Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs

It is a known fact that women have been playing vital roles since the creation of the world. It was a woman who bore the redeemer of the world in her womb. Apart from Mary, there are other women who made impact in their various societies. However, in spite of their enormous contributions, their activities are scarcely documented. This paper is therefore, attempts to appreciate the contributions of women in Church development using the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion as a case study.Qualitative methodology was used which combines both primary (oral interviews and participant observation) and secondary sources such as text books, journals, web materials et cetera. It is an incontrovertible fact that women are the major contributors to Church development. If they and their activities are highly appreciated and well documented, it will spur them to do more and this will in turn impact more on the Church and society at large.

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