The Palgrave handbook of religion, peacebuilding, and development in Africa

• Autore: Kilonzo Susan M
• Pubblicazione: Cham : , : Springer International Publishing AG, , 2023; ©2023
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (819 pages)
• Disciplina: 299.6
• Altri autori: ChitandoEzra TarusariraJoram
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Religion, Peacebuilding and Development in Africa: An Introduction -- Introduction -- Overview of Africa's Conflicts -- Religion and Religious Peacebuilding: An Overview -- Religion, Peacebuilding and SDG 16 -- Chapters in this Handbook -- Conclusion -- References -- Part I: Contextualising Religion, Peacebuilding and Development in Africa -- Chapter 2: Religion, Peacebuilding, and Development in Africa: A Critical Appreciation -- Introduction -- Operational Definitions -- Case Studies for Religious Conflicts and Religious Peacebuilding -- Bishop Cornelius Korir and the Amani Mashinani Model in Uasin Gishu, Kenya -- Christian-Muslim Joint Efforts in Central Africa Republic -- Catholic-Pentecostal-Muslim Joint Mission in Northern Uganda -- Towards a Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Religion and Peacebuilding in African Religious Studies and Theology: An Overview and Preliminary Evaluation -- Introduction -- Contextual Factors Relevant for Understanding the Growth of Scholarship on Religion and Peacebuilding in Africa -- Growing Interest in Conflict and Violence, and Peacebuilding in Africa, Including Violence Against Women -- Significant Investment in Peacebuilding by Funders and Organisations -- Notable Increase in the Number of Church-Related, Public and Private Universities Offering Peace Studies -- Religion and Peacebuilding in Africa: Summarising Emerging Themes from Within African Religious Studies and Theology -- Multiple Approaches to Religion and Peacebuilding in Africa -- The Dominance of Perspectives from Within Christianity -- Reflections on Islam, and Interfaith Contributions to Peacebuilding in Africa -- Indigenous Approaches to Peacebuilding in Africa -- African Women, Religion and Peacebuilding. ; African Scholarship on Religion and Peacebuilding in Africa: A Critical Appreciation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Religion, Peacebuilding and Development in Africa: Challenges -- Introduction -- Definition of Key Terms -- Religion and Peacebuilding -- Religion and Development -- Religion, Peacebuilding and Development: The Challenges -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: The Bible, Peace Building and Sustainable Development in Africa -- Introduction -- The Need for Peace Building in Africa -- Peace Building and Sustainable Development: Some Theoretical and Methodological Approaches -- The Bible on Peace and Peace Building: A Study of Selected New Testament Texts -- The Bible and Peace Building: Some Suggested Approaches -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 6: Teaching About Religion, Peacebuilding and Development in Africa -- Introduction -- Three Problems -- The First Problem: Female Genital Mutilation/Female Circumcision -- The Second Problem: Witchcraft Accusations -- The Third Problem: Exclusionary Collectivities -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Intersectionalities: Whiteness, Religion, Peacebuilding and Development in Africa -- Introduction -- Agenda 2030: Realising SDG 16 -- Religious Views and Beliefs Matter, Especially in Africa! -- Conflict in Africa: Some Findings from Existing Literature -- Colonisation, Civilisation, Commerce and Christianity: White Supremacy, Whiteness and Violence -- Dismantling White Supremacy and Whiteness for Peacebuilding and Development -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Climate Security and Religion in Africa: Towards Sustainable Development Goals -- Introduction -- Framing Climate Security -- Previous Research: Climate Change and Security Nexus -- Religion and Climate Security in Africa. ; Ushering Religion into the Climate Security Discourse Through the Complexity Theory -- Integrating Techno-science and Religion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Country Case Studies on Religion, Peacebuilding and Development in Africa -- Chapter 9: Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding in Rwanda -- Introduction -- The Historical Context of the Conflict and Genocide in Rwanda -- Religion and Conflict in Rwanda -- Christian Religion and Conflict During the Colonial Period -- Christian Religion in the Post-colonial Period (1962-1994) -- Christian Religion During the 1994 Genocide -- Christian Religion in the Post-Genocide Period -- Religion and Peacebuilding in Rwanda -- Christian Religion and Peacebuilding After Rwanda's Independence Until 1990 -- Religion and Peacebuilding During the 1990-1994 Civil War and 1994 Genocide -- Religion and Peacebuilding After the 1994 Genocide -- Discussion: Learning from Rwanda's Conflict and Peacebuilding Experience -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Building Resilience and Everyday Peace at the Micro-Levels in South Sudan -- Introduction -- Everyday Peace in the Context of a Stalled Peace Agreement -- Enhancing Individual Resilience and Changing Perceptions -- Improving Relations Between Individuals from Different Ethnic Groups -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Developing Transformatively: Religion and Peace Mediation in Nigeria -- Introduction -- Transformative Perspectives on Conflict and Peace -- Religious Peace Work in Nigeria -- The Interfaith Mediation Centre -- Concluding Reflections and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 12: Ethnic and Political Conflicts Resolution in Burundi: The Contribution of Religious Organisations -- Introduction -- Deadly Ethno-political Cleavages Since Independence -- Social Construction of Ethnic Identities with Deadly Consequences. ; Political Cleavages with Recurrent Violence -- Possible Inter-religious Conflicts in Prospect? -- Religious Organisations as Relevant Actors in Resolving Ethno-political Conflicts -- Religious Confessions, a Hierocracy at the Service of Social Cohesion -- Scope of "Universal Brother/Sisterhood" Promotion -- Limitations of Promoting Social Cohesion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Reclaiming Everyday Peace in the Micro-Spaces in Burundi -- Introduction -- Religious Approach to Everyday Peace in a Context of Continuing Conflict -- Changing Individual Perceptions and Transforming Group Relations -- Conflict Resolution in the Micro-Spaces -- Challenges and Lessons -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: Religion and Peacebuilding in Tanzania: Institutionalisation of Interfaith Peace Committee -- Introduction -- Religion and Peacebuilding Revisited -- Interfaith Approach to Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention -- Methods and Objective -- Institutionalisation of Interfaith Peace Committees -- Constitution and Regulations -- Governance Structure -- Secretariat -- Permanent Office -- Budget and Funding -- Relationship with Other Stakeholders -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: Religion and Peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) -- Introduction -- Congolese Identity and Christianity -- Religious Symbolism of Domination and Critique of Missionary Discourse -- The Missionary Experience in the Work of V.Y. Mudimbe -- Transitional Violence -- Peacebuilding Efforts -- SDG 16 Targets -- Conclusion -- Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 16: Religion, Peacebuilding, and Development in Uganda -- Introduction -- The Religious Characterization and Environment in Uganda -- Participation of Religious Institutions in Peacebuilding and Development in Uganda -- Participation of Religious Institution in Peacebuilding in Uganda. ; The Participation of Religious Institution in Development in Uganda -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 17: Indigenous Spirituality, Peacebuilding, and Development in Eswatini -- Introduction -- Religion, Development, and Peacebuilding in the Eswatini Context -- Methodology -- Theoretical Considerations: African Communitarian Ethic -- Conflict and Religion in Africa -- Incwala Ritual as an Enhancer of Peace and Development in Eswatini -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Diverse Religions in Africa, Peacebuilding and Development -- Chapter 18: The Role of Traditional Authorities in the Promotion of Electoral Justice and Peacebuilding in Ghana -- Introduction -- Accounting for Electoral Conflicts and Violence in Africa -- The Values, Norms and Precepts of Traditional Authorities -- The Contentious Transition to Democratic Rule in Ghana -- Traditional Authorities and Conflict Prevention in the Post-Election Period -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 19: Rastafari Insights into Peace-building and Sustainable Development -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework and Research Methodology -- Religious and Political Landscapes in Zimbabwe -- Historical Overview of Rastafari -- Rastafari Insights on Peace-building and Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe -- Becoming Members of a New Race -- Making Peace with Nature -- Prayer for Peace -- Symbolism of Heart and Spear -- Homophobia and Same-Sex Relations -- Chanting Peace, Love and Harmony for Sustainable Development: Critical Reflections -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 20: Islamophobic Agenda: An Analysis of Media Representation of Radicalization and Terrorism in Kenya Since 2000 -- Introduction -- Methodology and Structure -- 'Islam' and 'Muslims': Aligning Violent Extremism and Terrorism with Ethno-Religious Communities. ; Islamic Extremism and Radicalism: Positioning Terror in the Global Challenges of (in)Security and Inclusivity.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Palgrave Handbook of Religion, Peacebuilding, and Development in Africa
• ISBN: 3-031-36829-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910754094103321
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