AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEMS OF INTERDENOMINATIONAL MARRIAGES AMONG MEMBERS OF ORTHODOX CHURCHES IN KADUNA STATE
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEMS OF INTERDENOMINATIONAL MARRIAGES AMONG MEMBERS OF ORTHODOX CHURCHES IN KADUNA STATE
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2010-06
Authors
ADAMU, ISAAC LUKA.
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Abstract
This study is an investigation into The problems of interdenominational marriages
among members of orthodox churches in Kaduna State'. This study was occasioned by the
increase of divorce and other related vices in marriage due to interdenominational unions
among couples of orthodox churches in Kaduna State. A survey of the institution of
marriage from the Biblical period to its practice among Christians today constitutes the
background to this study. The prevalent cases of divorce among couples in
interdenominational marriages constitute the problem of the study. Five objectives aimed
at identifying the problems associated with interdenominational marriages were stated.
Five questions were asked in line with the objectives of the study. Following the research
questions, five null hypotheses were stated to free the study from preconceived results. A
total number of 1080 copies of the questionnaire were administered to Christians in
orthodox churches in nine local government areas covered by the study. Eight hundred
and fifty (850) copies of the questionnaire were returned out of which seven hundred and
fifty (750) were found useful for the study. The data collected with the questionnaire were
analyzed with means, percentages, frequencies and two-tailed t-test statistics. The result of
the study was presented in tables. The demographic variables of the questionnaire were
analyzed with frequency and percentage statistics, while the hypotheses were tested with
means, standard deviations, one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and two-tailed t-test
statistics. The conclusion from the study showed that interdenominational marriages often
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have problems that could lead to the separation of the partners. Also, recommendations
that suggest strict adherents to Biblical teaching, maintenance of marriage harmony,
respect for the institution of marriage as ordained by God and a consideration of the
problems associated with interdenominational marriages before going into it were made as
solutions to the problem.
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A THESIS SUBMITED TO POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, AHMADU
BELLO UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD
OF MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE (CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS
STUDIES).
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,
ZARIA.
Keywords
INVESTIGATION,, THE PROBLEMS OF INTERDENOMINATIONAL MARRIAGES,, MEMBERS OF ORTHODOX CHURCHES, KADUNA STATE