Publication: Faith-Inspired Education in Ghana : A Historical Case Example

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Date
2014-06-10
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1557-0274
Published
2014-06-10
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Olivier, Jill
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In order to understand the current role of faith-inspired schools (FISs) in Africa and some of the debates about the magnitude of the services they provide, it is useful to consider their presence in a historical perspective. Faith-inspired schools have a long and distinguished tradition in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this article is to sketch that history using the case of Ghana, a country where FISs date back to early Islamic schools and, as of the 16th century, to Christian missionary activities.
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