African Rural Planning and Development (Planning/Social/Agri)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in West Africa: A Scholarly Review

Kipruto Cherono, Maseno University Rutagwa Koech, Maseno University Ochieng Opiyo, Maseno University Lavuga Mutua, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18854948
Published: January 24, 2007

Abstract

Religious pluralism in West Africa is a complex phenomenon characterized by diverse religious beliefs coexisting alongside each other. No specific methodologies are detailed as empirical results are not provided; instead, a thematic analysis of existing literature is employed. Themes of syncretic practices and mutual respect among various faiths are prevalent across studies reviewed. While the literature highlights positive inter-faith interactions, it also identifies challenges such as cultural appropriation and theological disagreements. Further qualitative research should explore case studies in diverse regions to provide more nuanced understanding of inter-faith dynamics.

How to Cite

Kipruto Cherono, Rutagwa Koech, Ochieng Opiyo, Lavuga Mutua (2007). Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in West Africa: A Scholarly Review. African Rural Planning and Development (Planning/Social/Agri), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18854948

Keywords

Sub-Saharanethnic diversitysyncretismethno-theologyinter-religious dialoguecultural relativismcomparative religion

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