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Chapter Eight - Religious Education and Peace Education in Northern Nigeria: A Synergistic Approach for Socio-Religious Harmony and National Security
Usman Al-amin
Affiliation: Department of History, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Keywords: Northern Nigeria, Religious Education, Peace Education, Interfaith Conflict, Social Cohesion
Categories: News and Views, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
DOI: 10.17160/josha.11.5.974
Languages: English
This final Chapter provides an overview of the critical interplay between religious education and peace education in Northern Nigeria, a region marked by its diverse religious landscape and recurring interfaith conflicts. Al-amin argues that integrating peace education into religious curricula and community programs can play a pivotal role in mitigating religious-based conflicts in Northern Nigeria. He highlights the importance of inclusive, non-biased education that respects the plurality of beliefs and promotes peaceful coexistence. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in implementing such an approach, including the engagement of religious leaders, educational institutions, and civil society organizations.