Theological analysis of culturalized worship ceremonies among Yoruba Christians in selected U.S. cities : indigenization versus syncretization / by Solomon Adeniyi Babalola.
Material type: TextPublication details: 1995.Description: ix, 143 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 29 cmContent type:- text
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- Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions -- Dissertations
- Yoruba (African people) -- United States -- Rites and ceremonies
- Yoruba (African people) -- United States -- Social life and customs
- Yoruba (African people) -- Religion
- Christianity and other religions
- Christianity and culture
- BV4070 .T446 1995
- BV4070
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Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Dissertation/Thesis (7-day checkout) | G. Allen Fleece Library DISSERTATIONS | Non-fiction | BV4070.C684B32 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31923000938908 |
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1. The Problem Stated
Introduction -- The Problem Focused -- The Yoruba Race, Demographic Heritage -- The Yoruba Cultural Legacy and Concepts of the Divinity -- Theological Background -- Biblical Precedents -- Research Questions -- Delimitation of the Problem -- Limitations of the Study -- Importance of the Study -- Outline of the Remainder of the Dissertation.
2. Precedent Literature Review
Contextualization without Syncretization -- Cultural Anthropology and Culture -- Culturized Ceremonies among the Yoruba -- Naming Ceremony -- Wedding Ceremony -- Funeral Ceremony -- Foundation-Laying/House-Warming Ceremony -- Graduation from Apprenticeship -- Summary.
3. Research Methodology
Statement of Research Type -- Research Strategy and Procedure for Implementation -- Plan for Anlaysis of Data -- Summary.
4. Research Findings and Analysis
The Purpose Focused -- Research Question (RQ) #1 -- Summary of Responses to RQ #1 -- Research Question (RQ) #2 -- Summary of Responses to RQ #2 -- Research Question (RQ) #3 -- Summary of Responses to RQ #3 -- Research Question (RQ) #4 -- Respondents' Comments/Observations - Demographic Range of Respondents.
5. Biblical Response to Yoruba Cultural Values
The Purpose Focused -- Foundation-Laying -- Naming -- Marriage -- Overview on Marriage -- Funeral -- Overview for Funeral -- Summary.
6. Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions -- Recommendations.
Appendices
Wedding Engagement Listing -- WilliamHaviland's Glossary of Anthropological Terms -- Cover Letters -- Cover Letter to Each Respondent -- "Thank You" Letter -- Demographic Information for Respondents -- Instrumentation Used in This Research -- Respondents Combined Totals -- Summary of Results -- Mean and Standard Deviation for All Cases -- Mean and Standard Deviation Graph -- Map of Nigeria -- Nationwide Ethnic Groups -- Map of Southwestern Nigeria -- Showing Approximate Extent of Yorubaland -- Egbe Isokan Yoruba's Preamble to the Constitution.
List of Tables
US Cities Targeted in the Survey -- Analytical Repsonses Relevant to RQ 1 -- Analytical Repsonses Relevant to RQ 2 -- Analytical Repsonses Relevant to RQ 3 -- Respondents Combined Totals as Appendix F-1 -- Frequency Distribution Qtns as Appendix F-2 -- Mean and Standard Deviation as Appendix F-3 -- Graph of Mean and Standard Deviation as Appendix F-4.
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