New Religious Movement in Africa
- Arts
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 124 pages
- 21 units
This course provides an overview of New Religious Movements in Africa. It explores the reasons for their establishment and growth, examining selected movements in Christianity, African Traditional Religion, and Islam. The course also covers Oriental religious movements, focusing on their beliefs, spread, and impact. Students will gain insights into the contributions of these movements to the modernization of Nigeria and their interactions with society.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 273 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS834, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 THE ROOT CAUSES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS IN AFRICAPage vi
- UNIT 2 THE CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF NIGERIA WORLDWIDEPage 20
- UNIT 3 THE CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM MOVEMENT WORLDWIDEPage 29
- UNIT 4 THE CELESTIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST MOVEMENT WORLDWIDEPage 39
- UNIT 5 YOUNGMEN’S CHRISTIAN MOVEMENTPage 45
- UNIT 6. YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT (ASSOCIATION) (YMCM)Page 48
- UNIT 7: THE SYNAGOGUE CHURCH OF NATIONS MOVEMENTPage 51
- UNIT 1 OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU MOVEMENT OR BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STARPage 50
- UNIT 2: THE HARE KRISHA MOVEMENT AND BAHAIPage 54
- UNIT 3 ECKANKAR RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTSPage 62
- UNIT 4Page 67
- UNIT 5: AHAMADIYYA MUSLIM JAMA’AT MOVEMENT, NIGERIAPage 71
- UNIT 6 ANSAR-UD-DEEN SOCIETY OF NIGERIAPage 75
- UNIT 7 ZUMRATUL ISLAMIYYA MOVEMENT OF NIGRIAPage 77
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS834 · UNIT 1 THE ROOT CAUSES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS IN AFRICA
To complete this course, you are required to read the study units, and reference books that will help you achieve the objectives. Each unit contains Self-Assessment Exercise and Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) for assessment purpose. The course should take you a total of about 21 weeks to complete. Listed below are the major components of the course.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the reasons for the establishment of New Religious Movements in Africa
- Identify the methods used for the spread of these movements
- State the beliefs of selected New Religious Movements
- Enumerate the achievements of New Religious Movements in Nigeria
- Analyze the impact of these movements on Nigerian society
What it prepares you for
- Religious Affairs Analyst
- Cultural Researcher
- Social Worker
- Community Leader
- Theologian
- Religious Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Research Institutes
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Selected Recent New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 5: African Religious Movements
Understanding the complex interplay of traditional beliefs and modern practices requires careful analysis.
- Module 3: Selected Oriental Religious/Islam Movements
Unit 1: Olumba Olumba Obu Movement or Brotherhood of the Cross and Star
The blending of Christian and spiritual concepts requires careful differentiation and critical thinking.
- Module 3: Selected Oriental Religious/Islam Movements
Unit 2: The Hare Krishna Movement and Bahai
The unit requires understanding of the historical and philosophical context of the movement.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Reasons for the Establishment and Growth of selected New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 1: The Root Causes for the Establishment of Religious Movements in Africa · 3 hours
Explore the root causes of schisms and the impact of evangelism.. Analyze leadership issues, doctrines, and practices of Christianity in Africa..
- Week 2Module 1: Reasons for the Establishment and Growth of selected New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 2: The Christ Apostolic Church of Nigeria Worldwide · 3 hours
Explain Apostle Babalola's call and his meeting with Faith Tabernacle members.. Identify Babalola's contributions to Christianity and discuss his persecution..
- Week 3Module 1: Reasons for the Establishment and Growth of selected New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 3: The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Worldwide · 3 hours
Narrate Moses Orimolade's call and identify his contributions to Christianity.. Enumerate Orimolade's mission journeys and discuss his persecution..
- Week 4Module 1: Reasons for the Establishment and Growth of selected New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 4: The Celestial Church of Christ Movement Worldwide · 3 hours
Narrate the story of Oshoffa and discuss the teachings of the Celestial Church.. Describe the trance of Yanga and the mission's doctrines..
- Week 5Module 1: Reasons for the Establishment and Growth of selected New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 5: Young Men's Christian Movement · 3 hours
State when and where the YMCM was founded and its aims.. Discuss the Movement's impact on the less privileged..
- Week 6Module 1: Reasons for the Establishment and Growth of selected New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 6: Young Women's Christian Movement (Association) (YMCM) · 3 hours
Identify the roles of the Young Women's Christian Movement.. Explain the Movement's contributions to the Christendom..
- Week 7Module 1: Reasons for the Establishment and Growth of selected New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 7: The Synagogue Church of Nations Movement · 3 hours
State the teachings of the Synagogue Church of All Nations.. State the roles of the Movement in member nations and the roles of the Five Wise Men..
- Week 8Module 2: Selected Recent New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 1: Winners Chapel Movement · 3 hours
Explain Oyedepo's call by God and trace the role of his mother.. Discuss the history and establishment of Winners Chapel Movement..
- Week 9Module 2: Selected Recent New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 2: The Redeemed Christian Church of God Movement · 3 hours
State how the Redeemed Christian Church Movement was established.. Discuss the mission and beliefs of the Movement..
- Week 10Module 2: Selected Recent New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 3: Mountain of Fire Miracle Ministries Movement · 3 hours
Explain Dr. Olukoya's commitment to the Mountain of Fire Miracle Ministry.. Discuss the beliefs and mission of the Movement..
- Week 11Module 2: Selected Recent New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 4: Secret Societies · 3 hours
State the importance of secret societies in Nigeria.. Identify the roles of the Egungun group..
- Week 12Module 2: Selected Recent New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 5: African Religious Movements · 3 hours
Explain the origin of Ifa and analyze its roles to mankind.. Discuss the roles of Ogun, Esu, and Songo..
- Week 13Module 2: Selected Recent New Religious Movements in Africa
Unit 6: Izãlah Movement · 3 hours
Narrate the origin of the Izalah Movement and identify its contributions.. State the objectives and methods used by the Movement..
Unit 7: Tijaniyyah Movement · 3 hours
Define the Tijaniyyah Movement and identify its source.. Account for the spread of Tijaniyyah in Nigeria..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events in the establishment of each movement (Units 1-7 in each module)
- Compare and contrast the core beliefs and practices of Christian, ATR, and Islamic movements (Modules 1-3)
- Develop case studies analyzing the socio-cultural impact of specific movements (all modules)
- Practice essay questions on the role of leadership in the growth of religious movements (Units 2, 3, 5 in each module)
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) for key concepts and arguments (all units)
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS834 about?
This course provides an overview of New Religious Movements in Africa. It explores the reasons for their establishment and growth, examining selected movements in Christianity, African Traditional Religion, and Islam. The course also covers Oriental religious movements, focusing on their beliefs, spread, and impact. Students will gain insights into the contributions of these movements to the modernization of Nigeria and their interactions with society.
How many units does CRS834 have?
CRS834, New Religious Movement in Africa, has 21 units across 3 modules, over 124 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS834?
CRS834 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Arts.
Is CRS834 hard?
CRS834 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CRS834 take to study?
About 273 hours of study, spread across its 21 units.
How is CRS834 assessed?
CRS834 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with CRS834?
Religious Affairs Analyst, Cultural Researcher, Social Worker, Community Leader and Theologian.