National Association for Students of Religious Studies
NASSORS unites students of Religious Studies across Nigeria — fostering scholarship, fellowship, and service at OAU Ile-Ife.
We explore faith, culture, and society through rigorous academic inquiry, examining religion as a vital force in human life with special attention to the African and Nigerian experience.
Establishment
A Student Association Built for Scholarly Excellence
NASSORS — the National Association for Students of Religious Studies — represents students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at OAU Ile-Ife. We deepen understanding of how religion intersects with culture, politics, ethics, and social development.
We combine traditional scholarship with forward-looking inquiry, equipping members for leadership, service, and scholarship in a diverse, rapidly changing world.
Our programmes bring together the breadth of global religious traditions and the depth of localised African experience — making our members uniquely positioned to engage the complexities of modern society through a multidisciplinary approach.
Life at NASSORS
Students across all parts of the Department of Religious Studies, OAU Ile-Ife
Our Vision
A Leading Association of Excellence in Africa and Beyond
To be a premier student association for the academic study of religion in Africa — promoting intellectual inquiry, intercultural understanding, and ethical leadership for the global community.
Our Mission
Teaching. Research. Service.
- Foster high-quality scholarship and research in Religious Studies among members
- Examine religion critically within its cultural and social contexts
- Prepare students for leadership, scholarship and service in a diverse world
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