Theological and Economic Perspectives on Eliminating Poverty in Ghana
William Kwaku Addai 
& Isaac Boaheng
Issue: Vol.6 No.8 Article 2 pp.1307 – 1320
DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2025682 | Published online 11th July, 2025
© 2025 The Author(s). This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
This research examined the convergence of economic and biblical viewpoints on poverty in Ghana, aiming to guide strategies for alleviating poverty. This research aimed to uncover the fundamental elements that contribute to poverty and to explore various approaches for addressing these issues from both economic and biblical perspectives. A literature-based method was utilised, collecting information from secondary sources including books, journal articles, and dissertations. The research indicated that although economic and biblical viewpoints vary in their methods, they align on core principles that highlight the significance of empowerment, self-sufficiency, and community engagement in alleviating poverty. The conversations emphasise the importance of a comprehensive strategy for addressing poverty, integrating both economic and spiritual viewpoints. The study suggests that policymakers and development professionals should consider incorporating biblical principles into their economic development efforts to enhance the effectiveness of these efforts. The study also indicates that faith-based organisations can make a significant contribution to poverty reduction initiatives by offering economic empowerment programmes and promoting community development. This research contributes to the current body of work on incorporating biblical principles into economic growth.
Keywords: Poverty, Economic, Theological, Eliminate, Ghana.
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William Kwaku Addai is the head pastor at the Beautiful Church in Kumasi, Ghana. He specializes in training and building young people especially tertiary students to reach their full potential. William holds a BSc Chemistry (KNUST), MA Christian Ministry (CSU) and currently pursuing a post graduate certificate in theology (CSU).
Isaac Boaheng holds a PhD in Religion Studies from the University of the Free State, South Africa. He is a Senior Lecturer in Theology and Christian Ethics at the Christian Service University, Ghana, and a Research Fellow at the Department of Biblical and Religion Studies, University of the Free State, South Africa. He has over hundred peer-reviewed publications.
Addai, William Kwaku, and Isaac Boaheng . “Theological and Economic Perspectives on Eliminating Poverty in Ghana,” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 6, no.7 (2025): 1307 – 1320. https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2025682
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