Exploring Religion, Faith, and Tradition
Discussions of how religion and faith intersect with politics, culture, and society in Africa, including the roles of faith-based NGOs in humanitarian work.
Track Changes: Context and Boko Haram
In our ongoing series, “Track Changes,” we link to online content that we have found to be problematic in its assumptions, framing, or language and provide a question or thought(s) […]
From Our Editors: On Poverty Tourism
posted by Tanya Schwarz
A few weeks ago, an advertisement came across our desk for a “slum tour” of the Old Fadama district of Accra, Ghana. The description says:
“Meet your […]
In the News: Bible Study Publication Focuses on Economic Justice
Christian Aid, Jubilee Debt Campaign, and All We Can: Methodist Relief and Development have put together six bible studies that bring together economic issues and biblical teachings.
Entitled […]
Writing women, gendering history: What would it mean to look at the 20th anniversary of South Africa’s democracy from the perspective of Nokuthela Dube?
On 11 September 2014 the CIHABlog editorial team at UKZN joined the UKZN’s College of Humanities to celebrate and reflect on the first 20 years of the post-apartheid South Africa, […]
Christians as citizens in a democratic society
Rethinking democracy in South Africa through religious spectacles continues to pose a formidable challenge to systems of governance even in the contemporary political space. Renowned religious leaders and activists have […]
“Brave, Just Men” – Luthuli, Mandela, and South Africa’s Jericho Road (Part 3)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has launched an initiative to foster good governance through the memory and works of fervent liberation icons. Rev. Dr Allan Boesak recently spoke at the University’s […]
“Brave, Just Men” – Luthuli, Mandela, and South Africa’s Jericho Road (Part 2)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has launched an initiative to foster good governance through the memory and works of fervent liberation icons. Rev. Dr Allan Boesak recently spoke at the University’s […]
“Brave, Just Men” – Luthuli, Mandela, and South Africa’s Jericho Road (Part 1)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has launched an initiative to foster good governance through the memory and works of fervent liberation icons. Rev. Dr Allan Boesak recently spoke at the University’s […]