Joseph Olufemi Asha (Ph.D)

Reader, Baptist College of Theology, Lagos

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i02-23

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ABSTRACT

This paper titled Hegelian Dialectic Model of Change: Catalyst for Religious Change in Nigeria submitted that religious change in Nigeria is real and there are several examples of change in persons and societies made possible by religion. These changes are not limited to one religion but several religions because Nigeria is a multi-religious nation. It is argued in this paper that among the several models of change that are available; the Hegelian model is more suitable and ideal for religious change in Nigeria. The paper explored in detail what Religious change entails and as well as indicators of change. Similarly, the paper explained what is meant by Hegelian dialectic model of change and reasons for considering it as ideal model for religious change in Nigeria. The paper advance ways of utilising Hegelian dialectic model of change without constituting threat to peace and harmony in Nigeria. The paper is theoretical in nature and the method adopted in writing the paper is the historical survey method. Needful recommendations are given in the paper on strengthening religious change without violence and assault.

KEYWORDS:

Hegelian, Dialectic, Model, Catalyst, and Religious Change.

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