Acknowledgments - Introduction - State of the Question: The Historical Reality of Nigeria and the Need for Salvation - The Church in the World as Revealed in Recent Magisterial Documents - Interpreting the Church in Action: Icons and Martyrs - "The Word Became Flesh": Discerning a Pastoral Option for the Nigerian Church Considering African Synods I and II - Invigorating the Call of the African Synods I and II in Living Out of the Christian Faith in Nigeria - Conclusion - Appendix I - Appendix II - Bibliography.
Gabriel T. Wankar is a Catholic priest of the diocese of Gboko, Nigeria. He is currently involved in pastoral ministry in the archdiocese of San Francisco, California. Dr. Wankar earned his doctoral degree in systematic theology at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California. He also holds a Master of Science degree in development studies. His research interests are in the areas of Church and society, ecclesiology, and community organizing and development.