Abstract:
Abstract: John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, made significant contribution to the
subject of pneumatology. Wesley’s pneumatological teachings and praxis addressed a myriad
of societal issues in eighteenth-century England, including moral decay, economic disparities,
discrimination, superficial religion, and oppression. Contemporary Ghana (the context of this
research) is confronted with socio-religious and political issues comparable to those of
Wesley’s society. This situation has prompted this research which aims to apply relevant
aspects of the socio-political ramifications of Wesley’s pneumatology for addressing Ghana’s
socio-religious and political challenges. The research is a literature-based research that
gathered data from such sources as books, journal articles and dissertations. A comparative
approach was used, where parallels were drawn between the two contexts to facilitate a
contextual application Wesley’s pneumatology for the transformation of the Ghanaian public
space. The central argument is that genuine Christian spirituality should extend beyond
personal domains, actively engaging with and impacting the broader public sphere to yield a
holistic societal transformation. Beyond its capacity to instigate ethical rejuvenation within
Ghanaian society, this paper offers valuable insights into the subjects of Christian
pneumatology and public theology.
Keywords: Ghana, Pneumatology, Spirituality, Public sphere, Wesley
