Theological analysis of culturalized worship ceremonies among Yoruba Christians in selected U.S. cities : indigenization versus syncretization /
Babalola, S. A.
Theological analysis of culturalized worship ceremonies among Yoruba Christians in selected U.S. cities : indigenization versus syncretization / by Solomon Adeniyi Babalola. - 1995. - ix, 143 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
Typescript. 1. The Problem Stated 2. Precedent Literature Review 3. Research Methodology 4. Research Findings and Analysis 5. Biblical Response to Yoruba Cultural Values 6. Conclusions and Recommendations Appendices List of Tables
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. 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. Statement of Research Type -- Research Strategy and Procedure for Implementation -- Plan for Anlaysis of Data -- Summary. 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. The Purpose Focused -- Foundation-Laying -- Naming -- Marriage -- Overview on Marriage -- Funeral -- Overview for Funeral -- Summary. Conclusions -- Recommendations. 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. 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.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions--Dissertations.
Yoruba (African people)--Rites and ceremonies.--United States
Yoruba (African people)--Social life and customs.--United States
Yoruba (African people)--Religion.
Christianity and other religions.
Christianity and culture.
BV4070 / .T446 1995 BV4070
Theological analysis of culturalized worship ceremonies among Yoruba Christians in selected U.S. cities : indigenization versus syncretization / by Solomon Adeniyi Babalola. - 1995. - ix, 143 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
Typescript. 1. The Problem Stated 2. Precedent Literature Review 3. Research Methodology 4. Research Findings and Analysis 5. Biblical Response to Yoruba Cultural Values 6. Conclusions and Recommendations Appendices List of Tables
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. 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. Statement of Research Type -- Research Strategy and Procedure for Implementation -- Plan for Anlaysis of Data -- Summary. 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. The Purpose Focused -- Foundation-Laying -- Naming -- Marriage -- Overview on Marriage -- Funeral -- Overview for Funeral -- Summary. Conclusions -- Recommendations. 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. 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.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions--Dissertations.
Yoruba (African people)--Rites and ceremonies.--United States
Yoruba (African people)--Social life and customs.--United States
Yoruba (African people)--Religion.
Christianity and other religions.
Christianity and culture.
BV4070 / .T446 1995 BV4070