Workshop: Digitising Religious Architectural Heritage in Ibadan (ArcGis)

As part of both its programmes on Digital Humanities and on Nigerian religious dynamics, IFRA-Nigeria has launched a research project on the religious architectural heritage of Ibadan. Drawing from the fields of Digital Humanities, Architecture and the Socio-anthropology of religion, the objective is to map out, research and analyse the rich history and diverse aesthetics of all religious buildings in the capital of Oyo State. A kick-start workshop gathering academics and professionals with a specific interest in the project took place in October in order to sum-up the existing research and literature on the topic and map out key future topics of research and engagement. 

A second workshop took place Between the 20^th of February and the 22^nd of February. Ten field-researchers were trained to use ArcGIS, a software enabling them to create online interactive maps allowing viewers to explore and learn about Ibadan’s architectural religious heritage from their computer.

Following this workshop, and as soon as the electoral period comes to a close, the field researchers will map out architecturally remarkable religious buildings in various areas of Ibadan and collect basic data information that will be included in an interactive online map.

Tags: Religion, digital humanities, heritage