Introduction. A demographic profile of Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa / Gina A. Zurlo -- Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa / J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu -- Countries. South Africa / Tinyiko Maluleke -- Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland / James N. Amanze -- Mozambique / Isaias Paulo Titoce -- Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi / Hany Longwe -- Madagascar / Solomon Andriatsimialomananarivo -- Mauritius / Rodney Curpanen -- Reunion / Jacqueline Anodche and Valerie Aubourg -- Seychelles, Comoros, Mayotte and Saint Helena / Todd M. Johnson and Kenneth R. Ross -- Kenya and Tanzania / Wanjiru M. Gitau -- Rwanda and Burundi / Tharcisse Gatwa -- Uganda and South Sudan / Richard Nnyombi MAfr -- Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia and Djibouti / Tibele Eshete -- Angola and Sao Tome and Principe / Luciano Chanhelela Chianeque -- Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo / Jean-Gottfried Mutombo -- Central African Republic, Togo, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin and Cameroon / Elias Kifon Bongmba -- Nigeria / Elijah Obinna -- Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone / Cephas N. Omenyo -- Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde / Simon Kossi Dossou -- Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso / Emmanuel Foro SJ -- Major Christian traditions. Anglicans / James Tengatenga -- Independents / Nicta Lubaale -- Orthodox / Ralph Lee and Daniel Seifemichael -- Protestants / Setri Nyomi -- Roman Catholics / Anthony Egan SJ -- Evangelicals / Anthony Balcomb -- Pentecostals/Charismatics / Michael Adeleke Ogunewu and Isaac Deji Ayegboyin -- Key themes. Faith and culture / Mary N. Getui -- Worship and spirituality / John S. Pobee -- Theology / Francis Anekwe Oborji -- Social and political context / Musa Dube and Malebogo Kgalemang -- Mission and evangelism / Esther Mombo -- Gender / Isabel A. Phiri and Chammah J. Kaunda -- Religious freedom / Frans Veerman and Christof Sauer -- Inter-religious relations / Evaristi Magoti Cornelli -- The Bible in African Christianity / Ukachukwu Chris Manus -- The anthropology of evil / Afe Adogame -- Migration / Amele Adamavi-Aho Ekue -- 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.
Summary:
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.