![]() ![]() ![]() The result of the investigation proved that among the three models of interaction between faith and reason, the harmony model ranks best and that the Roman Catholic Church employs it in its teachings on faith and morals and doctrinal practices. The method of investigation was the Historical and Exploratory methods. The investigation aimed at clarifying the terms, 'faith' and 'reason', and tracing the history of the development of thought in faith and reason, critically examining their relationship and highlighting strategies by which the Christian faith could continue to witness to the truth. This investigation was prompted by the notion that the relationship between faith and reason is a serious issue in Christianity and in the Roman Catholic Church and that the presence of superstitious belief, fundamentalism, conservatism and fanaticism in Christianity in general is as a result of the conflict between faith and reason. This thesis investigated the relationship between faith and reason in the Roman Catholic Church. Andrew Asu Takwan, Elder Gabriel Chidiebere Otamba, the Cameraman Brother Charles Abang alias Doctor A and my only sister, Evang. I will not forget the efforts of Pastor Chris Bisong, Pastor RealJohn Owan, Pastor John Orok, Evang. ![]() Many thanks to my Typist, Gladys Akama for excellent job. (Mrs.) Helen Effiong Efiom, Princess Harmony and Prince Excellence for their patience during the time I spent researching into this work. Let me acknowledge the love of my wife and my wonderful children Rev. I owe immense gratitude to His Grace Archbishop Archibong Esemin Archibong, my indefatigable father in the Lord, whose grace and mentorship have driven me far to achieve great exploit in the ministry. Porter, Arizona, Florida, USA, with whom I learnt fortitude, sacrifice and missionary advocacy among jungle converts. I also express my unreserved gratitude to Late Rev. I am greatly indebted to Late Bishop & Lady Bassey Efiom, D.D, the Jungle Missionaries, my motivators, mentors, disciplinarians and faith activators who showed me the pathway to salvation. My profound gratitude goes to God Almighty who has given me strength and showered me with mercies all through the course of this research work. Be strong and be courageous for our Master comes with his reward in his hands, with a crown that shall never fade. Lastly, to every Christian all over the world suffering persecution and inhumane treatment for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thirdly, to the cherished memory of my late father: Bishop Bassey Efiom, D.D whose life and works in the vineyard of God motivated me to give my life to Christ and rise to uphold his enviable legacies as presently the Senior Pastor of THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF NIGERIA INC. Today we are parents to two lovely and wonderful children, Princess Harmony and Prince Excellence. Secondly, to my wife, my special rib bone for encouraging me in the work of God and standing by me in our seventeen and half years of believing God for the fruit of the womb. This work is dedicated firstly to God Almighty my inspiration. Efiom meets the regulations governing the award of the degree of Doctor of Arts of the Yeshua International University / Seminary, England, United Kingdom and is approved for its contribution to knowledge and literary presentation. This thesis entitled ‘The Relationship between Faith and Reason in the Roman Catholic Church and the Socio-Economic Implications of Ethno-Religious Crisis in Jos, Plateau State’ by Effiong B. All sources of information are specifically acknowledged using references. It has not been presented in any previous application for a higher degree. I hereby declare that this thesis entitled ‘The Relationship between Faith and Reason in the Roman Catholic Church and the Socio-Economic Implications of Ethno-Religious Crisis in Jos, Plateau State’ has been written by me and that it is the record of my own research work. GRADUATE SCHOOL, YESHUA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY/SEMINARY, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN DIVINITY/MISSIOLOGY THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAITH AND REASON IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CRISIS IN JOS, PLATEAU STATEĪ THESIS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DIVINITY/MISSIOLOGY ![]()
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