Obaji Agbiji

Religion, Leadership and Development (eBook, ePUB)

A Sustainable Transformational Approach

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Political, economic and military powers have woefully failed in their attempts to transform societies around the world, particularly in the African context. As poverty, corruption, and bad leadership continue to pervade nations and undermine human flourishing, the global community needs to respond with creativity, innovation and collaboration. Drawing on empirical research and utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that engages both development and theology, this study explores the church's role - both spiritual and pragmatic - in facilitating societal transformation in African countries, specifically Nigeria. The power of religion is often overlooked within development frameworks, but is a profoundly significant resource. Highlighting the importance of ecclesiastical leadership in mobilizing religious communities to partner with sociopolitical and economic institutions, Dr. Obaji Agbiji argues for a development framework that recognizes religious practitioners as indispensable partners in the quest for societal transformation. Offering insight for both scholars and practitioners, this sustainable transformative approach to development bridges the gap between theory and practice and challenges church and civil leadership to take concrete steps to combat societal ills and see nations transformed for the better.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Langham Creative Projects
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. September 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781839739224
• Artikelnr.: 69071909

Autorenporträt

OBAJI AGBIJI has a PhD in practical theology from Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and a master's degree in public policy and administration from Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA. He is the founder and CEO of several organisations, including the World Arise Initiative, Reda Consulting, and Koinonia Ministries, where he currently serves. He is also a Mason Fellow of the Harvard Kennedy School and a research fellow at the University of South Africa, where he explores religion and socio-economic and political transformation.