Tackling the issue of Demon Possession: The case of the Adventist high scholl at Kribi, South Cameroon

Abstract

The problem of demon possession at the Adventist High School at Kribi needed to be tackled effectively. In addition chaplains needed a clear indication when they had to face students tormented by demons in class. Surveys and interviews conducted by the researcher have shown that the problem of demon possession is predominant among the Batanga and the Mabi tribes. This project is helpful to chaplains, and to any community which seeks to solve the problem of demon possession. In chapter one, the researcher showed by introducing the subject how demon possession is a serious issue at Kribi in general, and at the Adventist High School in particular. Through literature review, the researcher could establish theoretical foundations for demon possession in chapter two. In chapter three, the researcher described the city of Kribi and reviewed the history and the cultures in Kribi. Interviews and surveys have been helpful in comparing the traditional and spiritual solutions to the Bible methods in chapter four, and to design a program. In chapter five, the program that was designed emphasized the importance of prayer, singing of hymns, reading the Scripture, laying on of hands and anointing. The results have shown that at least 80% of all cases of demon possession will be solved if this program is implemented. The program that has been designed is recommended to chaplains who are facing the problem of demon possession at school. Their work will be successful especially if they are involved in the process of recruitment of new students and if they implement the program at the beginning of the school year. That point was made clear in chapter five whereby the researcher made recommendations, a summary and a conclusion.