InfraTech Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Civil Engineering
Christian Mission in Dagbon
Abstract
Abdul Aziz Shamhuna
Christianity is a Missionary Religion, and often interact with the people of Dagbon. In Ghana, there has been a constructive engagement of Missionary activities in this great religion. Christianity, appeared in Dagbon long after Islam had gained roots in area. Christianity, since its inception in Dagbon, has been involved in Missionary works. But the early Missionaries did not make Muslims their target of conversion. The Missionary activities were centered on the traditionalist. As time went on, the Christian Mission was extended to the Muslims in Dagbon. Presently there are Christian symbols in both urban and rural Dagbon. Several denominations are making inroads into the area with the view to evangelize the gospel of Christ especially to the Muslims. This article looks at early missionary groups and its impact on the people of Dagbon. It further highlight the social relationship that has developed among Christians and Dagbamba in the area, the response and reactions of Muslims and Muslim leaders to the spread of Christianity and the impact of the phenomenon on the people of Dagbon. The article therefore makes some recommendations on the Christian Mission in Dagbon to give an overview of the missionary works in the area.
