African Political Economy (Political Science focus)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in Ghanaian West Africa

Abenaa Gyamfi, Department of Advanced Studies, Water Research Institute (WRI) Kofi Darko, Accra Technical University Yaw Asare, Accra Technical University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18855882
Published: August 11, 2007

Abstract

Religious pluralism in Ghanaian West Africa is characterized by a rich tapestry of coexisting religious traditions and practices. A qualitative approach using interviews with community leaders and focus group discussions among different religious groups. Despite challenges, inter-faith initiatives are pivotal for maintaining social cohesion and peace in Ghanaian West Africa. Government should support more inter-faith training programmes to enhance community leaders' conflict resolution skills.

How to Cite

Abenaa Gyamfi, Kofi Darko, Yaw Asare (2007). Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in Ghanaian West Africa. African Political Economy (Political Science focus), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18855882

Keywords

Sub-SaharanAfricanStudiesDiasporaCulturalRelativismSocio-PoliticalAnalysis

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