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22256756 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong (0000-0002-0382-0720, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Pages | 1209-1218 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2720-7722 • E-ISSN: 2720-7722 |
| Publisher | Noyam Publishers (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.38159/ehass.20234104 |
| OpenAlex | W4387628265 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 1 |
The article is an examination of theological insights that Public Theology provides for the development of young people in Ghana. The article argued that the church is strategically positioned to make significant responses to contemporary challenges confronting youth development through its Public Theology. The study affirmed that the churches provide spiritual guidance, Christian education, entrepreneurship programmes, support systems and youth-focused ministries which help the youth to develop a sense of purpose and a strong moral compass such as integrity, compassion and social responsibility. The young people however face the challenge of unemployment, moral decadence, social neglect, relationships and the effects of corruption. The study recommends that through its theological resources, the church must play a vital role in youth development by paying attention to the socialization processes of the youth at home, church and school. Moreover, attention must be paid to mentoring which facilitates the process of discovering the right persons for leadership, entrepreneurship, social transformation and advocacy for young people to be empowered to make significant contributions to church growth and nation building. Keywords: African Christianity, Public Theology, Youth Development
Christianity · Compassion · Entrepreneurship · Language change · Neglect · Political science · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Theology · Youth studies · Christian Theology and Mission · Gender Studies · Law · Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies · Psychology · Religion, Society, and Development
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |