140 AN ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS RELIGIOUS STUDIES IN PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY-ANYIGBA, KOGI STATE

Abstract

This study investigates the attitudes of university students especially in Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria, towards Religious studies. By employing interviews and focus group discussions, this research explores the intersections of cultural background, personal beliefs, teaching methods, and socio-economic factors that shapes tudents’ perceptions and attitudes towards religious studies. The findings reveal a nuanced and context-specific understanding of students’ attitudes, highlighting the need for educators and policymakers to adopt a more inclusive and responsive approach to teaching religious studies. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on students’ attitudes towards Religious studies, providing insights into the dynamics that influence students’ engagement with religious studies in the university settings.