Religion and Development in Africa

What is development? Who defines that one community/ country is “developed”, while another community/ country is “under-developed”? What is the relationship between religion and development? Does religion contribute to development or underdevelopment in Africa? These and related questions elicit qui...

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Altri autori: Chitando, Ezra (Redattore, Altro) ; Gunda, Masiiwa Ragies 1975- (Redattore, Altro) ; Togarasei, Lovemore 1971- (Redattore, Altro) ; Kügler, Joachim (Redattore) ; Kaunda, Chammah J. 1982- (Altro) ; John, Sokfa France (Altro) ; Chimuka, Tarisayi Andrea (Altro) ; Maseno-Ouma, Loreen Iminza 1978- (Altro) ; Kilonzo, Susan Mbula (Altro) ; Ndzovu, Hassan J. (Altro) ; Haron, Muhammed 1955- (Altro) ; Atiemo, Abamfo Ofori (Altro) ; Motswapong, Elizabeth Pulane (Altro) ; Siwila, Lilian Cheelo (Altro) ; Mwale, Nelly (Altro) ; Chita, Chita Joseph (Altro) ; Kaunda, Mutale M. (Altro) ; Awuah-Nyamekye, Samuel (Altro) ; Omona, Andrew David (Altro) ; Kiriaghe, Uzziah Maate (Altro) ; Gathogo, Julius Mutugi (Altro) ; Nyawo, Sonene (Altro) ; Munhenzva, Petronella (Altro) ; Maseko, Lindiwe Princess (Altro) ; Nyahuma, Blessing (Altro) ; Taringa, Beatrice (Altro) ; Taringa, Nisbert Taisekwa (Altro) ; Dube Shomanah, Musa W. 1964- (Altro) ; Berman, Sidney K. (Altro) ; Machingura, Francis (Altro) ; Gusha, Ishanesu Sextus (Altro) ; Mwandayi, Canisius (Altro)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Libro
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Bamberg University of Bamberg Press 2020
In: Bible in Africa studies (volume 25)
Anno: 2020
Periodico/Rivista:Bible in Africa studies volume 25
Exploring religion in Africa 4
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Subsaharisches Afrika / Sviluppo economico / Raccolta di saggi
Altre parole chiave:B Atti del convengo
B Développement économique - Afrique - Aspect religieux
B Africa Religione
B Africa
B Religione
B Economic Development (Africa) Religious aspects
B Economic development - Religious aspects
B Afrique - Religion
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Riepilogo:What is development? Who defines that one community/ country is “developed”, while another community/ country is “under-developed”? What is the relationship between religion and development? Does religion contribute to development or underdevelopment in Africa? These and related questions elicit quite charged reactions in African studies, development studies, political science and related fields. Africa’s own history, including the memory of marginalisation, slavery and exploitation by global powers ensures that virtually every discussion on development is characterised by a lot of emotions and conflicting views. In this volume scholars from various African countries and many different religions and denominations contribute to this debate.
ISBN:3863097351
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.20378/irb-47759