Tradition and Change (2 Parts)

Synopsis

Part 1 (1980): Leading members of the Presbyterian Church in Calabar discuss their search for identity as a Nigerian Church, in terms of liturgy and music, mission, commercial ventures, pastoral care, etc.
Part 2 (1981): Examines the rain-stopping ritual of a traditional rain expert in the Cross River State of Nigeria. His training, status, taboos and techniques are discussed, together with his role and function in a modernising, semi-urban setting.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 2 x 25 min.

Year of production

1981

Availability

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Uses

Religious studies students.

Subjects

Anthropology; Religious studies

Keywords

Africa; ceremonies; Christianity; Nigeria; Presbyterian Church

Credits

Director

Rosalind Hackett

Sections

Title

Presbyterian church of Nigeria, The

Synopsis

Part 1 (1980): Leading members of the Presbyterian Church in Calabar discuss their search for identity as a Nigerian Church, in terms of liturgy and music, mission, commercial ventures, pastoral care, etc.

Title

Ibibio rain expert, An: Abia Emin

Synopsis

Part 2 (1981): Examines the rain-stopping ritual of a traditional rain expert in the Cross River State of Nigeria. His training, status, taboos and techniques are discussed, together with his role and function in a modernising, semi-urban setting.

Production Company

Name

University of Aberdeen Television

Sponsor

Name

University of Aberdeen, Department of Religious Studies

Distributor

Name

Department of Medical Illustration

Phone

0224 681818 ext 2805

Address

University Medical Buildings
Foresterhill
ABERDEEN
AB9 2ZD