Nigeria's religious landscape has been significantly altered by contemporary African Pentecostalism, especially in relation to the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). With an emphasis on theological, doctrinal, and structural shifts within the Nigerian Christian environment, this study critically investigates the relationship between Pentecostalism and Anglicanism. Anglican liturgy, leadership styles, and theological viewpoints have all been impacted by Pentecostalism, which is distinguished by its emphasis on the Holy Spirit, healing, miracles, and charismatic worship. The study investigates the influence of religious convergence in Nigeria using a qualitative research methodology that includes participant observation, interviews, and historical interpretation. It examined documents, interviewed 30 clergy, 25 pastors, and 400 church members, and observed worship styles, liturgical adaptations and theological discourse in 15 Anglican and Pentecostal churches to better understand their views on doctrinal revisions and worship customs. The research draws attention to the theological tensions between Pentecostal beliefs and Anglican orthodoxy, specifically with regard to spiritual warfare, commercialised miracles, and prosperity gospel theology. Pentecostalism has added modern music, lively singing, and interactive services to Anglican worship, but it has also sparked worries about the loss of traditional Anglican identity and theological purity in Nigeria. Pentecostal congregations in Nigeria have also been impacted by Anglicanism's theological instruction, liturgical traditions, and organised leadership, which has resulted in deeper doctrine, more organisation, the adoption of clerical vestments, and formal leadership structures. The paper contends that while Pentecostalism has revived Nigerian Christianity, unregulated theological revisions and consumerism offer serious concerns. The research promotes a balanced approach, emphasising theological depth, ethical leadership, and a Christ-centred religion that values both Anglican traditions and Pentecostal dynamism. Nigerian Christianity may handle these changes by promoting interdenominational discussion and theological clarity.
Ogunbiyi et al. (Thu,) studied this question.