Theologies of Childhood and the Children of Africa
Grobbelaar, Jan
Theologies of Childhood and the Children of Africa - South Africa AOSIS 20170331
Open Access
The purpose of this book is to combine perspectives of scholars from Africa on Child Theologies from a variety of theological sub-disciplines to provide some theological and ministerial perspectives on this topic. The book disseminates original research and new developments in this study field, especially as relevant to the African context. In the process it addresses also the global need to hear voices from Africa in this academic field. It wants to convey the importance of considering Africa’s children in theologising. The different chapters represent diverse methodologies but the central and common focus is to approach the subject from the viewpoint of Africa’s children. The individual authors’ varied theological sub-disciplinary dispositions contribute to the unique and distinct character of the book. Almost all chapters are theoretical orientated with less empirical research, although some of the chapters refer to empirical research which the authors have done in the past.
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English
aosis.2016.tcca02
10.4102/aosis.2016.tcca02 doi
Christian theology
Theology Child Theology Practical Theology Systematic Theology Childhood studies African Socio-cultural Africa Holistic Child Development Circumcision God Gospel of Matthew Jesus John Calvin Kingship and kingdom of God
Theologies of Childhood and the Children of Africa - South Africa AOSIS 20170331
Open Access
The purpose of this book is to combine perspectives of scholars from Africa on Child Theologies from a variety of theological sub-disciplines to provide some theological and ministerial perspectives on this topic. The book disseminates original research and new developments in this study field, especially as relevant to the African context. In the process it addresses also the global need to hear voices from Africa in this academic field. It wants to convey the importance of considering Africa’s children in theologising. The different chapters represent diverse methodologies but the central and common focus is to approach the subject from the viewpoint of Africa’s children. The individual authors’ varied theological sub-disciplinary dispositions contribute to the unique and distinct character of the book. Almost all chapters are theoretical orientated with less empirical research, although some of the chapters refer to empirical research which the authors have done in the past.
Creative Commons
English
aosis.2016.tcca02
10.4102/aosis.2016.tcca02 doi
Christian theology
Theology Child Theology Practical Theology Systematic Theology Childhood studies African Socio-cultural Africa Holistic Child Development Circumcision God Gospel of Matthew Jesus John Calvin Kingship and kingdom of God