Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Edited by Kenneth R. Ross, J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Todd M. Johnson
Combines empirical data and original analysis in a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.
Key Features
- Profiles of Christianity in every country in Sub-Saharan Africa including clearly presented statistical and demographic information
- Analyses of leading features and current trends written by indigenous scholars
- Essays examining each of the major Christian traditions (Anglicans, Independents, Orthodox, Protestants, Roman Catholics, Evangelicals, Pentecostals/ Charismatics)
- Essays exploring key themes such as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, inter-faith relations, slavery, anthropology of evil, and migration
Contributors
- Afe Adogame, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA
- James N. Amanze, University of Botswana
- Jacqueline Andoche, University of Reunion
- Solomon Andriatsimialomananarivo, Langham Partnership Coordinator for Literature in Francophone Africa
- J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon, Accra, Ghana
- Valerie Aubourg, Catholic University of Lyon
- Deji Isaac Ayegboyin, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- Anthony Balcomb, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Elias Kifon Bongmba, Rice University
- Luciano Chanhelela Chianeque, Catholic University of Angola
- Evaristi Magoti Cornelli, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Rodney Curpanen, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Mauritius
- Simon Kossi Dossou, All Africa Conference of Churches’ Special Envoy to West and Central Africa
- Musa W. Dube, University of Botswana
- Anthony Egan, SJ, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
- Amélé Adamavi-Aho Ekué, Ecumenical Institute at the Château de Bossey in Switzerland
- Tibebe Eshete, Michigan State University
- Emmanuel Foro, Hekima University College in Nairobi, Kenya
- Tharcisse Gatwa, Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences, Butare, Rwanda
- Mary N. Getui, Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya
- Wanjiru M. Gitau, Africa International University
- Todd M. Johnson, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA
- Chammah J. Kaunda, University of South Africa, Pretoria
- Malebogo Kgalemang, University of Botswana
- Ralph Lee, Holy Trinity Theological College of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Addis Ababa
- Hany Longwe, University of Livingstonia in Malawi
- Nicta Lubaale, Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC)
- Tinyiko Maluleke, University of Pretoria
- Ukachukwu Chris Manus, The National University of Lesotho
- Esther Mombo, St. Paul's University, Limuru, Kenya
- Jean-Gottfried Mutombo, United Evangelical Mission, Dortmund, Germany
- Richard Nnyombi, Ugandan Catholic priest
- Setri Nyomi, Senior Pastor at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
- Elijah Obinna, Hugh Goldie Lay/Theological Training Institution, Arochukwu, Nigeria
- Francis Anekwe Oborji, Pontifical Urban University in Rome
- Mercy Amba Oduyoye, Trinity Theological Seminary, Accra, Ghana
- Michael Adeleke Ogunewu, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso
- Cephas N. Omenyo, University of Ghana, Legon
- Isabel Apawo Phiri, University of KwaZulu-Natal
- John S. Pobee, University of Ghana
- Kenneth R. Ross, Edinburgh University School of Divinity
- Christof Sauer, Evangelische Theologische Facultiet, Leuven, in Belgium
- Daniel Seifemichael, Ecumenical Relations Office of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
- The Rt Revd James Tengatenga, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, USA
- Isaias Paulo Titoce, United Seminary of Ricatla in Mozambique
- Frans Veerman, Director of the World Watch Research Unit of Open Doors International
- Gina A. Zurlo, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA
ContentsSeries PrefaceVolume PrefaceContributors
Introduction: Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa, J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu
Countries
South Africa, Tinyiko Maluleke
Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia and Botswana, James Amanze
Mozambique, Isaias Titoce
Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi, Hany Longwe
Madagascar, Solomon Andriatsimialomananarivo
Mauritius, Rodney Curpanen
Reunion, Jacqueline Andoche and Valérie Aubourg
Seychelles, Comoros, Mayotte and Saint Helena, Todd M. Johnson and Kenneth R. Ross
Kenya and Tanzania, Wanjiru Gitau
Rwanda and Burundi, Tharcisse Gatwa
Uganda and South Sudan, Richard Nnyombi
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia and Djibouti, Tibebe Eshete
Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Luciano Chianeque
Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, Jean-Gottfried Mutombo
Central African Republic, Togo, Ivory Coast, Benin and Cameroon, Elias Bongmba
Nigeria, Elijah Obinna
Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Cephas N. Omenyo
Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde, Simon K. Dossou
Niger, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Mauritania, Emmanuel Foro
Major Christian Traditions
Anglicans, James Tengatenga
Independents, Nicta Lubaale
Orthodox, Daniel Seifemichael and Ralph Lee
Protestants, Setri Nyomi
Roman Catholics, Anthony Egan
Evangelicals, Tony Balcomb
Pentecostals/Charismatics, Deji Isaac Ayegboyin and Michael Ogunewu
Key Themes
Faith and Culture, Mary Getui
Worship and Spirituality, John S. Pobee
Theology, Francis Anekwe Oborji
Social and Political Context, Musa W. Dube and Malebogo Kgalemang
Mission and Evangelism, Esther Mombo
Gender, Isabel Apawo Phiri and Chammah Kaunda
Religious Freedom, Frans Veerman and Christof Sauer
Inter-religious Relations, Evaristi Cornelli
The Bible in African Christianity, Ukachukwu Chris Manus
The Anthropology of Evil, Afe Adogame
Migration, Amélé Ekué
Conclusion
The Future of Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa, Mercy Amba Oduyoye
Appendices
Christianity by Country
Methodology and Sources of Christian and Religious Affiliation, Todd M. Johnson and Gina A. Zurlo
Any seminary wishing to see students engage profitably with the dynamic forms of global Christianity today, and to listen and learn from the world church, should look to purchase this volume (and the other nine in the series!).
A useful and valuable resource for studying African Christianity. The fact that most of the contributions were written by eminent African scholars reinforces the book’s significance and standing.
A very usable and comprehensive overview of Christianity in Africa for scholars to keep on their shelves for easy consultation. The volume’s approachability, recognized authority of individual chapter authors, and clear language also makes it a needed reference for any university library. Each chapter includes a bibliography, giving students a trail to follow to find more information about the topic they are researching.'
This is a massive volume and a veritable treasure trove of facts and analyses on African Christianity...the book combines hard statistical data with analyses by critical insiders of African Christianity and the style is informative and very user-friendly…it will become the standard handbook on African Christianity.'
This useful reference guide to the profile of Christianity in Africa is a reminder of the important religious and cultural shifts that have transformed the continent in very recent times and helps us keep our finger on the pulse of future changes.
