dc.contributor.author | Gellar, Sheldon | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2009-07-31T15:13:41Z | |
dc.date.available | 2009-07-31T15:13:41Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2007 | en_US |
dc.date.submitted | 2007-06-07 | en_US |
dc.date.submitted | 2007-06-07 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10535/4171 | |
dc.description.abstract | "Three major religions prevail on the African continent today: African Traditional Religion(s), Islam, and Christianity. Rather than looking at these religions as homogeneous, exclusive, and self-contained systems and world views, this paper focuses on the heterogeneity and pluralism contained within these religions (Brenner, 2000, 144) and their potential for promoting or inhibiting the development of a democratic culture in Africa. It also looks at the evolution of political and religious institutions and ideational frameworks from the colonial period up to the end of the twentieth century." | en_US |
dc.subject | Islam | en_US |
dc.subject | Christianity | en_US |
dc.subject | indigenous institutions | en_US |
dc.subject | democratization | en_US |
dc.title | Varieties of Religious Doctrines and Institutions in Africa and Their Impact on Democratization Processes | en_US |
dc.type | Working Paper | en_US |
dc.coverage.region | Africa | en_US |
dc.subject.sector | Social Organization | en_US |
dc.submitter.email | efcastle@indiana.edu | en_US |
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