What Has Religion Studies in Africa Been Up To? Relevant Themes and Topics
Ebook
The purpose of the book is to provide a collection of perspectives from various parts of Africa on what scholars in religion studies are currently engaged with, whether it refers to topics or methodology. Each chapter is written from the perspective of a scholar working within a particular context on a particular theme or topic related to religion studies. Several methodologies have been implemented in each contribution to the book. Each contribution applies a different methodology for the purpose of investigating a specific topic or research theme. In general, the majority of the contributions follow a method of critical literature review as applied to a specific field. The book is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all possible topics and themes addressed in current research in Africa. From a decolonized perspective, the book gives voice to African scholars who exhibit their scholarly work as related to religion studies. Topics addressed include curriculum design and pedagogical approaches in teaching religion studies, the relation between religion and culture in an African context, religion and health, religion and gender, interreligious relations in Africa, religion and ecology, and religion and mission.
“The book covers a wide range of relevant topics of present Africa. Each chapter approaches the subject matter with a high standard of scientific research, presenting new perspectives that will be highly relevant for praxis and further study.”
—Theo Sundermeier, retired professor of missiology and history of religion
“Western scholars often approach Africa as an object for their take on religious studies. In this book, Africa seeks her own voice in matters of gender, politics, economy, climate change, and the internet. African scholars have a lot to teach on the relation between humans and their non-human contexts, especially where they mirror the dignity of patience and of imperfection in our common quest for human progress.”
—Eric Ottenheijm, associate professor of Jewish studies and biblical studies, Utrecht University
“It is refreshing to read about scholars who analyze religion and African culture, and I am delighted that new religious leaders will have the privilege of addressing issues of Christianity from their own African perspective. I highly recommend this book, then, because it will help clergy, students, and pastoral caregivers share new methods of addressing religious studies or Christianity from the African perspective, particularly those struggling to accept their own methodologies based in Africa.”
—Maake J. Masango, professor of practical theology, University of Pretoria
- Title: What Has Religion Studies in Africa Been Up To? Relevant Themes and Topics
- Author: Jaco Beyers
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781532668050, 9781532668043, 153266804X, 9781532668036, 1532668031, 1532668058
- Resource ID: LLS:9781532668050
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-16T09:58:45Z
Jaco Beyers is an associate professor of religion studies on the faculty of theology and religion at University of Pretoria.