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.
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 Theology
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 Mayanja
31 Liturgy/Worship in Theological Perspective
Elochukwu E. Uzukwu
32 Eschatology in African Thought
Elias Kifon Bongmba
Biography
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.
