An Analysis of the Practice of Akwankyerɛ in Neo-Prophetic Churches in Ghana
Victor Washington 
Issue: Vol.3 No.12 November 2022 Article 3 pp.548-555
DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.20223123 | Published online 14th November 2022.
© 2022 The Author(s). This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Contemporary prophets are characterised by several neo-prophetic practices. One such practice that has become very common and attracted much attention in Ghana is ‘prophetic guidance’ or Akwankyerɛ. It is a practice that tends to provide specific directions and solutions to most life challenges. It is believed that religious experts are able to identify the root of the problem, give directions to prevent additional harm, or offer preventative measures to do so. The research seeks to identify the theological bases for the practices of Akwankyerɛ among contemporary Neo-Prophetic movements in Ghana and also identify some common methods used for akwankyerɛ. The researcher adopted the qualitative research approach for the work. It was identified that akwankyerɛ is a very common practice among Neo-Prophetic churches in Ghana. Also, some biblical basis through which akwankyerɛ is being established among Neo-Prophetic churches were identified and discussed. It was concluded that although akwankyerɛ is highly linked to Neo-Prophetism in Ghana and not practiced by most mainline churches, it is premised on theological/biblical principles. This paper is significant because it contributes to the academic literature on Neo-Prophetism in Ghana. The findings of the paper will also help to open up more discussions on what can be done to shape the practice of akwankyerɛ among Neo-Prophetic Churches and Christianity in general.
Keywords: Akwankyerɛ, Neo-Prophetic movements, Prophets
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Victor Washington is currently an Assistant Lecturer at the Social Development Section of the Centre for Languages and Liberal Studies – Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi – Ghana. He holds a Master of Philosophy Degree in the Study of Religions. His research interests include; African Christianity, Neo-Prophetic Pentecostal/Charismatic Christianity and The Contemporary Presidential Elections in Ghana and New manifestations of African Traditional Religion.
Washington, V. “An Analysis of the Practice of Akwankyerɛ in Neo-Prophetic Churches in Ghana,” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 3, no.12 (2022):548-555. https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.20223123
© 2022 The Author(s). Published and Maintained by Noyam Publishers. This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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