Re-imagining ecumenical theology in Africa : towards promoting the African Union Agenda 2063

Diplôme Master d'études avancées Re-imagining ecumenical theology in Africa : towards promoting the African Union Agenda 2063 eng 2024-06-11 author Anthony Ishaya 413019 director Gangloff Parmentier Elisabeth 842132 services communs de la faculté autonome de théologie protestante (FT) director Jeftić Andrej 35 Through a decoloniality framework that emerges from the embodied and embedded theological experience of the ex-colonised religio-cultural situation, this research explores how a reimagining ecumenical theology in Africa can support and promote Aspiration Five of Agenda 2063. The Aspiration focuses on building an Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, values and ethics. It speaks of the integrity of African diversity in culture, language, and religions as a basis of strength that contributes to cultivating a robust sense of identity and pride towards socio-political and economic development on the continent. Through an exploratory methodological design, the research argues for a more nuanced and broad understanding of African ecumenical theology that resonates with African culture, heritage, and values. Such ecumenical theological engagements stand in deep historical recognition and continuation of the contributions of African theologians grappling with the issues of cultural identity, heritage, and values. The research proposed that reimagining ecumenical theology to promote Aspiration Five of Agenda 2063 should include memory, resistance, and creativity. Strategies for promoting Agenda 2063 include ecumenical theological education, ecumenical gatherings, and intentional collaboration with religious, non-religious, and governmental organisations working to implement Agenda 2063. The AU Agenda 2063 must be communicated harmoniously with the church’s social, cultural, and theological teachings. Thus, theological training must be relevant to Agenda 2063, whose objective is the flourishing and well-being of the continent. Dewey 200 Master of Advanced Studies in Ecumenical Studies 6 Faculté autonome de théologie protestante 6 false 5b72d255-a6cd-4c08-88f5-01e4702645b0 Master thesis Private ANTHONYIshaya_MAS203-24_Pages40.pdf 507577 application/pdf ab4d2b2c6f8fb534f915f93fce6f0dd91dca072c652e52e127c4af242438e6f5 closedAccess Faculté autonome de théologie protestante

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