African Theology Matters is a fascinating set of study sessions, led by Jaiye Edu and Gary Eaborn. Africa is now home to the fastest growing Christian population in the world. By the middle of the 21st century, some 40 per cent of the world’s Christians will live in sub-Saharan Africa. African voices are increasingly shaping global Christianity. To understand the future of the Church, we need to listen to African theologians.
In this series Jaiye and Gary introduce six leading figures in African theology. Each of these theologians presents ideas which can inspire our own approaches to mission, scripture, theology and ethics. Each session introduces a theologian’s life and thought, with space for discussion, and takes place in person in the Church Hall on five consecutive Sundays from 18 January, 3.45-4.45pm. Tea/coffee is available in the Ambulatory from 3.30pm.
The last session takes place at 3.45pm Sunday 15th February afternoon in the church Hall, and will consider two moral thinkers together – Benezet Bujo (1940 2023) and Desmond Tutu (1931-2021). Bujo, a Roman Catholic theologian, developed an African ethic based on community, ancestral veneration, and community discussion (palaver). Tutu, an Anglican archbishop, developed a theology of ubuntu (our shared humanity, and was tireless in his pursuit of peace, justice, and reconciliation in South Africa, before and after apartheid.
No previous knowledge is required or assumed, all are welcome.
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