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African initiated Christianity and the decolonization of development : sustainable development in Pentecostal and independent churches
Title
African initiated Christianity and the decolonization of development : sustainable development in Pentecostal and independent churches / edited by Philipp Öhlmann, Wilhelm Gräb, Marie-Luise Frost.
ISBN
9780367358686
0367358689
9780367823825
9781000733426
9781000733044
9781000733235
Publication
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.
Copyright Notice Date
©2020
Physical Description
xvi, 338 pages ; 24 cm.
Summary
"This book investigates the substantial and growing contribution which African Independent and Pentecostal Churches are making to sustainable development in all its manifold forms. Moreover, this volume seeks to elucidate how these churches re-shape the very notion of sustainable development and contribute to the decolonization of development. Fostering both overarching and comparative perspectives, the book includes chapters on West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana and Burkina Faso), and Southern Africa (Zimbabwe and South Africa). It aims to open up a sub-field focused on African Initiated Christianity within the religion and development discourse, substantially broadening the scope of the existing literature. Written predominantly by scholars from the African continent, the chapters in this volume illuminate potentials and perspectives of African Initiated Christianity, combining theoretical contributions, essays by renowned church leaders, and case studies focusing on particular churches or regional contexts. Whilst the contributions in this book focus on the African continent, the notion of development underlying the concept of the volume is deliberately wide and multidimensional, covering economic, social, ecological, political, and cultural dimensions. Therefore, the book will be useful for the community of scholars interested in religion and development as well as researchers within African studies, anthropology, development studies, political science, religious studies, sociology of religion, and theology. It will also be a key resource for development policy-makers and practitioners"-- Provided by publisher.
Other formats
Online version: African initiated Christianity and the decolonization of development Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 21, 2020
Series
Routledge research in religion and development
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction: African Initiated Christianity and Sustainable Development / Philipp Öhlmann, Wilhelm Gräb, Marie-Luise Frost
Spirit and Empowerment : The African Initiated Church Movement and Development / J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
The Challenge of Environment and Climate Justice
Imperatives of an Eco-Theological Reformation of Christianity in African Contexts / Dietrich Werner
African Initiated Churches and Development from Below: Subjecting a Thesis to Closer Scrutiny / Ignatius Swart
Distinguished Church Leader Essay : Theology in African Initiated Churches : Reflections from an East African Perspective / John Njeru Gichimu
Distinguished Church Leader Essay : Roles of Women in African Independent and Pentecostal Churches in Nigeria / Atinuke Abdulsalami
"A Starving Man Cannot Shout Halleluyah" : African Pentecostal Churches and the Challenge of Promoting Sustainable Development / Olufunke Adeboye
Approaches to Transformation and Development : The Case of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Nigeria / Babatunde A. Adedibu
The Role of Pentecostalism in Sustainable Development in South West Nigeria / Mobolaji Oyebiso Ajibade
Aladura Churches as Agents of Social Transformation in South-West Nigeria / Akinwumi Akindolie
Distinguished Church Leader Essay : Aladura Theology: The Case of the Church of the Lord (Prayer Fellowship) Worldwide / Rufus Okikiola Ositelu
Distinguished Church Leader Essay : The Church of Pentecost and its Role in Ghanaian Society / Opoku Onyinah
An Evaluation of Pentecostal Churches as Agents of Sustainable Development in Africa : A Case of the Church of Pentecost / Emmanuel Anim
Pentecostalism and Sustainable Development : The Case of Perez Chapel International / Sylvia Owusu-Ansah & Philip Adjei-Acquah
Distinguished Church Leader Essay : Healing a Strained Relationship between African Independent Churches and Western Mission-founded Churches in Ghana (1967-2017) : The Role of Good News Theological Seminary, Accra, Ghana / Thomas A. Oduro
Distinguished Church Leader Essay : Partnerships for Female Education in Burkina Faso: Perspectives from Evangelical Churches and FBOs / Philippe Ouedraogo
Investing in the Future Generation : New Pentecostal Charismatic Churches in Urban Zimbabwe / Ini Dorcas Dah
Investing in the Future Generation : New Pentecostal Charismatic Churches in Urban Zimbabwe / Simbarashe Gukurume
Pentecostal Charismatic Christianity and the Management of Precarity in Post-Colonial Zimbabwe / Josiah Taru
Distinguished Church Leader Essay : Cross-Cultural Development in South Africa : A Perspective from Below / Danie van Zyl
Contested Development(s)? The Possible Contribution of the African Independent Churches in Decolonising Development . A South African Perspective / Nadine Bowers-Du Toit.
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