Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): LASU Journal of Religions & Peace Studies - ISSN: 2476–8146

LASU Journal of Religions and Peace Studies (JOREPS) is a globally accessible, international, peer-reviewed journal, committed to broadening its reach through both print and electronic formats. All articles published in the journal are Open Access and are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to ensure maximum visibility. The journal is proudly indexed in prominent academic databases such as Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP guaranteeing that each publication gains the recognition it merits within the global academic community.

It aims to document and critically examine various dimensions of Religions and Peace Studies, encompassing theological, anthropological, sociological, psychological, ethical, and philosophical perspectives. Contributions to the journal should address themes related to human religiosity, spirituality, and the pursuit of peaceful coexistence. In alignment with the journal's title, the focus will be on both contemporary and classical issues surrounding religion, conflict resolution, and peace studies. The journal will also feature book reviews that align with its central themes and scholarly interests.

LASU Journal of Religions and Peace Studies (JOREPS) is a globally accessible, international, peer-reviewed journal, committed to broadening its reach through both print and electronic formats. All articles published in the journal are Open Access and are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to ensure maximum visibility. The journal is proudly indexed in prominent academic databases such as Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP guaranteeing that each publication gains the recognition it merits within the global academic community.

It aims to document and critically examine various dimensions of Religions and Peace Studies, encompassing theological, anthropological, sociological, psychological, ethical, and philosophical perspectives. Contributions to the journal should address themes related to human religiosity, spirituality, and the pursuit of peaceful coexistence. In alignment with the journal's title, the focus will be on both contemporary and classical issues surrounding religion, conflict resolution, and peace studies. The journal will also feature book reviews that align with its central themes and scholarly interests.

Contributors

1. ADEKOYA, Julius Sunday

Dept. of Religious Studies,

University of Ìbàdàn̩, Oyo State, Nigeria.

1. ADÉNÍYÌ, Olúladé

Dept. of Religious Studies,

University of Ìbàdàn̩,  Oyo State, Nigeria.

1. ADEYINKA, Daniel Damilare

Dept. of Religious Studies

Ajayi Crowther University

Oyo, Oyo State

1. AKANDE, Lydia Bosede

Dept. of Religions & Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo. Lagos State, Nigeria.

1. AYANTAYO, Gloria Njideka

Dept. of Religious Studies

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State

1. DANIEL, Mary Taiye

Dept. of Religions,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

1. KANNIKE, Uthman Mohammed Mustapha

Dept. of Islamic Studies,

Faculty of Arts, University of Abuja

1. KOMOLAFE, Hezekiah Deji

Dept. of Religions,  University of Ilorin, Ilorin.

1. OLADEMO, Oyeronke

Dept. of Religions

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

1. OLÁLẸ́YẸ, Samuel Káyọ̀dé

Dept. of Religious Studies,

University of Ìbàdàn̩, Oyo State, Nigeria.

1. OYETORO, Taiwo Rebecca

Dept. of Religions & Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo.

1. PARAMOLE, Kabir Olawale

Dept. of Religions & Peace Studies 

Faculty of Arts,

Lagos State University, 

Ojo, Lagos State

1. RAUF, Adeola Lateef

Dept. of Religions & Peace Studies

College of Humanities Education  Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos State.

1. SIDIQ, Uthman Okanlawon

Dept. of Religions & Peace Studies,

Lagos State University, Ojo

1. Women of Ile-Ife in Yoruba Religion and Culture—Olademo, Oyeronke, PhD . . 3
2. Reappraising Islamic Moral Education for Positive Nationhood in Nigeria—

Rauf, Adeola Lateef, PhD & Paramole, Kabir Olawale, PhD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1. The Debate on Islām and Transgenderism: An Analytical Discourse on the

Silence of Scholars in Nigeria—Sidiq, Uthman Okanlawon, PhD & 

Kannike, Uthman Mohammed Mustapha, PhD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

1. Religious Violence in Nigeria: Christianity as Panacea

—Akande, Lydia Bosede . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

1. Enmity between Kinsmen: A Critical Analysis of Societal Imagery Arising from Warfare Prayers—Oláleỵ́ ẹ, Samuel Káyọ̀dé, PhD, Adekoya, Julius Sunday, PhD &

Adéníyì, Olúladé  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

1. The Dynamic Leadership Role of Nehemiah in Ancient Israel and its Implication for Political Leaders in Nigeria—Komolafe, Hezekiah Deji, PhD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
2. Betrayal and Redemption: A Theological Exploration of Luke 22:1-6 and its Moral Lessons for Nigerian Christians—Daniel, Mary Taiye, PhD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
3. An Evaluation of Holy War in Abrahamic Religions and its Effects on 21st-

Century Northern Nigerian Society—Taiwo Rebecca, Oyetoro  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

1. Aquinas’ Theology of Peace: A Veritable Tool for Peace in Present-Day Nigeria—

Adeyinka, Daniel Damilare  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

1. The Theology of late Rev. Sister Rosemary Nkoyo Edet in a Sociological

Context—Ayantayo, Gloria Njideka, PhD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106