Understanding the Biblical Concept of Marriage as a Remedy for the Rampant Break-Down of Christian Marriage in Contemporary Nigerian Society

Master's Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject Theology - Biblical Theology, grade: B+, , course: BIBLICAL STUDIES- OLD TESTAMENT, language: English, abstract: This Research work focuses on understanding the biblical concept of marriage as a remedy for the rampant break-down of Christian marriage in contemporary Nigerian society. The study explores the concept and practice of marriage in the Israelite and Nigerian context, and the contemporary experience of marriage. On one hand, this identifies the forms of marriage, the causes and effects of marriage break-down in the society. On the other hand, the study explored and reveals the divine intention for instituting marriage. This gives the understanding of the biblical concept of marriage as instituted by God and how it should be practice by Christians, as a remedy to the rampant break-down of marriage in the contemporary Nigerian society. The summary, conclusion and recommendations drawn in a chapter of the study carefully gave various ways by which the church and every Nigerian Christian can promote the standards of the bible, especially concerning marriage in the Nigerian society.

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