RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN THE TOWN OF BONA HISTORICAL SURVEY

ABSTRACT The dweller of Bona towns and its environment practices different religion; which are includes Abrahamic religion (Christian and Islam) and those who worship non-Abrahamic, called cultural (traditional) religion. The major goal of this study was to document the Religion and Religious Institution in the Bona Town. To achieve this goal, I attempt to collect qualitative source through interview thoes who has basic knowledg about study area which include; priest, pastor, dweller of the town, localy intelctual, clan chieftan, religious leader, office holder, by capturing photography, field work. Which is cross-check with secondary , capturing photography, by referring secondary data; such as published and unpublished books, document, and relevant material that are related with topic. When I conduct the study a town and its around is one of the most interesting area of religious tolerance and mutual coexistence between religious groups during the expansion. Christians and Muslims usually share their happiness and sorrow. Finally the study conclude that; the Religion and Religious Institution in the Town and its around was introduce and expand by different time and activities. Since its expansion the religion and religious institution in the town and its around providing different social service in addition to worship. On the other hand traditional religion was affected by the coming of Abrahamic religion.