The Routledge Handbook of African Theology

by Elias Kifon Bongmba (Editor)

Overview

Theology has a rich tradition across the African continent, and has taken myriad directions since Christianity first arrived on its shores. This handbook charts both historical developments and contemporary issues in the formation and application of theologies across the member countries of the African Union. Written by a panel of expert international contributors, chapters firstly cover the various methodologies needed to carry out such a survey. Various theological movements and themes are then discussed, as well as biblical and doctrinal issues pertinent to African theology. Subjects addressed include:

• Orality and theology

• Indigenous religions and theology

• Patristics

• Pentecostalism

• Liberation theology

• Black theology

• Social justice

• Sexuality and theology

• Environmental theology

• Christology

• Eschatology

• The Hebrew Bible and the New Testament

The Routledge Handbook of African Theology is an authoritative and comprehensive survey of the theological landscape of Africa. As such, it will be a hugely useful volume to any scholar interested in African religious dynamics, as well as academics of Theology or Biblical Studies in an African context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138092303
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/16/2020
Series:	Routledge Handbooks in Theology
Pages:	554
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Elias Kifon Bongmba holds the Harry and Hazel Chair in Christian Theology and is Professor of Religion at Rice University, Houston, Texas. He was the editor for the Routledge Companion to Christianity in Africa (2015) and serves as President of the African Association for the Study of Religion.

Table of Contents

Part I: Theological Method; 1 Introduction-Elias Kifon Bongmba;2 African Philosophy and Theology-Odomaro Mubangizi; 3 Inculturation and Theology-Laurenti Magesa; 4 Sources for theology-Chamah Kaunda; Part II: Theological Movements; 5 Theology and African Religions-James Amanze; 6 African Feminist Theology-Alice Yafeh-Deigh; 7 Black Theology in South Africa-Timothy Van Arde; 8 Public Theology-James R. Cochrane; 9 Political Theology of Bishop Gitari-Galia Saba; 10 From Reconstruction to Reaffirmation-Jesse N.K. Mugambi; 11 Christian Theology and Public Health-Jacquineau Azetsop; 12 Reconstruction and Theology-Julius Gathogo; 13 Ecumenical Theolog-Teddy Sakupapa; 14 Theology and Development-Stan Ilo and Idara Otu; 15 Post Vatican II Theology-Peter Kanyandago; Part III: Regional and Emergent theological Themes; 16 Ethiopian Orthodox Theology-Tibebe Eshete and T. W. Giorgis; 17 Evangelical Theology-James Nkansah-Obrempong; 18 Environmental Theology-Ernst Conradie; 19 Pentecostal Theology-Martina Prosén; 20 Narrative Theology-Joseph G. Healey; 21 Postcolonial Theology-Tinyiko Maluleke; 22 Theology of African Initiated Churches-Ezra Chitando & Nisbert T. Taringa; 23 Faith-based Organizations in Africa and the Option for the Poor-Quentin J. Wodon; 24 Theology and Sexuality-Massiwa Gunda; 25 Theology and Peace-Evelyn Namakula Mayanja; Part IV: Biblical and Doctrinal theology; 26 Bible and Theology in Africa- Lovemore Togarasei; 27 Christology in Africa- Martin Munyao;28 Salvation in African theology- David Ngong; 29 Ecclesiology in Africa- May Ann Plaatjes van Huffel; 30 Personhood in Theological Perspective-Evelyn Namakula Mayanj; 31 Liturgy/Worship in Theological Perspective-Elochukwu E. Uzukwu; 32 Eschatology in African Thought-Elias Kifon Bongmba