African and Western Concepts of Spirituality and the Transcendence of God: A Case Study of Sub-Sahara African Christians in Finland
| dc.contributor.author | Banyanga Jean Nubaha | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-13T12:27:26Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-11-29 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: Through evangelism and missionary activities, Western Christian spirituality influences the lives of many people, both individually and collectively, and in many cultures around the world including the Sub-Sahara African region. This article aims to examine spirituality and the various ways in which to recognize it from the perspectives of both Sub-Sahara African and Western concepts. It also examines the secularization of Finnish churches and how this shapes the spirituality of Christians originating from Sub-Saharan Africa living in Finland. Methodology: The argument is presented through an analysis of existing literature and documents on the matter. Findings: The findings show that secularization had negative consequence to many churches in the Western countries. Consequently, Sub-Sahara African Christians are setting up their own ecclesiastic congregations in many cities of Finland. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: It is therefore important for individuals to belong to groups where the numbers share visible characteristics, values, and convictions. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2789-3898 (Online) | |
| dc.identifier.other | https://doi.org/10.47941/ijcrs.1535 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://indexedjournals.org/handle/123456789/555 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | CARI Journals | |
| dc.subject | African | |
| dc.subject | African concepts | |
| dc.subject | Western concepts | |
| dc.subject | spirituality | |
| dc.subject | transcendence of God | |
| dc.subject | and Christians. | |
| dc.title | African and Western Concepts of Spirituality and the Transcendence of God: A Case Study of Sub-Sahara African Christians in Finland | |
| dc.type | Article |
