International Journal of Philosophy and Theology September 2014, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 193-205 ISSN: 2333-5750 (Print), 2333-5769 (Online) Copyright © The Author(s). 2014. All Rights Reserved. Published by American Research Institute for Policy Development DOI: 10.15640/ijpt.v2n3a13 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.15640/ijpt.v2n3a13 Biblical Perspectives on Albert Bandura Theory of Observational Learning Adeoye, Ayodele, Olusegun 1 ; Ojewole, Afolarin Olutunde 2 & Babalola, James Adeyemi Oluwatoyin 3 Abstract The social theories about behavioral modification, social learning, modeling, mentoring, and such like have been of great interest to both physical and social scientist over the ages. Albert Bandura built on existing theories with his groundbreaking theory of observational learning. His theory suggests the existence of four cognitive-mediational sub-processes comprising of attention, retention, motor reproduction, and the incentive-motivational reinforcement. Bandura posits that an individual can observe a model, covertly learn the new behavior, and decide whether or not to exhibit the behavior depending on the consequences associated with that behavior (Bandura, 1974). This theory needs to be further examined to elucidate its biblical perspectives. This is the focus of this paper. The Christian Scriptures suggest Bandura’s theory’s relevance in the area of children observational learning, adult observational learning, and observational learning from nature and the law. Introduction Professor Albert Bandura was Canadian Clinical Psychologist who became the President of the American Psychological Association. He was an advocate of social learning, being much influenced by the botanists. He agreed with Skinner that behavior, either good or bad, is learnt (Haggblom, 2002). 1 PhD, Department of Student Support Service, Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State. P.M.B. 21214, Ikeja, Lagos. Nigeria. E mail: evangadeoye2002@ gmail.com 2 PhD, Department of Religious Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State. P.M.B. 21214, Ikeja, Lagos. Nigeria. E mail: aojewole@ msn.com 3 Department of Religious Studies, Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State, P.M.B. 21214, Ikeja, Lagos. Nigeria.