Christianity and Colonialism in Nigeria
- Arts
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 165 pages
- 20 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 273 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS833, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGIONPage 9
- UNIT 2: THE BACKGROUND OF ISLAMPage 26
- UNIT 3: THE BACKGROUND OF CHRISTIANITYPage 31
- UNIT 4: THE PLAN TO REGENERATE THE CONTINENT OF AFRICAPage 38
- UNIT 5: THE PLANTING OF CHRISTIANITY IN BENIN AND WARRIPage 48
- UNIT 6: CHRISTIANITY AND COLONIAL SOCIETYPage 53
- UNIT 7: THE ROLES OF CONSULS IN SOUTH – EASTERN NIGERIAPage 60
- Unit 1 The arrival of Missionaries in NigeriaPage 71
- UNIT 2: MISSIONARIES AS PATHFINDERS FOR BRITISH COLONY IN YORUBA LANDPage 78
- UNIT 3: THE ROLES OF THE MISSIONARIES AND TRADERS IN NIGER DELTA AREAS BETWEEN 1875 AND 1900.Page 85
- UNIT 4: MISSIONARIES, TRADERS AND CONSULSPage 92
- UNIT 5: THE MISSIONARIES ATTEMPT TO CONVERT IGBO PEOPLE INTO CHRISTIANITY IN 1857Page 98
- UNIT 6 ACTIVITIES OF THE MISSIONARIES IN EAST AND WEST OF THE CROSS RIVER 1900- 1915Page 104
- UNIT 7: RELATIONS BETWEEN THE CROWN COLONY ADMINISTRATION, MISSIONS AND EMIRS IN THE NORTHERN NIGERIAPage 114
- Unit 1 THE FORMATION OF NIGERIA AS A NATIONPage 122
- UNIT 2: PACIFICATION AND PROTECTORATEPage 126
- UNIT 4: LUGARD’S MILITARY RULE IN NORTHERN NIGERIAPage 134
- UNIT 5 FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR NATIONALISM IN NIGERIAPage 139
- UNIT 6: BRITISH GOVERNMENT CONQUERED TIV IN TWENTIETH CENTURYPage 146
- UNIT 7: COLONIALISM, MULTIPARTISM AND HERITAGE OF UNEQUAL EDUCATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA 1914-1951.Page 157
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS833 · UNIT 1 AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION
All the details of the assignments you must submit to your tutor for marking will be found in this file. You must get a passing grade in this course. In the assignment file itself and in the section on assessment within this course grade, additional information will be found. There are 40 assignments in this course.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the religious beliefs of Nigerians before and during colonialism
- Discuss the methods used by Christian missionaries to achieve their aims
- State the roles played by Christian missionaries in the spread of Christianity in Nigeria
- Discuss the development of political parties in Nigeria from 1922 to 1951
- Evaluate the impact of colonialism on contemporary Nigerian society
What it prepares you for
- Historian
- Archivist
- Policy Analyst
- Religious Studies Scholar
- Social Worker
- Education
- Government
- Non-profit
- Research
- Religious Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Unit 4: Missionaries, Traders and Consuls
Understanding the complex interplay between missionaries, traders, and consuls requires careful analysis of their often conflicting agendas and motivations.
- MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY
Unit 4: Lugard's military rule in Northern Nigeria
Analyzing the long-term consequences of Lugard's policies requires critical thinking about their impact on regional disparities and political dynamics.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 69 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE 1 THE THREE MAIN RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA
Unit 1: African Traditional Religion · 3 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 hours
Read Unit 2: Explore the origins and spread of Islam.. Understand the reasons for Lugard's support of Islam in Northern Nigeria..
- Week 2MODULE 1 THE THREE MAIN RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA
Unit 3: The background of Christianity · 3 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 hours
Read Unit 4: Examine Henry Venn's plan to abolish slavery.. Understand the roles of Developers and Preservers in ending slavery..
- Week 3MODULE 1 THE THREE MAIN RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA
Unit 5: The planting of Christianity in Benin and Warri · 3 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 hours
Read Unit 6: Understand the growth of colonial society.. Examine the common interests of government and missions..
- Week 4MODULE 1 THE THREE MAIN RELIGIONS IN NIGERIA
Unit 7: Christian Missions and Crown government in South-eastern Nigeria · 3 hours
Read Unit 7: Examine the roles of consuls in South-eastern Nigeria.. Understand Bishop Tugwell's advice to the consul..
- Week 5MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Unit 1: The arrival of Missionaries in Nigeria · 3 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 hours
Read Unit 2: Understand the double loyalties of Yoruba missionaries.. Examine the roles of missionaries to Yoruba chiefs..
- Week 6MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Unit 3: The Roles of the Chriatian missionaries and traders in the Niger Delta Areas between 1875 and 1900 · 3 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 hours
Read Unit 4: Examine the activities of Hope Waddell in Calabar.. Understand the interests and demands of the chiefs..
- Week 7MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Unit 5: The Christian missionaries attempt to convert Igbo people into Christianity in1857 · 3 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 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 8MODULE 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Unit 7: Relations between the Crown Colony administration, Mission and Emirs in the Northern Nigeria · 3 hours
Read Unit 7: Examine the relations between the Crown Colony, missions, and emirs.. Understand the role of Lord Lugard..
- Week 9MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY
Unit 1: The formation of Nigeria as a Nation · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the beginnings of national building.. Describe the roles of early patriotic Nigerians..
Unit 2: Pacification and Protectorate · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: State the stages of development of Nigeria.. Identify the roles of merchants..
- Week 10MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY
Unit 3: Amalgamation · 3 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 hours
Read Unit 4: Understand Lugard's military rule.. Identify why Lugard adopted indirect rule..
- Week 11MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY
Unit 5: Factors Responsible for Nationalism in Nigeria · 3 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 hours
Read Unit 6: Understand the British government's conquest of Tiv.. State the types of education in Tiv land..
- Week 12MODULE 3 NIGERIA AS A NATIONAL ENTITY
Unit 7: Colonialism and Heritage of Multiparty in 1914 – 1951 and Unequal Educational Development in Nigeria · 3 hours
Read Unit 7: Understand the heritage of unequal education.. Discuss the development of political parties in Nigeria..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events in the course, linking missionary activities to colonial policies.
- Develop comparative charts outlining the different approaches of various Christian denominations.
- Analyze primary source excerpts from missionaries and colonial administrators to understand their perspectives.
- Practice essay questions that require critical analysis of the long-term impacts of colonialism on Nigerian society.
- Form study groups to discuss and debate the complex relationships between religion, politics, and economics in colonial Nigeria.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS833 about?
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.
How many units does CRS833 have?
CRS833, Christianity and Colonialism in Nigeria, has 20 units across 3 modules, over 165 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS833?
CRS833 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Arts.
Is CRS833 hard?
CRS833 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CRS833 take to study?
About 273 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is CRS833 assessed?
CRS833 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with CRS833?
Historian, Archivist, Policy Analyst, Religious Studies Scholar and Social Worker.