THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR REFORMATION OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY

T. T. Bello

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i3.2019.980

Authors

Ven. Dr. T. T. Bello Religious Studies Department, P.M.B 5363, Ekiti State University, Ado- Ekiti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i3.2019.980

Keywords:

Society, Education, Church

Abstract [English]

The main concern of this publication is to x-ray how Theological Education can serve as a tool for reformation of Church and society. The publication will show Theological Education as an agent of transformation of the Church and the society we belong.

Here, this publication will go into the definitions of the Church and society, even reformation will also be definite. The researcher will not only look into what is theology he will also look at theology and Education together.

The focus of this paper will be on the fundamental dimension on the role played by the Theological Education in the formation, reformation and transformation of the Church and society in the 21st Century. The paper will also look at the impact of Theological Education on our society and Churches of the universal Church. There shall be suggestions on the theological tools to be used when going about this paper.

However, when theological Education is on course there are some human resources to be used, it shall be examined. The researcher will try to explain more on the resource persons and material. The important of Theology to the Christian society will be looked into by the researcher. How the task of Theological Education is to be handle will also be discoursed. From this publication the researcher will want to deal with Theological challenges when studying Theological Education.

Theological Education as a tool for reformation of Church and Society: Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion is in focus.

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