Greener Journal of Social Sciences
Vol. 14(2), pp. 166-174, 2024
ISSN: 2276-7800
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15580/gjss.2024.2.102024135
The Role of Christian Education in Shaping
Political Stability and Economic Growth in
Developing Countries
John Philip Sele; Mark B. Mukundi
Africa International University, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Article No.: 102024135
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DOI: 10.15580/gjss.2024.2.102024135
With an emphasis on African nations like Nigeria and Kenya, this article
examines the important role that Christian education plays in
promoting political stability and economic progress in emerging
nations. Christian education has a strong emphasis on moral growth,
social responsibility, and ethical leadership, all of which are essential
for both economic advancement and sustainable government.
Christian values are ingrained, which helps to develop law-abiding
citizens and forward-thinking leaders capable of taking on issues like
inequality, bad governance, and corruption. The article makes the case
that educational institutions may produce people who can advance
economic growth, justice, and peace by using a curriculum based on
Christian principles. It also talks about how Christian education may
improve accountability, foster inclusive growth, and change political
institutions. The paper offers a framework for comprehending how
education influenced by faith may be a catalyst for favorable political
and economic results in developing environments by relying on
religious viewpoints and development theories.
Accepted: 20/10/2024
Published: 24/10/2024
*Corresponding Author
John Philip Sele
E-mail: seleswop@gmail.com;
markmukundi05@gmail.com
Keywords: Christian education,
political stability, economic growth,
moral development, ethical leadership,
Nigeria, Kenya, developing countries,
governance, development