The Impact of Boko Haram on Church and Society in Nigeria

Essay from the year 2015 in the subject Theology - Practical Theology, grade: B+, , language: English, abstract: The activities of the Boko Haram sects in Nigeria have negatively affected the Nigerian society. The socio-economic, political and religious aspects of the Nigerian society have a lot due to the activities of the Boko Haram sects especially in the northern parts of Nigeria. The Bishop of Kaduna Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, observed that violence and insurgency has destroyed the economic, social and religious lives of the people of Kaduna State. This can also be said of all the Boko Haram stricken states in northern Nigeria. He pointed out that 'The entire North-east of the country, Jos and Kano are almost completely isolated economically, socially and politically...' This essay outlines and discusses some of the impacts of the Boko Haram sects on both the Church and the society in Nigeria.

BIOGRAPHY Personal Data Name- Longji Ayuba Dachal Date of Birth-11th November, 1987 Sex- Male State of Origin- Plateau State, Nigeria. Local Government Area- Pankshin Qualifications Schools Attended 1.Demonstration Primary School (C.O.E, Akwanga, Nassarawa State, Nigeria)1990-1997 2.College Staff Children School (C.O.E, Gindiri, Plateau State, Nigeria) 1998-1999 3.COCIN Comprehensive College, Gindiri, Plateau State, Nigeria 1999-2005 4.Jos ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 2006-2009 5.Jos ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 2010-2013 6.Institute of Education, A.B.U, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria 2016 Academic Certificates Obtained 1.First School Leaving Certificate1999 2.O' Level (WAEC, NECO) 2005 3.B.A in Theology (Pastoral Studies)2009 4.M.A in Theology (Biblical Studies-Old Testament)2013 5.Professional Diploma in Education2017