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Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of content 1.0 Chapter One: General Introduction Background to the study Statement of The Problem Purpose of the Study Scope of the Study Significance of The Study Research Methodology Chapter Two: Literature Review Christian Education Character Formation Behavioral Practice Among Teenagers Chapter Three: Background Information to the Study Area History of Ibadan Land Advent of Education in Ibadan Advent of Christian Education in Ibadan Land Behavioral Practice Among youths in Ibadan before the Advent of Education Chapter Four: Data Collection and Analysis Data Collection Data Analysis Data Interpretation to Ascertain the Impact of Christian Education on Character Formation Chapter Five: Summary, Recommendations and Conclusion Summary Recommendations Conclusion References 1.1 Introduction Looking at the society today, there are three major issues pertinent in the education of young men and women. The first is the development of vision for one’s life. Most student have a vision or the other for life. Although a times this vision maybe chosen consciously or unconsciously and it is this vision that sought after in life. The second issue in the education of young men and women is the development of character. That is education aims at developing character which in turns motivates their zeal to achieve their vision in life. This can be seen in most institution where it is inscribed boldly that ‘certificate is awarded based on ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE and CHARACTER.’ Thirdly is the development of competence that deals with concerns of how well one is able to achieve a task. Walsh defines education as the process that prepares young people for their social inheritance. He also propounded three dimensions of education which are:- Development of mental abilities Training of mental abilities Development of character Generally speaking, character either good or bad, is considered to be observable in one’s conduct and that is why the Yoruba’s do say “efin ni iwa, ko se fi pa mo” that is every man’s character can be compared to smoke which cannot be hidden. However, there is a need to make a clear cut between character and values. Character is the in-built and unconscious being of a man. While values are orientations or dispositions. Values are seen as one of the foundations for character formation. Hence, the need to instill the right values into the life of the young men and women in order to form the right character which will be acceptable to the society. And in order to achieve the instilling of right values and morals into the younger generation, Religious Education has a lot of role to play. However in this research work, Christian Education shall be our focus. 1.2 Statement of Problem There is no doubt that the major challenge facing the 21st century generation is the moral decadence which has encroached into all sector of the economy. In Nigeria for instance, corruption which at one time was a criminal offence has now become the norm of the day. Likewise, virginity which was being kept and guard jealously formerly by young girls is now seen as being uncivilized young girls now fried themselves in number of men they have had sexual intercourse with. It now seems that no one cares about the moral life of the young ones. Then can we say that the lack or ineffective of Christian Education in our Secondary Schools is the cause of this? Or rather is it the influx of technological advancement? Or can the problem be blamed on the government? All these are what arose the interest to examine critically the effect of Christian Education on Character formation. 1.3 Purpose of the Study The purposes of embarking on this research work are:- To examine critically the moral decadence in the society. To trace at what point in history did it got to the level To examine what Christian Education entails To access the effect of Christian Education on character Formation. 1.4 Scope of the Study The focus of this research work is to examine the effect of Christian Education on Character Formation among Secondary school student in Ibadan Metropolis. Although there are many secondary schools within the metropolis, five government schools and five private owned secondary schools shall be the focus of the study and at least one from each Local Government area within the metropolis. Moreover, the scope of this study covers the highlight of the possible solution to the improvement of effectiveness of Christian Education in Character formation 1.5 Significance of the Study This study is to reveal the effectiveness of Christian Education on Character Formation among Young men and women using the secondary School students in Ibadan Metropolis as a case study. It is also expected to resuscitate moral Education into the curriculum of the education system by the Federal and State Ministries of Education. It is also expected to encourage teachers of Christian and Moral Education to be more effective in the teaching of the subject since it is a subject which plays a pivotal role in the life of the student. 1.6 Research Methodology The research methodology to be used in this research work is the reviewing of various literatures based on Christian Education, Character Formation and the Effectiveness of Christian Education on Character Formation. Also interviews shall be conducted which will be based on stakeholders of the Education sector. Likewise Questionnaire shall be distributed so as to ascertain the effectiveness of Christian Education on Character formation among the student of Ibadan Metropolis Secondary Schools age | 4