THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN ENSURING PEACE AND HARMONY IN THE SOCIETY

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN ENSURING PEACE AND HARMONY IN THE SOCIETY

TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter one

Introduction

Research questions

Purpose of the study

Significance of the study

Delimitation of the study

Definition of terms

Chapter two

Literature review

introduction

theoretical framework

conflicts in nigeria

examples of cases of conflicts in nigeria

the concept of peace building

peace building through reconciliation

church as an actor in reconciliation

the role of ngos in conflict and peace building in nigeria

Chapter three

Research methodology

Research design

The study population

Sampling procedure

The research instrument

The administration of questionnaire

Analysis of data

Chapter four

Analysis and interpretation of data

Discussion of findings

Chapter five

Summary, recommendation and conclusion

Summary

Recommendation

Conclusion

Suggestion for further studies

Bibliography

Appendix

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

The Christian tradition has made significant contributions to world peace at a number of different levels (Albert, 2011). Among these are public statements by Church leaders, programs of action at local and international levels, organisations dedicated to bringing about peace, courses of study, commemorative days etc.In recent decades, Church leaders have frequently made statements in support of peace. In some cases these statements have been specific appeals for peace in particular circumstances, however, on other occasions they have also published more comprehensive statements on the need for peace and the means of achieving it.

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN ENSURING PEACE AND HARMONY IN THE SOCIETY