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Theoretical analysis of culturalized ceremonies among the Yoruba Christians in selected US cities: indigenization versus syncretization
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Theoretical Analysis of Culturalized Ceremonies Among the Yoruba Christians In Selected Us Cities: Indigenization Versus Syncretization. Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions of Columbia International University. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ff72a476-db13-4e4f-a678-4657190f9724.APA citation style (7th ed.)
Theoretical analysis of culturalized ceremonies among the Yoruba Christians in selected US cities: indigenization versus syncretization. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/ff72a476-db13-4e4f-a678-4657190f9724Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)
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- This dissertation project endeavors to analyze theologically a number of culturalized ceremonies among the Yoruba Christians. In Chapter 1, the author has explored the biblio-theological context of the problem, examining an overview of Yoruba culture and religious concepts. The review of precedent research literature in cultural anthropology and cultural ceremonies mostly related to the 'rites of passage' which have to do with elemental symbolism used in these family ceremonies are in Chapter 2. A definition of the research search strategy, implementation, analysis, and reporting of data are focused in Chapter 3. An opinion poll, reported in Chapter 4, was conducted among Yoruba Christians resident in selected U.S. cities, to determine prevailing trends in cultural inclination towards or away from syncretization. Of all respondents, 60.75 percent are opposed to syncretizing of culture-related worship. In Chapter 5, the author focuses a theological, biblically based educational program designed to assist Yoruba ministers and members deal contextually with family worship, without drifting into syncretism.
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