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    Critical Review of the Interplay between the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Religion
    (The International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities (INJOCORH), 2023) Dotun ADEBOYE; biodun Olalekan OWOADE; Adebayo Ola AFOLARANMI, PhD
    The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) or Industry 4.0 is rapidly changing technology, industries, and societal patterns and processes in the 21st century. Religion is not exempted from this transformation. This is due to the increase in interconnectivity and smart automation. The Fourth Industrial Revolution? How does the Fourth Industrial Revolution affect religion? How and when did it emerge? Does religiosity matter in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution? How are religious leaders, religious organizations, and religious adherents responding to this change? What are the roles of religious leaders, religious organizations, and religious adherents in the transformation? What are the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the practice of religion? The aim of this study is to attempt to answer these questions by critically reviewing some recent literature on the interplay between the Fourth Industrial Revolution and religion. The study concludes with some recommendations to religious leaders, religious organizations, and religious adherents on how to practice religion in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and preparation for future industrial revolutions. Keywords: The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Religion, Religiosity, Religious Leaders, Religious Organizations, Technology, Social Change
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    Implications of Jesus Christ’s Political Concepts in Matthew 22:15-22 on Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA)
    (The International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities (INJOCORH), 2023) Emmanuel O. MALOMO, DMin; Adebayo Ola AFOLARANMI, PhD
    Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) as a faith-based organization has frowned at its members, especially its employees to take an active part in politics, which itself is a science and an art of governance. However, the concept of Jesus Christ on politics as shown in Matthew 22:15-22 stands against this organization’s stance. This paper aims at reconsidering this concept in Matthew 22:15-22 and its implication on the organization. The paper reviews the general biblical concept of politics with a brief exegetical analysis of Matthew 22:15-22. A brief history of the organization is given and some indications from the organization’s constitution in relation to members of the organization’s participation in politics are enumerated. The paper concludes with the implication of the concept of Jesus Christ on politics for the organization and recommends, among others, that the organization should encourage its members and employees to be actively involved in partisan politics through the amendment of the organization’s constitution. Keywords: ECWA Constitution, Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Faith-based Organization, Partisan Politics, Christ’s Political Concept
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    The Relevance of the Nigerian Church through its Responsibility to the Society and Community Development
    (International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities, 2024) Olusegun James ADIGUN; Adebayo Ola AFOLARANMI, PhD
    The relevance of the Church to society and community cannot be underestimated if the Church wants to fulfil Christ’s mandate of great commission and be obedience to the instruction of Christ as stated in Matthew 5:16. More so, society and community where church located may sometimes face with diverse challenges and hardship such as poor social amenities, poverty, social and moral deviant, several health challenges that will require the church to show good work. The Nigerian church plays a vital role in promoting development through its various responsibilities: This development including spiritual growth and empowerment, support for community infrastructure (e.g., healthcare, education), community engagement and outreach, investment in community development projects, participation in community development initiatives, engagement with local authorities and stakeholders among others. Therefore, this paper aimed to look at the relevance of the church, as a faith-based organisation to the development of society where the church is located and operates in Nigeria. Also, this paper examined how the church can be relevant in the society and ensure there is development in such society where the church is located. The paper adopted a systematic literature review and a historical analysis. The paper reveals that Nigeria churches has make significant contribution to social responsibility, there is room for improvement, particularly in address systematic issues and promoting sustainable development within the Nigeria society. The paper concluded that the church adopting and embarking in social responsibility will be of great advantage in fulfilling the great commission. This paper, therefore, recommended that the church should make conscious effort to be actively involved more in social responsibility which can have direct impact to the immediate society in which the church operate and this will result to expected growth of the church and expansion of the kingdom of God. Keywords: Church, Community, Social Responsibility, Society, Society & Community Development
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    The Relevance of the Nigerian Church through its Responsibility to the Society and Community Development
    (International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities, 2024) Olusegun James ADIGUN; Adebayo Ola AFOLARANMI, PhD
    The relevance of the Church to society and community cannot be underestimated if the Church wants to fulfil Christ’s mandate of great commission and be obedience to the instruction of Christ as stated in Matthew 5:16. More so, society and community where church located may sometimes face with diverse challenges and hardship such as poor social amenities, poverty, social and moral deviant, several health challenges that will require the church to show good work. The Nigerian church plays a vital role in promoting development through its various responsibilities: This development including spiritual growth and empowerment, support for community infrastructure (e.g., healthcare, education), community engagement and outreach, investment in community development projects, participation in community development initiatives, engagement with local authorities and stakeholders among others. Therefore, this paper aimed to look at the relevance of the church, as a faith-based organisation to the development of society where the church is located and operates in Nigeria. Also, this paper examined how the church can be relevant in the society and ensure there is development in such society where the church is located. The paper adopted a systematic literature review and a historical analysis. The paper reveals that Nigeria churches has make significant contribution to social responsibility, there is room for improvement, particularly in address systematic issues and promoting sustainable development within the Nigeria society. The paper concluded that the church adopting and embarking in social responsibility will be of great advantage in fulfilling the great commission. This paper, therefore, recommended that the church should make conscious effort to be actively involved more in social responsibility which can have direct impact to the immediate society in which the church operate and this will result to expected growth of the church and expansion of the kingdom of God. Keywords: Church, Community, Social Responsibility, Society, Society & Community Development
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    Training and Education of Pastoral Care and Counselling Professionals in Africa
    (International Journal of Contemporary Research in Humanities, 2024) Donald A. ODELEYE, PhD; Adebayo Ola AFOLARANMI, PhD; Samson Obaloluwa OJO
    Pastoral Care and Counselling in Africa have a rich history, blending indigenous healing traditions with Christian missionary influences. The demand for professional pastoral care has grown due to rising mental health challenges, socio-economic crises, and public health emergencies such as HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. However, the training and education of pastoral care professionals in Africa face critical challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of qualified faculty, and curricula that often lack cultural relevance. This paper adopts a qualitative research approach, primarily utilizing library-based research and secondary data analysis to examine the current state of pastoral counselling training in Africa. Drawing on Cultural Competency Theory, the study highlights the need for culturally sensitive and leadership-driven training models that integrate African worldviews with modern counselling approaches. The major findings indicate that existing training programs often rely heavily on Western counselling models, which may not fully address the cultural and spiritual contexts of African communities. Additionally, there is a lack of structured mentorship and supervision, which hampers the professional development of trainees. The paper recommends strengthening academic institutions, developing culturally relevant curricula, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and establishing professional standards to address these challenges. Implementing these recommendations will enhance the quality of pastoral care training in Africa, resulting in a more skilled and culturally competent workforce capable of addressing the holistic needs of African populations. Keywords: Cultural Competency, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Indigenous Healing Practices, Professional Development, Mental Health