Abstract
This ongoing study examines the teachings of the Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI) in 2024, the training arm of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, one of Nigeria’s most prominent Pentecostal churches. The paper begins by providing the historical and philosophical context of WOFBI, followed by an analysis of its three core courses: the Basic Certificate Course (BCC), Leadership Certificate Course (LCC), and Leadership Diploma Course (LDC). Data is derived from online document analysis through the WOFBI Durumi II Campus’ offical website, exploring key themes in the curriculum. Additionally, 30 purposively selected YouTube videos from a playlist of 90 WOFBEC 2024 videos are analyzed to gain insights into the teachings delivered during WOFBI 2024. The study explores how the religious curriculum and pedagogies influence the lifeworld practices and religious identity of WOFBI’s followers. Through this qualitative case study approach, the paper discusses the broader transformation of Pentecostal religion in Nigeria and the new definitions of faith it presents. By combining document and video analysis, this research seeks to provide a deeper understanding of how religious education shapes the beliefs, worldview, and practices of Pentecostal Christians, contributing to the evolving landscape of faith in the Nigerian context.
Presenters
Aretha Oluwakemi AsakitikpiStudent, Doctor of Education in Educational Research, Werklund School of Education, Alberta, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Religious Community and Socialization
KEYWORDS
Religious education Pentecostal identity WOFBI 2024 Nigeria
