RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AS A PANACEA TO RELIGIOUS CONFLICT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This article examines religious education as a panacea for religious conflict in Nigeria, focusing on the causes of religious conflict and how religious education can help mitigate the ongoing conflict. This study uses secondary sources to collect data. The literature review also shows that there are multiple causes of religious conflict and that religious education is a viable solution to religious conflict in Nigeria. It provides practical strategies that can be used to implement religious education in the Nigerian education system. The article also provides recommendations for religious leaders, teachers, parents and the government on how to effectively promote religious education as a panacea for religious conflict in Nigeria.