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.
Religion in Public Life in Ghana: A Necessary Conversation
By Abena Kyere, Edwin Adjei Asa, and Ebenezer Bosomprah, University of Ghana-Legon, CIHA Blog Editorial Assistants and Luce Graduate Fellows
While the world continues to battle with coronavirus, the ‘little’ […]
“Human Dignity” as a Criterion for Continental Reconstruction: A Theological Approach
Today, we run the second theological piece in our two-part series focusing on the idea of reconstruction as a framework for the restoration of human dignity in Africa. Read the […]
The Importance of African Theology of Reconstruction in Contemporaneity
The CIHA Blog presents two theological reflections focusing on the idea of reconstruction as a framework for the restoration of human dignity in Africa. Here we bring to you the […]
A Theologian’s Thoughts on God and the Coronavirus
Introductory note by CIHA Blog Editorial Assistant, Bangirana Albert Billy: Considering that Africa and the world are currently grappling with a less known pandemic, academics from various disciplines and notably, […]
A Contextual Bible Study on Xenophobia
Following yet another spate of xenophobic attacks targeting mostly foreign nationals of African descent living in some parts of South Africa in August this year, debates emerged towards finding […]
Telling the Ujamaa Centre’s Story
Introduction by Rev Sithembiso Zwane, Deputy Director, Ujamaa Centre and Rev Prof Simangaliso Kumalo, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Co-Editor, The CIHA Blog: The Ujamaa Centre celebrated its 30th anniversary this […]