A critical engagement with theological education in Africa: A South African perspective

Volume editor
Johannes J Knoetze
Volume editor
Alfred R Brunsdon

Synopsis

The higher education landscape has arguably become one of the most arduous to traverse. More so in the African context, where a host of variables continuously challenge educators to reflect critically on their philosophies and practices as they engage an ever-changing audience. In this book, a critical engagement with theological education in Africa is offered. As the book originates from South Africa, it is presented as a South African perspective, although contributors are situated across the African continent and abroad. The common denominator is that all contributors are, in some way or another, invested in theological education in Africa. The main contribution of this collaborative work is to be sought in the insights it offers on four main areas of theological education: A historical and current orientation on theological education in Africa, some paradigm shifts in theological education in Africa, ministerial formation needs versus theological education challenges, and a critical reflection on elective models and methods.

The book presents the original and innovative research of scholars for fellow scholars involved in theological higher education as it is grounded in the respective fields of interest of each contributor. It contributes to a better understanding of the complex African theological higher education landscape that is also mindful of post-COVID-19 realities. Methodologically the work draws on a combination of methods, including literature studies, empirical work, and in some cases, sectional offerings from doctoral studies, as indicated in the various chapters.

Chapters

  • Chapter 1
    A social history of mission and the influences on theological education in Africa
    Johannes J Knoetze
  • Chapter 2
    Current perspectives on theological education in Southern Africa: Achievements and challenges with reference to Africa
    Alfred R Brunsdon
  • Chapter 3
    The epistemic becoming of students in higher education: A decolonial lens
    Mariette Fourie, Emmanuel M. Mgqwashu
  • Chapter 4
    Excellence and renewal of theological education in Africa: The case of ACTEA
    David Tarus
  • Chapter 5
    A missional phenomenon-based learning model for integrative theological education
    Kruger Du Preez
  • Chapter 6
    The importance of African hermeneutics in African theological education
    Elizabeth Mburu
  • Chapter 7
    The importance/precondition of calling for ministerial training in private higher education theological institutions in South Africa
    Godfery Harold, Ronnie Davis
  • Chapter 8
    Consistency and relevance of the curricula of theological training institutions in French-speaking Africa
    Roger Y N'dri
  • Chapter 9
    Utilising accessible mobile technology in teaching Biblical exegesis to undergraduate students within a decolonised South African context
    Philip La G du Toit
  • Chapter 10
    E-Learning for Africa: The relevance of ODEL methods for theological education in Africa
    Kevin G Smith
  • Chapter 11
    Theological education and sustainable development in Zimbabwe: Towards a transformative praxis in doing theology
    Lovejoy Chabata
  • Chapter 12
    Theological education in Africa: Denominational engagement, theological education and training
    Adelaide Catanha
  • Chapter 13
    Church and community transformation and the implications for theological education in Africa: An NGO perspective
    Sas Conradie
  • Chapter 14
    Transformational impact of facilitation over lecturing
    Abraham H Gaga
  • Chapter 15
    #WesternTheological EducationMustFall: The impact of Western theological training on Africa
    Pieter Labuschagne
  • Chapter 16
    Influence of hermeneutics on theological education: A case study at North-West University
    Marius Nel
  • Chapter 17
    Reflective perspectives on theological education in Africa
    Alfred R Brunsdon, Johannes J Knoetze

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