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African Pentecostalism from African Perspectives : Volume 1: Methods
African Pentecostalism from African Perspectives : Volume 1: Methods
Autore Chitando Ezra
Edizione [1st ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (256 pages)
Altri autori (Persone) TogaraseiLovemore
MasenoLoreen
Collana Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies
ISBN 9783031698842
9783031698835
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Chapter 1: Introduction: African Scholars and the Study of African Pentecostalism -- Introduction -- A New Field of Study Emerges: Mapping the Contours of the Study of African Pentecostalism -- An Aspect of Christianity in Africa or an Autonomous Field of Study? -- The Study of African Pentecostalism Taking Shape: An Overview -- Contributions by Scholars from the Global North -- African Scholars and the Study of African Pentecostalism: Some Preliminary Notes -- Historical Approaches -- Social Scientific Approaches -- Theological and Philosophical Approaches -- Gender -- Biblical Studies -- Chapters in This Volume -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Interpreting Pentecostalism and the Changing Religious Landscape in Africa -- Introduction -- The New Face of African Christianity: Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements -- Beginnings of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements -- Locating Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements in African Christianity -- The Agenda for Further Research -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: African Pentecostalism: A Preliminary Study of Approaches and Key Issues -- Introduction -- Complex Challenges in the Study of African Pentecostalism -- Evaluating the Phenomenology of Religion -- Gender-Based Violence -- Political Theology: The Biases Explained -- Revisiting the Insider-Outsider Debate with Special Reference to the Study of African Pentecostalism -- Potential Limitations of African Scholarship on African Pentecostalism -- Towards Dialogue in Scholarship on African Pentecostalism -- Approaches to the Study of African Pentecostalism -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Encountering African Pentecostalism: Methodologies and Evolving Tendencies -- Introduction -- Background to the Study of African Pentecostalism -- Approaches and Methodologies.
Church History -- Theology -- Missiology -- Evolving Tendencies -- Major Challenges in Studying African Pentecostalism -- The Contribution of African Pentecostalism to Human Flourishing -- The Contribution of African Pentecostalism to Global Pentecostalism -- The Future of African Pentecostalism -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: From Face-to-Face to Online: Changing Spaces and Voices in African Pentecostalism -- Introduction -- Being Slain in the Spirit and the Toronto Blessing in Johannesburg -- An Anglican Priest in a Foreign Land -- A Lived Theology from Lived Experiences -- Different Spaces, Different Lenses, Different Theologies: On Studying African Pentecostals -- Murky Boundaries and Muddied Theologies -- Women, Mediated Religion and Failing States: Some Critical Issues Going Forward -- Faith, Capitalism and Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Women, Empowered and Enslaved -- Media and Religion: Mediation of Faith -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Investigating African Pentecostalism: The Problems, Prospects and Rewards of a Multi-sited Ethnography -- Introduction -- Continuous Negotiation for access -- Boundless Nature of the Field -- Time and Financial Resources -- Making Sense of a Patchwork of Data Collected -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Studying African Pentecostalism: One Woman Scholar's Journey -- Introduction -- My Journey into Pentecostalism -- BA Honours Student (1994): Taking the Baby Steps in Research -- Faith and Practice at a Crossroads: Being an Academic of Religion at University -- Studying African Pentecostalism: The Methodological Options -- Studying African Pentecostalism as an "Insider": Revisiting the Emic/Etic Debate -- Key Aspects of African Pentecostalism: Clarifying My Personal Position -- African Pentecostalism vs African Initiated Churches (AICs): Siblings or Distant Cousins?.
Studying African Pentecostalism: Frustrations and Joys in the Field -- Exploring Unchartered Territory: The Future of the Study of African Pentecostalism -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: "Are you Pentecostal?" Personal Experiences in the Study of African Pentecostalism -- Introduction -- The Beginnings of My Journey with Pentecostalism -- Initial Challenges -- Themes Addressed -- Methodologies Employed -- The Future of African Pentecostal Studies: My Thoughts -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Tracing a Personal Journey Towards Women in African Pentecostalism -- Introduction -- My Personal Journey Towards Women in African Pentecostalism -- Pentecostalism in Kenya -- Essay 1: Modes of Legitimation by Female Pentecostal-Charismatic Preachers in East Africa-A Comparative Study in Kenya and Tanzania (Mhando et al. 2018) -- Essay 2: "The Glory is Here!" Faith Brands and Rituals of Self-Affirmation for Social Responsibility in Kenya -- Essay 3: Prayer for Rain-A Pentecostal Perspective from Kenya (Maseno 2017) -- Emerging Patterns from the Essays -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Pentecostal Scholarship in Uganda: Trends, Trajectories and Challenges -- Introduction -- The Context of Recent Studies on African Pentecostalism in Uganda -- Scholarship on Pentecostalism in Uganda -- The Insider-Outsider Motif -- The Curriculum and Funding Gaps -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: The Study of Zambian Pentecostalism by Zambian Scholars: A Review -- Introduction -- The Context of Cheyeka's Scholarly Work on Pentecostalism in Zambia -- Cheyeka's Interest in Pentecostalism -- Cheyeka's Methodological Approaches to Pentecostalism in Zambia -- Cheyeka's Thematic Areas in the Study of Pentecostalism -- Achievements and Challenges in the Study of Pentecostalism in Zambia -- Gaps in the Study of Pentecostalism in Zambia -- Conclusion.
References -- Chapter 12: African Scholarship on African Pentecostalism in Diasporic Contexts: An Overview -- Introduction -- African Scholars on African Pentecostalism in Europe: A Summary -- African Pentecostalism in Europe: An Overview of the Major Themes -- African Scholars on African Pentecostalism in the Diaspora: Summarising Potential Additional Themes -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: A Review of African Scholarship on African Pentecostalism and the Natural Environment -- Introduction -- African Pentecostalism -- African Pentecostal Responses to Ecological Problems -- The Potential of African Pentecostalism for Ecology -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
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African Pentecostalism from African Perspectives : Volume 2: Themes
African Pentecostalism from African Perspectives : Volume 2: Themes
Autore Chitando Ezra
Edizione [1st ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (248 pages)
Altri autori (Persone) TogaraseiLovemore
MasenoLoreen
Collana Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies
ISBN 3-031-67829-X
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Intro -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of images -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Themes in African Pentecostalism -- Introduction -- The Study of African Pentecostalism by African Scholars: An Overview of Some of the Enabling Factors -- Themes in African Pentecostalism -- The Context -- Chapters in This Volume -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: "A Weapon of Mass Destruction or Mass Salvation for Women in Africa?" African Pentecostal Women Scholars and the Bible -- Introduction -- "My Bible Says!" The Bible in African Pentecostalism -- African Women's Scholarship on African Pentecostalism, the Bible and Women: A Summary -- Madipoane Masenya [ngwan'a Mphahlele] -- Rosinah Mmannana Gabaitse -- Kudzai Biri -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: 'I know that God is my own doctor!' Mobility in Search of Divine Healing Among Cameroonian Women Migrants in Cape Town, South Africa -- Introduction -- Migrancy and Divine Healing: Scholarly Debates -- Religious Healing: A Panacea for Existential (In)Security? -- A Note on Methodology -- Migrancy and Pentecostalism: Seeking a Close Relationship with God -- Trans-local Fluidities: Mobility in Search of Divine Healing (Physical/Spiritual) -- Pentecostal Churches as Citadel of Miraculous Healing: From Virtual to Trans-local Fluidities -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Faith Healing Ministries, Gender, and Poverty: Implications for Development in Africa -- Context: Faith Healing, Poverty, and the Implications for Development in East Africa -- Scholarly Expositions on Faith Healing Ministries in Tanzania and Agenda 2063 -- Pentecostalism and Spiritual Revivalism in Tanzania -- Gender, Poverty, and Idioms of Health and Healing in Tanzania -- Faith Healing, Poverty, and Gender: Implications on Development as Aspired in Agenda 2063.
Conclusion: Faith Healing Ministries in Tanzania-A Challenge to Agenda 2063 -- References -- Published and Unpublished Sources -- Archives and Newspapers -- Websites and Social Blogs -- Chapter 5: Ghanaian Pentecostal-Charismatic Churches, Women, and the Challenge of Masculinity -- Introduction -- Situating Masculinity Globally and in Pentecostal-Charismatic Churches in Africa -- Pentecostalism and Women -- Male Dominance in Pentecostal-Charismatic Core Practices -- Conclusion -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 6: The Eucharist in the Time of COVID-19: Adaptations and Transformations in Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) Church in Kenya -- Introduction -- Grounded Theology -- The CITAM Church -- COVID-19 in Kenya -- The Eucharist in CITAM -- Adaptation and Adaptation Theory -- Adaptation in the Eucharist Drink Element in CITAM -- Adaptation in the Priestly Mandate to Households -- The Space in Which the Eucharist Is Administered -- Analysis -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Pentecostal Miracles on Trial? Reviewing Responses to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Africa Eye's Documentary on TB Joshua -- Introduction -- Displaying Wondrous Feats? Miracles, the Media and African Pentecostalism -- "We Have Always Told You So": Supporters of the Documentary on TB Joshua -- Questioning the Questioning of the Man of God: Critics of the Documentary -- Interpreting the Responses to the Documentary on TB Joshua: A Preliminary Review -- Some Implications for the Study of Pentecostalism (and Religion) in Africa -- Acknowledging the Diversity of African Pentecostalism -- Sexual Violence against Women in African Pentecostalism/Religions -- Studying Those Who Leave African Pentecostalism/Religion -- The Challenges of Scholarly Neutrality -- Re-opening the Debate on "Gullibility" in African Pentecostalism/Religion -- Conclusion -- References.
Chapter 8: African Pentecostalism, Good Governance, and Nigerian Megachurches -- Introduction -- Religion, Politics, and Governance in Nigeria: An Overview -- African Pentecostalism, Nigerian Megachurches, and Good Governance -- The Power Structure of Megachurches -- The content of Megachurch Theology -- The Social Dynamics of Megachurches -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Pentecostal Charismatic Christianity (PCCs), Religious Pilgrimage and Local Livelihoods in Harare -- Introduction -- Religious Tourism in Africa -- Conceptual Framework: Sustainable Livelihoods -- New PCCs and Religious Tourism in Zimbabwe -- Religious Tourism and Local Economic Growth -- Religious Tourism and Employment Creation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: The Irony of Poverty Amidst Claims of Abundance in Africana Pentecostal Settings? In the Present But Looking Back and Forward -- Introduction -- Propagating Other-Worldly Theologies Amidst Harsh Realities in This World? -- Intersections Between Religion, Africanness and Poverty: The Pan-African Seminar on Religion and Poverty -- Looking Back at the Ghana Experiences -- Insights from the Pan-African Seminar in Kenya -- Reviewing the Pan-African Seminar Experiences in Jamaica -- The Pan-African Experiences in the African-American Context -- Towards a Poverty-Conscious Africana (Pentecostal) Theology? -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: African Scholars and African Pentecostalism: Achievements, Challenges and Possible New Directions -- Introduction -- African Scholars and the Study of African Pentecostalism: Summarising the Areas of Engagement -- Defining African Pentecostalism -- Prayer, Healing and Deliverance -- Prosperity -- Development -- Gender -- Sexuality -- Politics -- Mobility and Diaspora -- Other Themes -- Summarising the Achievements of African Scholars Studying African Pentecostalism.
African Scholars and African Pentecostalism: Summarising the Challenges -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
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African Perspectives on Religion and Climate Change / Ezra Chitando, Ernst M. Conradie, Susan M. Kilonzo
African Perspectives on Religion and Climate Change / Ezra Chitando, Ernst M. Conradie, Susan M. Kilonzo
Autore Chitando Ezra
Pubbl/distr/stampa Taylor & Francis, 2022
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (254 p.)
Disciplina 201/.65095
Collana Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora
Soggetto topico Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African Studies
Social sciences
Soggetto non controllato christianity
environment
indigenous religion
islam
religious authority
ISBN 1-00-314790-9
1-000-58758-4
1-003-14790-9
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Introduction / Ezra Chitando -- African traditional religion and climate change : perspectives from Zimbabwe / Tabona Shoko -- The climate crisis : mitigation and control through Emaswati indigenous knowledge / Sonene Nyawo -- The nexus between indigenous beliefs on environment and climate change adaptation amongst the Sengwer in Embobut Forest, Kenya / Loreen Maseno & King'asia Mamati -- An African ecofeminist appraisal of the value of indigenous knowledge systems in responding to environmental degradation and climate change / Lilian C. Siwila -- Women, indigenous knowledge systems and climate change in Kenya / Susan Mbula Kilonzo -- Putting words into action : the role of the church in addressing climate change in Ghana / Beatrice Okyere-Manu and Stephen Nkansah Morgan -- The mainline churches and climate change in Uganda / David Andrew Omona -- An overview of the response of Catholics in Africa to the Laudato Si's call for creation care / George C. Nche -- Youth and climate change in the United Church of Zambia / Damon Mkandawire -- Hinduism and climate change in Africa / Elizabeth Pulane Motswapong -- Risk reduction interventions, building resilience and adaptation to climate change in northeastern Kenya : a review of the response by the Islamic Relief Worldwide / Hassan Juma Ndzovu -- The religio-spiritual and sacred dimensions of climate-induced conflicts : a research agenda / Joram Tarusarira and Damaris S. Parsitau -- African religious leaders and climate change financing / Veronica Nonhlanhla Gundu-Jakarasi -- Climate change as a multi-layered crisis for humanity / Ernst M. Conradie.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910567779303321
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Taylor & Francis, 2022
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