African Christian Ethics

by Samuel Waje Kunhiyop

Overview

An introduction to African Christian ethics for Christian colleges and Bible schools.

African Christian Ethics is divided into two main parts. The first deals with the theory of ethics, while the second discusses practical issues. The issues are grouped into the following six sections:

1. Socio-Political Issues
2. Financial Issues
3. Marriage Issues
4. Sexual Issues
5. Medical Issues
6. Religious Issues

Each of these six section begins with a brief general introduction, followed by the chapters dealing with specific issues in that area. Each chapter begins with an introduction, discusses traditional African thinking on the issue, presents an analysis of relevant biblical material, and concludes with some recommendations.

There are questions at the end of each chapter for discussion or personal reflection, often asking students to reflect on how the discussion in the chapter applies to their ministry situation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310107088
Publisher:	Zondervan Academic
Publication date:	04/09/2019
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	416
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Samuel Waje Kunhiyop is General Secretary of ECWA (Evangelical Church Winning All) and a visiting Professor of Ethics at Brigham University, Karu, Nigeria. He was previously Head of the Postgraduate School, South African Theological Seminary, and Provost and Professor of Theology and Ethics at Jos ECWA Theological Seminary (JETS). He holds a BA (JETS), MAET (Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon), and the PhD (Trinity International University, Illinois).

Table of Contents

PART ONE: ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS
1. Foundations of African Ethics
2.Foundations of Western Ethics
3. Foundations of Christian Ethics
4. Foundations of African Christian Ethics

PART TWO: CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES

Section A: Socio-Political Issues
Church and State
Ethnic and Religious Conflicts

Section B: Financial Issues
Poverty
Corruption Bribery and Extortion
The Ethics of Fundraising

Section C: Marriage Issue
Infertility
Reproductive Technologies
Contraceptives
Polygamy
Domestic Violence
Divorce and Remarriage
Treatment of Widows and Orphans

Section D: Sexual Issues
Homosexuality
Rape
Incest
Prostitution and Sex Trafficking
Female Circumcision

Section E: Medical Issues
HIV/AIDS
Abortion
Euthanasia and Infanticide
General Strikes and the Medical Profession
Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Section F: Religious Issues
Witchcraft

Conclusion

Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Kunhiyop combines a broad knowledge of African and Western moral traditions with sound biblical scholarship and critical analysis. He thus writes with deep conviction, moral confidence and authority.

YUSUFU TURAKI