Examination and Evaluation of the Concept of Health and Wholeness in African Traditional Religion

Projektarbeit , 2020 , 53 Seiten , Note: 4

Theologie - Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft

There have been several misconceptions and misinterpretations about African traditional medicine and African concept of health, wholeness and diseases. So many Western scholars and some ignorant Africans opined that traditional medicine is fetishism and that Africans do not have proper understanding of the concept of health and wholeness. This misconception, abuse and derogatory attitudes even from some notable Africans towards alternative medicine, as well as the all need of integrating both the alternative and orthodox medicine to bring about total wholeness, serves as the research problem.

This study seeks to correct these misconceptions and also to bring to limelight Africans’ proper view on health and
wholeness. Its study argued that the bio-psycho-socio-ecological model of health and wholeness is fundamental to the African Traditional Religion and Medicine. This model brings together the different aspects of human life and treats the human person as an integral and harmonious whole in perpetual relationship with the sacred, the human community and the environment.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
  • GENERAL INTRODUCTION.
  • 1.1. Background to the Study...
  • 1.2. Statement of the Problem
  • 1.3. Aim and Objective of the Study
  • 1.4. Scope and Limitations of the Study.
  • 1.5. Research Methodology.
  • 1.6. Significance of the Study.
  • 1.7. Organization of the Study
  • 1.8. Definition of Terms
• CHAPTER TWO
  • REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
  • 2.1. African Traditional Religion..........\n
  • 2.2. The Concept of Heath
  • 2.3. Heath and Wholeness in African Traditional Society...\n
• CHAPTER THREE
  • 3.1. African Traditional Medicine in Nigeria.....
  • 3.2. Types of Traditional Healer.
  • 3.3. Method of Traditional Healing....
  • 3.4. Some Diseases and their Traditional Herbal Cure
• CHAPTER FOUR
  • 4.1. African Traditional Religion and Medicine and the Question of Health and Wholeness in Modern Time
  • 4.2. Contribution of Traditional Health care Service
  • 4.3. Challenge facing Traditional Medicine
  • 4.4. Ways to Curbing Challenges Confronting African Traditional Medicine
• CHAPTER FIVE
  • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION.
  • 5.1. Summary.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study examines and evaluates the concept of health and wholeness in African Traditional Religion, delving into the cultural and historical context of these concepts. The research seeks to rectify misconceptions surrounding traditional medicine and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the African perspective on health and wholeness.

• The African worldview and its impact on the understanding of health and wholeness
• The historical evolution of African Traditional Medicine
• The concept of health and wholeness within the context of African Traditional Religion
• The role of African Traditional Medicine in modern society
• The challenges and contributions of African Traditional Medicine

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: General Introduction This chapter sets the foundation for the study by introducing the concept of health and wholeness, exploring its cultural significance and providing a background on African traditional beliefs and practices. It also outlines the study's aim, objectives, scope, methodology, and significance.
• Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature This chapter examines existing literature on African Traditional Religion, the concept of health, and the relationship between health and wholeness in African traditional societies. It provides a comprehensive overview of relevant theories and concepts.
• Chapter Three: African Traditional Medicine in Nigeria This chapter focuses on the practice of African Traditional Medicine in Nigeria, discussing different types of traditional healers, their methods, and the use of herbal remedies in treating various diseases. It offers insights into the diverse range of traditional healing practices within the region.
• Chapter Four: African Traditional Religion and Medicine and the Question of Health and Wholeness in Modern Time This chapter explores the relevance of African Traditional Religion and Medicine in contemporary society. It examines the contributions of traditional health care services, the challenges faced by traditional medicine, and potential solutions to address these challenges. It provides a discussion on the integration of traditional and modern medical practices.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on key terms and concepts such as African Traditional Religion, health and wholeness, traditional medicine, cultural context, holistic healing, bio-psycho-socio-ecological model, and the integration of traditional and modern medical practices. The study utilizes a qualitative research methodology, drawing from both primary and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between culture, religion, and health in the African context.

• Note: 4
• Autor: John Ebune (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
• Seiten: 53
• Katalognummer: V1157907
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346554048
• ISBN (Buch): 9783346554055
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: examination, evaluation, concept, health, wholeness, african, traditional, religion