African Theology on the Way: Current Conversations
In this exciting volume, Diane B. Stinton has assembled the work of nearly twenty prominent African theologians, making their writings accessible to the introductory level student. Paying specific attention to methodological and contemporary issues, the volume is well organized for use in a wide range of theology courses.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9781451499643
- eBook ISBN 9781506400303
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 208
- Publication Date July 1, 2015
Contents
Fortress Press International Study Guides
Introduction—Diane B. Stinton
Part I. Methodological Issues in African Theology
1. Contextual Theological Methodologies—Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJ
2. Biblical Exegesis in Africa—Kwame Bediako
3. Biblical Hermeneutics in Africa—Gerald West
Part II. Contemporary Issues in African Theology
4. “The Synod of Hope” at a Time of Crisis in Africa—John Mary Waliggo
5. Contributions and Challenges of the African Instituted Churches in Developing African Theology—Thomas Oduro
6. Pentecostalism in Africa—J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
7. African Christian Spirituality—Laurenti Magesa
8. Distinctives of African Ethics—Bénézet Bujo
9. African Women’s Theologies—Isabel Apawo Phiri and Sarojini Nadar
10. The Challenges of Ecumenism in African Christianity Today—Hamilton Mvumelwano Dandala
Part III. The Church in the World
11. Interfaith Relations in Africa—Johnson A. Mbillah
12. The Problem of Evil and Suffering—Isaiah M. Dau
13. Christian Identity and Ethnicity in Africa—Philomena Njeri Mwaura
14. Theology of Reconstruction—Jesse N. K. Mugambi
15. A Postcolonial South African Church—Tinyiko Sam Maluleke
16. African Christianity in Diaspora—Afe Adogame
References and Further Reading
Index
Introduction—Diane B. Stinton
Part I. Methodological Issues in African Theology
1. Contextual Theological Methodologies—Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJ
2. Biblical Exegesis in Africa—Kwame Bediako
3. Biblical Hermeneutics in Africa—Gerald West
Part II. Contemporary Issues in African Theology
4. “The Synod of Hope” at a Time of Crisis in Africa—John Mary Waliggo
5. Contributions and Challenges of the African Instituted Churches in Developing African Theology—Thomas Oduro
6. Pentecostalism in Africa—J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
7. African Christian Spirituality—Laurenti Magesa
8. Distinctives of African Ethics—Bénézet Bujo
9. African Women’s Theologies—Isabel Apawo Phiri and Sarojini Nadar
10. The Challenges of Ecumenism in African Christianity Today—Hamilton Mvumelwano Dandala
Part III. The Church in the World
11. Interfaith Relations in Africa—Johnson A. Mbillah
12. The Problem of Evil and Suffering—Isaiah M. Dau
13. Christian Identity and Ethnicity in Africa—Philomena Njeri Mwaura
14. Theology of Reconstruction—Jesse N. K. Mugambi
15. A Postcolonial South African Church—Tinyiko Sam Maluleke
16. African Christianity in Diaspora—Afe Adogame
References and Further Reading
Index