Ushe Mike Ushe
Religious Studies (African Traditional Religion) African Traditional Religion Religion, Theology, and Education Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education Religious education General Social Sciences Religious studies

Bio

Ushe Mike Ushe, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Christian Theology at the School of Arts and Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria. He holds multiple degrees including a Ph.D. in Religious Studies (African Traditional Religion). His research focuses on the intersection of Christian religious education and traditional customs, particularly among the Tiv people of Central Nigeria, as exemplified in his work on the effect of Christian religious education on traditional marriage customs. Dr. Ushe has contributed to the academic community through international and national publications and serves as a peer reviewer. He is dedicated to advancing scholarship in African traditional religion and Christian theology.

Educational Journey

National Open University of Nigeria

Dip, B.A, B.Th, PGDE, M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D, Senior Lecturer • Religious Studies (African Traditional Religion)

Experience

HOD

0 - 0 • Department of Christian Theology

Research

The Effect of Christian Religious Education on Traditional Marriage Customs among the Tiv, Central Nigeria

Article June 19, 2015

Marriage over the years has served as the institution of social value and a symbol of maturity in the society. This was the case up to the eve of the coming of Christianity and western education. The situation however, changed after Christianity and western education took firm roots on African soil, leading to the erosion of Tiv traditional marriage in contemporary times. The introduction of monogamy (western form of marriage) has infiltrated Tiv traditional system of marriage to the extent that it now finds expression through elements proper to Tiv culture, transforming or remaking it to bring about a “new creation.” This paper sets out to examine the effect of Christian religious education on traditional marriage customs among the Tiv, North central Nigeria. The paper utilized qualitative approach which makes use of secondary sources and participant observation in collection and presentation of data. The paper observed that Tiv traditional marriage has experienced an infusion into Christianity due to the advent of western civilization in Nigeria. The paper recommends among others, that an infusion of Tiv traditional marriage into Christianity should be made to contextualize those practices that are not in line with the Christian oriented practices.