Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in West Africa: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry

This study addresses a current research gap in African Studies concerning Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Relations in West Africa in South Africa. The objective is to formulate a rigorous model, state verifiable assumptions, and derive results with direct analytical or practical implications. A mixed-methods design was used, combining survey and interview data collected over the study period. The results establish bounded error under perturbation, a convergent estimation process under stated assumptions, and a stable link between the proposed metric and observed outcomes. The findings provide a reproducible analytical basis for subsequent theoretical and applied extensions. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Relations in West Africa, South Africa, Africa, African Studies, mixed methods study This work contributes a formal specification, transparent assumptions, and mathematically interpretable claims.