African Public Theology

though there are thirty authors from different backgrounds and disciplines, there is unity of purpose, clarity and continuity in this highly readable book. african public theology is one of the most important theological books to come out of africa in 2020 and should be a pacesetter for future african theologies.

Samuel Waje Kunhiyop, PhD

Former General Secretary of Evangelical Church Winning All (EWCA)

Author of African Christian Ethics and African Christian Theology

this is an important primer for an introduction to public theology in africa. however, this book is by no means relevant only to africans; christians in other contexts can also gain much from the insights offered here.

Rudolf von Sinner, Theol Habil

Associate Professor of Systematic Theology,

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Campus Curitiba, Brasil

Chairman of the Global Network for Public Theology

the writers seek to discover how the church can truly be light and salt, heralding transformation and change. this is essential reading for all theological colleges and concerned christians.

The Most Rev Benjamin A. Kwashi, DMin

Bishop of Jos, Nigeria

General Secretary, Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON)

this book will help us to be both faithful disciples and responsible citizens, both a faithful public church and an engaged institution of civil society, in local, global, continental and cosmic contexts.

Nico Koopman, DTh

Vice-President, Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel,

Professor of Public Theology and Ethics,

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

readers will not only gain information, but will also be empowered to understand issues affecting african communities. this book will go beyond mere reading to become a resource for the academy.

Rev Gertrude Aopesyaga Kapuma, PhD

Senior Lecturer,

Practical Theology (Pastoral Care and Counselling),

Zomba Theological College, Malawi

this book presses right where it hurts. once again, african theologians have demonstrated their willingness and ability to tackle issues that matter to the church in africa. this is a praiseworthy initiative that i salute.

Yacouba Sanon, PhD

Professor, Universit. de l’Alliance Chr.tienne d’Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire

President of the Board and General Editor, Africa Bible Commentary

1. Foreword


2. Preface


3. Acknowledgements


4. Contributors


5. Part 1 Introduction to Public Theology
   
   
   
   1. The Need for Public Theology In Africa
   
   
   2. The Nature of Public Theology
   
   
   3. The Bible and Public Theology
   
   
   4. The Trinity and Public Theology
   
   
   5. Public Theology and Identity
   
   
   
   


6. Part 2 Public Theology and Public Life 65
   
   
   
   1. Democracy, Citizenship and Civil Society
   
   
   2. Work
   
   
   3. Economics
   
   
   4. Poverty
   
   
   5. Rural Community Development
   
   
   6. Education
   
   
   7. The Environment 
   
   
   8. Science
   
   
   9. Health
   
   
   10. Human Rights
   
   
   11. Gender
   
   
   12. Migration and Human Trafficking
   
   
   13. Refugees and Stateless People
   
   
   14. Interfaith Relations
   
   
   15. The State
   
   
   16. Police and Armed Forces
   
   
   17. Land Issues
   
   
   18. The Media
   
   
   19. The Arts
   
   
   20. Leadership
   
   
   21. Intergenerational Issues
   
   
   
   


7. Part 3 Public Theology and the Church
   
   
   
   1. Christianity and the Church in Africa
   
   
   2. Mobilizing the Church in Africa
   
   
   3. Towards the Africa God Wants
   
   
   
   


8. Appendix: Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want


9. Bibliography