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Christianity and Colonialism in Nigeria

This course explores the intricate relationship between Christianity and colonialism in Nigeria. It examines the role of Christian missionaries as agents of colonialism, the impact of colonial policies on religious practices, and the subsequent effects on contemporary Nigerian society. The course delves into the interactions between religious beliefs, colonial administration, and socio-political structures, providing a comprehensive understanding of their historical context and lasting consequences.

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273h
Study Time
13
Weeks
21h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ChristianityColonialismNigeriaMissionariesReligious Impact

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Religious Beliefs in Nigeria

2

Christian Missions

3

Colonial Administration

4

Economic Impact

5

Political Development

6

Nationalism

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1 THE THREE MAIN RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA

6h

Unit 1: African Traditional Religion

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the core beliefs and practices of African Traditional Religion.
  • •Reflect on the influence of ATR on Nigerian culture and society.

Unit 2: The background of Islamic Religion

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Explore the origins and spread of Islam.
  • •Understand the reasons for Lugard's support of Islam in Northern Nigeria.
Week
2

MODULE 1 THE THREE MAIN RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA

6h

Unit 3: The background of Christianity

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Trace the origins of Christianity and its key figures.
  • •Understand the role of the Apostles in spreading Christianity.

Unit 4: The plan to regenerate the Continent of Africa

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Examine Henry Venn's plan to abolish slavery.
  • •Understand the roles of Developers and Preservers in ending slavery.
Week
3

MODULE 1 THE THREE MAIN RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA

6h

Unit 5: The planting of Christianity in Benin and Warri

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Explore the planting of Christianity in Benin and Warri.
  • •Understand the roles of Portuguese traders.

Unit 6: Christianity and Colonial society

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 6: Understand the growth of colonial society.
  • •Examine the common interests of government and missions.
Week
4

MODULE 1 THE THREE MAIN RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA

3h

Unit 7: Christian Missions and Crown government in South-eastern Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 7: Examine the roles of consuls in South-eastern Nigeria.
  • •Understand Bishop Tugwell's advice to the consul.
Week
5

MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

6h

Unit 1: The arrival of Missionaries in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Discuss the role of liberated slaves in spreading Christianity.
  • •Understand the missionaries' roles in spreading Christianity.

Unit 2: Missionaries as Pathfinders for British Colonial rule in Yoruba land

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand the double loyalties of Yoruba missionaries.
  • •Examine the roles of missionaries to Yoruba chiefs.
Week
6

MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

6h

Unit 3: The Roles of the Chriatian missionaries and traders in the Niger Delta Areas between 1875 and 1900

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Explore the establishment of Christianity in Bonny Kingdom.
  • •Understand the interests of the Bonny people in Christianity.

Unit 4: Missionaries, Traders and Consuls

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Examine the activities of Hope Waddell in Calabar.
  • •Understand the interests and demands of the chiefs.
Week
7

MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

6h

Unit 5: The Christian missionaries attempt to convert Igbo people into Christianity in1857

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Understand the missionaries' attempts to convert Igbo people.
  • •Examine the role of the consul in Igbo land.

Unit 6: Activities of the missionaries in East and West of the Cross River 1900 – 1915

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 6: Explore the missionaries' activities in East and West of the Cross River.
  • •Understand the missionaries' works in Cross River State.
Week
8

MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

3h

Unit 7: Relations between the Crown Colony administration, Mission and Emirs in the Northern Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 7: Examine the relations between the Crown Colony, missions, and emirs.
  • •Understand the role of Lord Lugard.
Week
9

MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY

6h

Unit 1: The formation of Nigeria as a Nation

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the beginnings of national building.
  • •Describe the roles of early patriotic Nigerians.

Unit 2: Pacification and Protectorate

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: State the stages of development of Nigeria.
  • •Identify the roles of merchants.
Week
10

MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY

6h

Unit 3: Amalgamation

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Identify the gains of the inter-war era.
  • •Describe the concept of indirect rule.

Unit 4: Lugard's military rule in Northern Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Understand Lugard's military rule.
  • •Identify why Lugard adopted indirect rule.
Week
11

MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY

6h

Unit 5: Factors Responsible for Nationalism in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Explain why elites demanded political freedom.
  • •State the roles of ex-service men.

Unit 6: British Government conquered Tiv Empire in the twentieth century

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 6: Understand the British government's conquest of Tiv.
  • •State the types of education in Tiv land.
Week
12

MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY

3h

Unit 7: Colonialism and Heritage of Multiparty in 1914 – 1951 and Unequal Educational Development in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 7: Understand the heritage of unequal education.
  • •Discuss the development of political parties in Nigeria.
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Work on assignments.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the course, linking missionary activities to colonial policies.

2

Develop comparative charts outlining the different approaches of various Christian denominations.

3

Analyze primary source excerpts from missionaries and colonial administrators to understand their perspectives.

4

Practice essay questions that require critical analysis of the long-term impacts of colonialism on Nigerian society.

5

Form study groups to discuss and debate the complex relationships between religion, politics, and economics in colonial Nigeria.

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