ABSTRACT
This research aims at studying the spiritual dynamics and social impact of Ecumenism in the various Christian Churches with the sole objective of promoting theological understanding among Christians of different faiths;
Relevant literature and analysed field data will form basis for our method of research; while future prospects and applicability of this study’s research findings and suggestions hopes to confirm that the search for Christian unity was one of the principle concern of Vatican II. The spiritual and physical nature of man’s yearning which link Christian unity to social life finds an opportunity for expression in Ecumenical co operations.
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Background of the Study....... ....................................................................... 2
1.3 Statement of the Problems............................................................................. 2
1.4 Aims and Objectives of the Study..................................................... ........... 2
1.5 Significance of the Study....... ....................................................................... 3
1.6 Scope and Focus of Study............................................................................. 3
1.7 Research Hypothesis...................................................................................... 4
1.8 Limitations of the Study................................................................................ 4
1.9 Methodology.................................................................................................. 4
1.10 Definition of Terms........................................................................................ 6
REFERENCES............................................................................................. 8
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELEVENT LITERATUR E
2.1 Introduction..................................................................................................9
2.2 Books under Review...................................................................................... .9
Gerald O’ Collins Living Vatican II, the 21st Century
John S. Daly (1998). Exposing the modernist Vatican II Church:
Paulist Press
Wilfred Cantwell (1991). Importance of Vatican II on Ecumenism and
Inter-Faith Dialogue: Kok Pharos Publishing House
Importance of Vatican II on Ecumenism and Inter-Faith Dialogue
by M. Et al (2007)
John Paul II (1991) Contesimus Annus (on the Hundredth Anniversary of Rerum
Novarum). Encyclical Letter. paulist press
Rahner Karl (1975) The Vatican Documents on Ecumenism and
The Dialogue Controversy
Review of Related Literature by other Author.
General Evaluation of Books Reviewed.
2.3 Conclusion......................................................................................................18
REFERENCES............................................................................................ 20
CHAPTER THREE
DOMESTICATING THE ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT SOCIAL
THEOLOGY PRINCIPLE OF NIGERIA.
3.0 Introduction.................................................................................................. 22
3.1 What is Historical Ecumenism?..................................................................... 22
3.2 Roman Catholic Ecumenical Tradition.......................................................... 23
3.3 The Separated Church and Ecumenism......................................................... 24
3.4 The Separated Churches and Colonial Christian Missions
in Africa......................................................................................................... 25
3.5 The History of Ecumenism in Nigeria’.......................................................... 26
3.6 The Applicability of Ecumenism Principle in Nigeria...................................27
3.7 What is Social Theology Ecumenism in Relation to Second Vatican
Council......................................................................................................... 27
3.8 The Relationship between Social Theology Ecumenism and Religious
extremism in Nigeria...................................................................................... 28
3.9 Conclusion Ecumenism and Social Principles and Prospects........................ 28
3.10 Conclusion..................................................................................................... 30
REFERENCES............................................................................................. 31
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................................32
4.1.1 Research design..............................................................................................32
4.1.2 Sample Size Determination............................................................................ 32
4.1.3 Personal Interviews........................................................................................ 32
4.1.4 Population of the study.................................................................................. 32
4.1.5 Sample size.....................................................................................................33
4.1.6 Sample technique........................................................................................... 33
4.1.7 Statistical techniques...................................................................................... 33
4.1.8 Instrument of data collect.............................................................................. 33
4.1.9 Method of analysis......................................................................................... 33
4.1.10 Presentation and data analysis....................................................................... 34
4.2 List of Table................................................................................................... 35
4.3 Conclusion......................................................................................................42
REFERENCES............................................................................................ 43
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION OF THE STUDY
5.1 Brief Evaluation of the Study............................................................ ........... 44
5.2 Research Evaluation.......................................................................................44
5.3 Research Finding........................................................................................... 44
5.4 Research recommendation............................................................................. 45
5.5 Research Suggestion and Contribution to Study............................... ........... 45
5.6 Conclusion..................................................................................................... 46
REFERENCES................................................................................ ........... 47
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY............................................................................. 48
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