African Theology
AFRICAN CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
By Benezeri Kisembo, Laurenti Magesa and Aylward Shorter
ISBN 9966-21-382-1
256 pages
1st reprint 2010
Price: US$ 8.00This book presents an attempt by Africa to do her own socio-religious research and to respond theologically to her own social problems. In particular it is meant for pastors, religious teachers and social workers, as well as to the various levels of leadership in the churches.
AFRICAN THEOLOGY
The Contribution of the Pioneers (Vol. 1)
Edited by Bénézet Bujo and Juvenal Ilunga Muya
ISBN 9966-21- 883-1
200 pages
Publication 2003
Price: US$ 6.00 This book gathers several authors who have contributed to the advancement of African theological thought. The book challenges a new generation of theologians to continue to deepen the work of inculturation begun by their predecessors.
ANATOMY OF INCULTURATION
Transforming the Church in Africa
By Laurenti Magesa
ISBN 9966-21-939-0
312 pages
1st reprint 2007
Price: US$ 10.00An important book on the subject of inculturation. The author provides evidence concerning the ways churches and individuals are relating Christianity to their traditional religious, social and moral practices.
CREATION IN "THE CATECHISM OF ...
A Basis for Catechesis in Post-Colonial Africa
By J. Njoroge wa Ngugi
ISBN 9666-21-849-1
320 pages
Publication 2002
Price: US$ 10.00Within the background of African Christian theology and in context of the post-colonial/apartheid era, the study explores the implication of the Christian doctrine of creation for the renewal and transformation of humanity in Africa. Since evangelised inculturation is high on the agenda of the Church in Africa, this work takes on the challenge of inculturation with a special emphasis on catechesis.
FORMATION OF CHRISTIAN ...
By Richard N. Rwiza
ISBN 9666-21-193-4
152 pages
Publication 2001
Price: US$ 6.00Analyzing the root of the dichotomy between the formation of Christian conscience and the actual life experienced by Christians in modern Africa, the author attempts to point out direction and orientation.
FROM CRISIS TO KAIROS
By A.E. Orobator
ISBN 9966-08-103-8
288 pages
Publication 2005
Price: US$ 10.00This study attempts a contextualised theological study of the Church in Africa, an approach which situates and examines the Church in relation to a set of critical issues: HIV/AIDS, refugees, and poverty.
INCULTURATING THE CHURCH IN...
Theological and Practical Perspective
By Various Authors, edited by Cecil McGarry and Patrick Ryan
ISBN 9666-21-600-7
272 pages
Publication 2001
Price: US$ 6.00In Inculturating the Church in Africa the pivotal conciliar document, Lumen Gentium, is presented. This is followed by an anthology of essays. The latter collection aims to contribute to the debate on the deepening of the process of inculturation in Africa. Behind the assorted papers lies a wealth of parish, educational, administrative and special ministry experiences.
KEY TO THE AFRICAN HEART (THE)
Justin De Jacobis
By Maria Luisa Mazzarello & Neghesti Micael
ISBN 99-66-08-1161-5
104 pages
Publication 2006
Price: US$ 4.00The life of St Justin De Jacobis and his apostolic work in Abyssinia are highlighted. It is an interesting piece of history concerning catechesis and inculturation.
PLEA FOR CHANGE OF MODELS FOR...
By Bénézet Bujo
ISBN 9666-08-480-0
208 pages
Publication 2009
Price: US$ 10.00In this book, the author presents research which will lead to a discussion on the problems of marriage and family life. His aim is towards the anthropological fundamental principle of African Marriage. In the second part he deals with concrete questions.
THEOLOGY BREWED IN AN AFRICAN...
By Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator
ISBN 9966-08-364-2
152 pages
Publication 2008
1st reprint 2009
Price: US$ 9.00While explaining basic Christian beliefs, Theology Brewed in an African Pot also clarifies the differences between an African view of religion and a more Eurocentric understanding of religion. Using a framework of excerpts from Chinua Achebe's well-known novel, Things Fall Apart, Orobator introduces the major themes of Christian doctrine: God, Trinity, Creation, Grace and Sin, Jesus Christ, Church, Mary, the Saints, Inculturation, and Spirituality.
AFRICAN RELIGION
The Moral Traditions of Abundant Life
By Laurenti Magesa
ISBN 9966-21-386-4
256 pages
3rd reprint 2008
Price: US$ 8.00 The author takes the moral traditions as the starting point to analyse and present African Religion. He explores African insights into this moral universe which derives from God, and concludes that 'the basis of African morality is the promotion of human life.'
AFRICAN THEOLOGY
The Contribution of the Pioneers (Vol. 2)
Edited by Bénézet Bujo and Juvenal Ilungu Muya
ISBN 9966-08-157-7
272 pages
1st reprint 2008
Price: US$ 10.00 It continues to present the lives and the works of the pioneers of the African Theology. It highlights the lives and works of ten authors from both French and English-speaking Africa, and also includes the text of The Declaration of the 1977 Pan-African Meeting of the Third World Theologians in Accra.
CLOSENSESS OF THE GOD OF OUR ...
An African Approach to the Incarnation
By Masumbuko Mununguri
ISBN 9666-21-411-9
112 pages
Publication 1998
Price: US$ 3.50 A book that attempts to explain how, in Africa, traditional beliefs in God can be interpreted in the light of Christianity. It will interest students, lecturers, religious, missionaries and all those who want to know more about the African culture.
ETHICAL DIMENSION OF COMMUNITY..
The African Model and the Dialogue between the North and the South
By Bénézet Bujo
ISBN 9666-21-336-8
240 pages
Publication 1998
1st reprint 2010
Price: US$ 7.00 This interesting book explores the communitarian dimension of African ethics, by exposing the sub-Saharan African world view and anthropology. The thoughts presented here are meant to give an impulse for further reflection.
FOUNDATIONS OF AN AFRICAN ETHIC
Beyond the Universal Claims of Western Morality
By Bénézet Bujo
ISBN 9966-21-870-x
216 pages
Publication 2003
Price: US$ 10.00 This study has two parts: the first considers the foundations of African ethics and provides an introduction to the anthropology of the ethics; the second part discusses the question of whether an ethic that emphasises the community does not deprive the individual of his or her identity.
INCULTURATION IN SOUTH AFRICAN...
By Various Authors
ISBN 9666-21-541-7; 152 pages
Publication 2000
Price: US$ 6.00The book is made up of essays written by various authors touching three key areas: pastoral inculturation, liturgy and spirituality. Their aim is to produce a theology that is explicitly inculturated in Africa.
JESUS OF AFRICA
Voices of Contemporary African Christology
By Diane B. Stinton
ISBN 9966-21-952-8
304 pages
Publication 2004
1st reprint 2007
Price: US$ 10.00The author explores Christology by French and English-speaking African scholars and clergy while reporting on how African lay Christians view Jesus. The book provides a fascinating picture of the inculturation of the Holy Word and of the position of Jesus in modern African Christianity.
PASTORAL CIRCLE REVISITED (THE)
A Critical Quest for Truth and Transformation
By Frans Wijsen, Peter Henriot and Rodrigo Mejía (Eds)
ISBN 9966-08-113-5
264 pages
Publication 2006
Price: US$ 8.00Scholars and religious professionals explore the use of the pastoral circle in parish and community life as well as in higher education settings.
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES...
Capturing the New Moment
J. Healey and J. Hinton (Eds)
ISBN 9966-08-116-x
224 pages
Publication 2006
Price: US$ 5.00 An excellent summary of the work of SCC worldwide.
TOWARDS AN AFRICAN NARRATIVE ...
By J. Healey & D. Sybertz
ISBN 9966-21-187-x; 400 pages
Publication 1996
5th reprint 2005
Price: US$ 5.00 The author's attempt to help us look at God's creation and its beauty to see the saving message of Christ. Through the use of African oral traditions they present a deep spirituality as well as theological and philosophical insights.
theological reflections for the 21st century
AFRICAN THEOLOGY COMES TO AGE
Theological Reflections for the 21st Century
By Laurenti Magesa (Ed)
ISBN 9966-08-549-1
176 pages
Publication 2010
Price: US$ 7.00This fifth volume of the Ecumenical Symposium of Eastern African Theologians (ESEAT) Series.
RELIGION AND HEALTH IN AFRICA
Reflections for Theology in the 21st Century
By Adam K. arap Chepkwony (Ed)
ISBN 9966-08-138-0
118 pages
Publication 2006
Price: US$ 6.00This second volume is an exploration by Ecumenical Symposium of Eastern Africa Theologians (ESEAT) on how healing is perceived and practised in African religion and Christianity. In this volume, most of the articles focus on the influence of African religion on health.
URBAN MINISTRY IN AFRICA
Theological Reflections for the 21st Century
By Chinwe M. A Nwoye (Ed)
ISBN 9966-08-549-1
176 pages
Publication 2010
Price: US$ 5.00 This book, the fourth volume in the Ecumenical Symposium of Eastern Africa Theologians (ESEAT) Series, addresses the question: to what extent is the Church ministering effectively in African cities? This volume provides essential reading for scholars, pastors, students and all those concerned about urban ministry.
CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF THE...
Theological Reflections of the 21st Century
Edited by N. W. Ndung'u and P. N. Mwaura
ISBN 9966-08-104-6
176 pages
Publication 2005
1st reprint 2010
Price: US$ 8.00 The first book of a new series by the Ecumenical Symposium of Eastern Africa Theologians (ESEAT) investigating various aspects of African Christianity.
RELIGION AND POLITICS IN AFRICA
Theological Reflections for the 21st Century
By Peter I. Gichure and Diane B. Stinton (Eds)
ISBN 9966-08-359-6
143 pages
Publication 2008
Price: US$ 9.00This third volume of the Ecumenical Symposium of Eastern African Theologians (ESEAT) Series, seeks to identify and address some of the major concerns regarding religion and politics within selected contexts of Africa. As the authors reflect on various social issues, they seek to examine the role of Christians in matters such as peace, justice, reconciliation, and good governance.
