Religion, gender, and wellbeing in Africa

Foreword / Esther Mombo -- Foreword / Elias Kifon Bongmba -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Encountering "the Voice" of Wellbeing in African Contexts / Chammah J. Kaunda -- The Transferability of Selected Theologies of Isabel Apawo Phiri on HIV and -- AIDS Prevention and Care to Christia...

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Contributors: Kaunda, Chammah J. 1982- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lanham Boulder New York London Lexington Books 2021
In:Year: 2021
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Africa / Religion / Wellness / Gender-specific role
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
CB Christian life; spirituality
CH Christianity and Society
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Women (Africa) Social conditions
B Well-being (Africa) Religious aspects
B Religion and culture (Africa)
B Women and religion (Africa)
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Summary:Foreword / Esther Mombo -- Foreword / Elias Kifon Bongmba -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Encountering "the Voice" of Wellbeing in African Contexts / Chammah J. Kaunda -- The Transferability of Selected Theologies of Isabel Apawo Phiri on HIV and -- AIDS Prevention and Care to Christian Women in Southern Malawi / Rachel NyaGondwe Fiedler -- Pastoral Care and Social Support for Elderly Orphans in the Era of HIV and AIDS / Lucy Thokozile Chibambo -- Covid-19 and Violence against Women and Children in Zambia: A Gendered Perspective / Bridget Nonde Masaiti Mukuka -- Religion, Women's Reproductive Health and Rights: Engagement of Religion in Implementation of The International Conference on Population and Development Program of Action (ICPD Poa) / Lydia Mwaniki -- The Role of Religion in Public Life: COVID-19 and Gender-based Violence in Kenya / Martin Munyao and Elizabeth Kithuka -- COVID-19, Masculinities, and Religion in South Africa / Buhle Mpofu -- Restoring Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Abigail's Model of Courage, Faith, Humility, and Forgiveness / Esther Lubunga Kenge -- Identity, Masculinity, and Contested Domains in Africa's "Religious" Conflicts / Sokfa F. John -- Listening to the Voices from Below on Marital Violence and Silence: The Case of Judges 19 / Sinenhlanhla S. Chisale -- (Mis- or Re-)Interpretation of Islam Sacred Text, Marriage, and Spirituality / Sindile Ngubane-Mokiwa -- Pentecostalism, African Tradition, and Singleness in Zimbabwe / Kudzi Biri -- Politics of Spousal Shaving of Pubic Hair: The Narrativity of Bemba Marriage and Hidden Violence Against Women / Mutale Mulenga-Kaunda -- The Impact of Theological Education of Pastors' Wives in the Baptist Convention of Malawi (BACOMA) / Molly Longwe -- Conclusion: Isabel Apowa Phiri on Religion and Wellbeing in Africa / Julius M. Gathogo and Chammah J. Kaunda.
"Religion, Gender, and Wellbeing in Africa argues that religion and spirituality continue to occupy a central position in the relational and social experiences of many Africans and, as such, it is within a religio-spiritual framework that ideas and practices related to most African women and their wellbeing are interpreted and formulated"--
Item Description:"This book is dedicated to the honor of Professor Isabel Apowa Phiri."
Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:179361802X