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SREL 362-Religion and Leadership

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Examination of various forms of traditional leadership forms (e.g., Chieftaincy, Priesthhood, Asafo Leadership, Female chiefs and leaders, new forms of traditional Leadership such as the “chiefs of Development”, etc). The impact of social change and modernity on these forms of leadership. The impact of Islam and Christianity on traditional forms of leadership. The impact of the religious aspects of traditional leadership on modern types of leadership in Ghana. The responses of traditional leadership forms to the challenges of modernity and non-indigenous religions like Islam and Christianity; adaptations and the future of traditional leadership.