Theologies of Childhood and the Children of Africa

Volume editor
Jan Grobbelaar
Volume editor
Gert Breed

Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to combine perspectives of scholars from Africa on child Theology from a variety of theological sub-disciplines and provide some theological and ministerial perspectives on this topic. The book disseminates original research and new developments in this field of study, especially those relevant to the African context. In the process, it also addresses the global need to hear African voices in this academic field. This book conveys the importance of considering Africa’s children in theologising.

This book was written by African theological scholars, focusing on Africa’s children. It addresses theoretical challenges in this field and provides theological perspectives for ministry with children and for important social change. Written from a variety of theological sub-disciplines, the book is aimed at scholars across theological sub-disciplines, especially those theological scholars interested in the intersections between theology, childhood studies and African cultural or social themes. It addresses themes and provides insights that are also relevant for specialist leaders and professionals in this field.

Chapters

  • Chapter 1
    Resources on Theology and Children
    Jan Grobbelaar
  • Chapter 2
    The grammar of combining the vocabulary of theology, children and Africa
    Jan Grobbelaar
  • Chapter 3
    Task, sources and significance of theologies of childhood
    Marcia J. Bunge
  • Chapter 4
    Childhood in the book Proverbs and in Shona proverbs
    Sampson S. Ndoga
  • Chapter 5
    Jesus and the children in the Gospel of Matthew
    Jan Grobbelaar
  • Chapter 6
    Calvin’s theology of Childhood
    Nico Vorster
  • Chapter 7
    The history of theologies of Childhood in African churches
    Hannes (J.J.) Knoetze
  • Chapter 8
    Hurting children and the dangerous rite of ritual male circumcision
    Alfred Brunsdon
  • Chapter 9
    Welcoming children to the diakonia of the congregation
    Gert Breed

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2016

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