The growth of Islamic learning in northern Ghana and its interaction with Western secular education

This paper examines the growth of Islamic learning in northern Ghana and its interaction with western secular education. It argues that colonial policies and practice had far-reaching implications for Islamic learning, stifling attempts at growth, and suggests that the contemporary situation with re...

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Autore principale: Iddrisu, Abdulai (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Codesria 2005
In: Africa development
Anno: 2005, Volume: 30, Fascicolo: 1-2, Pagine: 53-67
Altre parole chiave:B Formazione scolastica
B Musulmano
B Scuola
B Islam
B Contatto culturale
B Obiettivo educativo
B Scuola coranica
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Riepilogo:This paper examines the growth of Islamic learning in northern Ghana and its interaction with western secular education. It argues that colonial policies and practice had far-reaching implications for Islamic learning, stifling attempts at growth, and suggests that the contemporary situation with regard to Islamic learning in Ghana cannot be properly understood without an appreciation of the historical forces that have helped fashion this system of learning. It concludes that there is need for a meaningful and sustainable interaction between Islamic and Western secular education, especially in the era of decentralisation and increased demand for new competence at local levels. (Afr Dev/DÜI)
ISSN:0850-3907
Comprende:In: Africa development