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Amplifying Unheard African Women Theologians

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvTelesia K Musili,Rosalind Hinton,Telesia K. Musili

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Even today, there are still great swathes of theological discourse which remain unheard and ignored by the dominant Western theological establishment. This scholarly textbook highlights the invaluable contributions of African women theologians, often overshadowed by gender biases and colonial legacies. Through meticulous research, it unveils their unique methodologies, shaped by storytelling and orality, to address theological, historical, and socio-political issues. By contextualizing challenges and mapping decolonial advances, the text offers a vital platform for these marginalized voices. Utilizing primary sources such as interviews and historical documents, it underscores the urgency of amplifying diverse theological perspectives. This work advances discussions towards inclusive, life-affirming theological paradigms, crucial for fostering equitable global discourse.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-10-30
Mått140 x 216 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor144
FörlagSCM Press
ISBN9780334066569

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Telesia K. Musili is a lecturer at the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya. She is also a research fellow at the University of South Africa. Musili is the National Coordinator of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians. Her research interests revolve around the intersection of religion, ethics, media, and the environment, specifically focusing on contemporary issues affecting women and society. Rosalind Hinton is an oral historian, independent scholar, educator, and activist. She is a cultural editor of the journal Cross Currents. She is a co-founder and participant in the Wikipedia User: Group Women in Religion dedicated to writing cis and transgender women and women of color in religion onto Wikipedia. She is co-chair of the Women’s Caucus Biographies Panel for the American Academy of Religion.

Introduction1 Afua Kuma: The Redemptive Currencies of Boundaryless Faith, Embodied Spirituality, and Theological ImaginationRuth Amwe, Princeton Theological Seminary2 Jeannie Dove: Theologies of Spiritual Healing in African ContextsMichael Hamilton, Principia College3 Hannah Wangeci Kinoti: A Champion of Value-laden African EthicsEdith Chamwama, University of Nairobi4 Comfort Max-Wirth: Pentecostal-Charismatic Decolonialism through Truth-TellingDeborah Fulthorp, Grand Canyon University5 Linda Ochola-Adolwa: Unpacking African Women Theologians Epistemologies between Social Justice and Decoloniality in KenyaDamaris Parsitau, Nagel Institute- Calvin University6 Alphama Kinyua: A Journey of Faith, Culture and Liberation Jackline Makena7 Brigalia Bam: Decolonizing Women’s Leadership Roles in South AfricaLinda Naicker, University of South Africa8 Kerike Christiana Dabale: Mission of a Mother of the United Methodist Church in NigeriaYoknyam Dabale9 Dorcas O. Akintunde: Gender and African Biblical HermeneuticsItohan M. Idumwonyi , Gonzaga University10 Rev. Martha Mwale: The Bold, Undaunted, and Dynamic First Female Parish Minister of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of LivingstoniaJoyce Mlenga, Mzuzu University