Theologies of Childhood and the Children of Africa

PDF ISBN

978-1-928396-10-9

e-isbn

978-1-928396-11-6

isbn

978-1-928396-10-9

doi

doi.org/10.4102/aosis.2016.tcca02

pages

360

AOSIS scholarly domain

Theological and Religious Studies

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Theologies of Childhood and the Children of Africa is an open-access book published by AOSIS.

The purpose of this book is to combine perspectives of scholars from Africa on Child Theologies from a variety of theological sub-disciplines and 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 also addresses the global need to hear voices from Africa in this academic field. This book seeks to convey the importance of considering Africa’s children in theologising.

This book was written by theological scholars from Africa, focussing on Africa’s children. It addresses not only theoretical challenges in this field but also provides theological perspectives for ministry with children and for important social change. Written from a variety of theological sub-disciplines, the book is aimed at scholars across theological sub- disciplines, especially those theological scholars interested in the intersections between theology, childhood studies and African cultural or social themes. It addresses themes and provide insights that is also relevant for specialist leaders and professionals in this field.