THE ACADEMIC STUDY OF RELIGION IN NIGERIA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

This work is on the Academic study of Religion in Nigeria : prospect and challenges the aim was to examine Religious studies the aim was to examine Religious studies the aim was to examine Religious studies as an academic discipline in Nigerian universities so as to ascertain some of the prospects and challenges that confront students in this area of study. Empirical and analytical method were employed in this research work and it was revealed among others that graduates of religion studies are not in any way limited in terms of employment or career prospects due to the perceived status of their discipline .The study showed that they can easily function in embassies, ministries Tourism and culture ,Pilgrims Board and so on. One of the recommendations from the study is that parents disarging their wards from studying religions studies due to fear of carrier .prospects or been able to gets suitable Jobs