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Finacial Sustainability of Theological Education and Its Implications for Some Theological Institutions in Nigeria
(West Africa Journal of Higher Education. Vol. 2. A Publication of International Council for Higher Education (West Africa), 2021) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
One of the greatest challenges theological seminaries are facing today is funding. Most of these schools were started and are being run by faith. In the past, missionaries who pioneered most of these institutions took responsibilities for funding the school. Now, however, they have either withdrawn or are about to withdraw funding.Foreign donations or gifts continue to decrease . This development has negative implications on theological education. Moreover, it is becoming increasingly difficult to fund theological education today by reason of the recent global economic crisis or meltdown
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Political Leaders as Agents of Peace and Good Governance in Ancient Israel and Its Implications for Nigerian leaders
(Nasara Journal of Humanities. Vol. 9. No. 1& 2. A Publication of Faculty of Atrs, Nasarawa State University, 2020) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
Political Leaders in ancient time were considered as divine appointees. As Ambassadors of YHWH the leaders have been entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order so that peace can reign in the society and nation under their watch. However, some of these rulers failed to fulfill divine mandate by championing idol worship, corruption, oppression, injustice and the likes which eventually led to anarchy, violence and all forms of ungodly practices in the society. The focus of this piece is to examine how King Josiah of Judah maintained law and order in his reign with the view of establishing its relevance in political structures in Nigeria. Historical method was used for this research. It was gathered that the nation of Judah was governed in the fear of God in the time of King Josiah. There was peace, justice and prosperity in the land. The Nigerian nation has been governed by political leaders that lack the fear of God. This is the reason for oppression, corruption, injustice, poverty, terrorism and the likes that have bedeviled our nation today. Political leader in Nigeria are enjoined to rule in the fear of God so that peace and prosperity can be realized.
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Prophetess Christiana Abiodun Emmanuel: A Co-Founder of an Indigenous Church in Nigeria
(Akungba Journal of Religion and African Culture. Vol. 9.No. 1. Dept. of Religion and African Culture, Adekunle Ajasin University, 2021) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
Women like their male counterparts have made significant contributions to the social, political, economic, and religious lives of humans, but in most cases, their efforts are not often recognized or acknowledged or given the needed recognition as done to their male counterparts. A careful study of prophetic personages in ancient Israel revealed that Prophets and Prophetesses were recognized as officers in the prophetic ministry. However, it is observed that the activities of Prophets were documented more than that of the Prophetesses in the Bible. Some consider this as part of discrimination against women. Existing studies on prophetic ministry and church founders in Nigeria give little or no attention to the contributions of women like Prophetess Christiana Abiodun. The thrust of this study is to examine the impacts of Christiana Abiodun on the growth of Christianity, and specifically, African indigenous Churches in Nigeria. The methods used for this study are historical and comparative. Findings show that women were discriminated against in biblical literature and in African society. Throughout the Old Testament, women were active in the religious life of Israel, but generally they were not leaders. Christiana Abiodun Emmanuel co-founded the Cherubim and Seraphim Church with Moses Orimolade. She was a great evangelist and was involved in intense evangelization by giving spiritual joy and assistance to many afflicted home. The church should give greater attention to women’s ministry. This will no doubt make the African women see Christianity as an instrument of liberation and not an instrument to promote male chauvinism.
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The Place of Religion in Political Governance in Ancient Israel and the Nigerian Context
(Journal of Christian Religious Syudies. Vol. 5. No. 4. A Publication of the Dept. of Christian Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, Kaduna State University, 2023) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
Political leaders in ancient Israel were appointed by Yahweh but confirmed and announced by Religious leaders. However, some religious leaders and traditions in Africa frown at the involvement of their adherents in politics. This is based on the view that religious person cannot be a politician. For a long time most adherents of the Christian faith in Nigeria held that Christianity and politics are two parallel lines that cannot meet. Christians who dabbled into Politics were castigated, persecuted and labeled as backsliders, liars, children of the devil and friends of the world. For the fear of being labeled as such many Christians in Nigeria saw Politics as a no go area for them. The thrust of this study is to examine how religion was used in ancient Israel to promote political governance with the view of establishing the relevance of religion in the political space in Nigerian democratic process. Historical method was used. A closer look at the origin and development of ancient Israel revealed that religion and politics were inseparable. Religious leaders in ancient Israel were actively involved in the selection of political leaders. Religious leaders served as king makers, cabinet members, and consultants to political leaders. The primary functions of religion are: to determine the relationship between man and God and to regulate relationships among humans. The paper concludes that Church leaders in Nigeria are to encourage their members to take active part in political process. Christians are to shun corruption or any act that will bring the name of Christ to disrepute.
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Reception of Prophetic Oracles in Ancient Israel and the Nigerian Context
(Phenomenological Approach to Religion and Sprituality. A Publication of IGI Global Publisher of Timely Knowledge, 2021) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
Scholars in biblical studies are divided into camps on the source(s) of prophetic oracles by Prophets in ancient Israel and contemporary Nigerian society. This is because the prophets at one time or the other labeled one another true or false prophets based on the claim that the oracles of some of their colleagues did not come from God. It should be noted that oracles are delivered by prophets in all religions in the world. Biblically speaking, an oracle is a divine message to a person or a group of persons through an appointed person. The thrust of the paper is to investigate the source(s) of prophetic oracles in ancient Israel with the view of establishing its parallel in the prophetic ministry in the contemporary Nigerian society. Historical method was used for the research. It was discovered that prophets in both contexts claimed to have received their oracles from Yahweh. Also, true and false prophets are found in both contexts. Furthermore, prophetic oracles are for a particular audience and are meant to be fulfilled. Other sources of prophetic oracles are Satan, self and circumstances. It is therefore recommended that a prophet be called by God before dabbling into the prophetic ministry. It is crucial that a prophet as God’s mouthpiece receives his oracles from God before delivery.