Christian Unity in Nigeria – Empirical Study of Various Christian Denominations in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Christian Unity in Nigeria – Empirical Study of Various Christian Denominations in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

This study was on the Christian unity in Nigeria: empirical study of various Christian denominations in Uyo. Three objectives were raised which included; To examine the basic factors that affect Christian unity in Nigeria, to make a brief historical study of these factors and to present ways of achieving peaceful religious coexistence in various Christian denominations. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from selected churches in Uyo. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).

Chapter one – Objectives of the Study

The major objective of the study is the empirical study of various Christian denominations in Uyo. Which is to be achieved through the following specific objectives

(i) To examine the basic factors that affect Christian unity in Nigeria

(ii) To make a brief historical study of these factors

(iii) To present ways of achieving peaceful religious coexistence in various Christian denominations.

Chapter Two – Literature Review (Theoretical Exposition)

In this paper, conflict trap theory shall be adopted as the framework of analysis. The exponents of this theory are Paul Collier, V.L. Elliott, Havard Hegre, Ankle Hoeffler, Marta Reynal-Querol and Nicholas Sambanis. To them, conflict trap denotes that once a conflict has erupted, it tends to develop a momentum of its own. Peace seemingly becomes elusive and hard to restore. Even when peace is restored it often does not endure (Collier et. al 2003). The exponents of conflict trap ascribed the lengthy pattern of a typical conflict to a number of interlocking factors. Conflicts in multiethnic societies are enduring possibly on account of their ready vulnerability to the rallying, massaging and mobilization of ethnic sentiments for both the warring groups and the government.

Chapter Three – The Methodology (Population of the Study)

According to Udoyen (2019), a study population is a group of elements or individuals as the case may be, who share similar characteristics. These similar features can include location, gender, age, sex or specific interest. The emphasis on study population is that it constitutes of individuals or elements that are homogeneous in description.

This study was carried to examine the Christian unity in Nigeria: empirical study of various Christian denominations. Selected churches in Uyo forms the population of the study.

Chapter Four – Data Analysis ( Findings/Decision)

Findings

The calculated X² = 16.0 and is greater than the table value of X² at 0.05 significant level which is 5.991.

Decision

Since the X² calculated value is greater than the critical table value that is 16.0 is greater than 5.991, the Null hypothesis is rejected and the alternative hypothesis which states there are basic factors that affect Christian unity in Nigeria is accepted.

Chapter Five – Summary, Conclusion

It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain Christian unity in Nigeria: empirical study of various Christian denominations in Uyo. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of Christian unity in Nigeria: empirical study of various Christian denominations.

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