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The Persistence of Indigenous Traditional Religion in the Catholic White Father’s Mission of Bukumbi-Mwanza 1883- 2010

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  • Grace Kinyamagqha

    (St. Augustine University of Tanzania, P.O.Box 307, Mwanza, Tanzania.)

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The paper intended to examine the persistence of indigenous traditional religion in Catholic White Father’s Mission of Bukumbi. On the process of evangelizing Bukumbi society, White Fathers’ missionaries realized that the society had their own organized religion as believed in Lyuba as the creator. Various methods were used to consolidate Christianity in this society. This study used historical Materialism theory which was developed by Karl Marx on 1818-1883 to trace changes in society of Bukumbi based on religion. The study used historical research design while qualitative research approach was applied. The main argument of this study is based on traditional religion, consolidation of Christianity and persistence of tradition religion at Bukumbi. Documentary review and Interview were used. Moreover, data concludes that, Bukumbi society continued and continuing practicing Sukuma traditional religion through various practices. The study suggests other study to be carried on Projects established by Catholic White Fathers’ missions at Bukumbi.

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  • Grace Kinyamagqha, 2024. "The Persistence of Indigenous Traditional Religion in the Catholic White Father’s Mission of Bukumbi-Mwanza 1883- 2010," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(4), pages 1517-1528, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:4:p:1517-1528
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