Use of Social Media for Sustainable Peace by Church Pastors of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, 2010-2020

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter One: Introduction
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Objectives of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Scope of the Study
• 1.6 Significance of the Study
• 1.7 Limitations of the Study
• 1.8 Definition of Key Terms
• Chapter Two: Literature Review
• 2.1 The Concept of Peace
• 2.2 The Concept of Sustainable Peace
• 2.3 The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding
• 2.4 The Role of the Church in Peacebuilding
• 2.5 Social Media as a Tool for Peacebuilding
• 2.6 Social Media in Nigeria: A Contextual Framework
• 2.7 The Nigerian Baptist Convention: A Historical Perspective
• Chapter Three: Research Methodology
• 3.1 Research Design
• 3.2 Population of the Study
• 3.3 Sample and Sampling Technique
• 3.4 Research Instruments
• 3.5 Data Collection Procedures
• 3.6 Data Analysis Techniques
• Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
• 4.1 Profile of the Respondents
• 4.2 Use of Social Media by Church Pastors
• 4.3 The Role of Social Media in Peacebuilding by Church Pastors
• 4.4 Challenges to the Use of Social Media for Peacebuilding
• 4.5 Strategies for Promoting Sustainable Peace through Social Media
• Chapter Five: Summary of Findings, Discussion, Recommendations and Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis investigates the use of social media by church pastors of the Nigerian Baptist Convention between 2010 and 2020 to promote sustainable peace. It examines the role of social media in peacebuilding within the context of the Nigerian Baptist Convention and explores the challenges and strategies associated with its effective utilization.

• The role of social media in peacebuilding in Nigeria.
• The use of social media by church pastors of the Nigerian Baptist Convention for peacebuilding.
• The challenges faced by church pastors in using social media for peacebuilding.
• The strategies employed by church pastors to promote sustainable peace through social media.
• The impact of social media on peacebuilding within the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the research topic and provides context for the study. It outlines the research problem, objectives, scope, significance, limitations, and defines key terms. Chapter two presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on the concept of peace, sustainable peace, the role of religion and the church in peacebuilding, the use of social media for peacebuilding, and a contextual overview of social media in Nigeria and the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

Chapter three details the research methodology employed, including the research design, population, sample, sampling technique, research instruments, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques. Chapter four presents and analyzes the collected data, focusing on the profile of the respondents, their use of social media, the role of social media in peacebuilding, challenges faced, and strategies for promoting sustainable peace.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Social media, sustainable peace, church pastors, Nigerian Baptist Convention, peacebuilding, conflict transformation, interreligious dialogue, digital communication, online activism, religious leadership, Nigeria.