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Conference paper Conference paper Leiden University catalogue Leiden University catalogue
Title:Religion and politics in Africa: theological reflections for the 21st century
Editors:Gichure, Peter I.
Stinton, Diane B.ISNI
Year:2008
Issue:3
Pages:143
Language:English
Series:The Ecumenical Symposium of Eastern Africa Theologians (ESEAT), Series 2
City of publisher:Nairobi
Publisher:Paulines Publications Africa
ISBN:9966083596; 9789966083593
Geographic terms:Africa
Kenya
Nigeria
Subjects:religion
African religions
Christianity
politics
conflict resolution
conference papers (form)
2004
Abstract:The theological reflections in this collective volume, originally presented as papers during the ESEAT (Ecumenical Symposium of Eastern African Theologians) Symposium held at the St Augustine Institute in Nsambya, Kampala, 25-28 March 2004, reveal recurring issues in the ongoing interplay between religion and politics in Africa. Contents: The relation between religion and politics, Church and State in Africa: the role of African theologians (Peter Kasenene) - African religion and modern African States (Adam K. arap Chepkwony) - Religion and politics in Africa: the rise of ethno-religions (with case studies of the Maasai of Kenya, the Hutu of Rwanda, and the Mungiki Movement in Kenya) (Peter I. Gichure) - Religion as a factor in the Nigerian political culture (Cletus N. Chukwu) - The contributions of religion to the politics of the Nigeria-Biafra civil war: 1967-1970 (Chinwe M.A. Nwoye) - Mancraft and womancraft: gender politics and power inequity (on the power relations inherent in certain cultural initiation rituals, exemplified in the practice of female circumcision among the Sabiny in Uganda) (Wotsuna Khamalwa) - The pilgrim motif and the role of the Church in Kenya in politics (Emily J. Choge) - Waging peace: the role of religion in reconciliation processes (Hazel Ayanga) - 'Amani ya Juu' ('A Higher Peace'): African refugee women living out reconciliation in Nairobi (Diane B. Stinton). [ASC Leiden abstract]