Higher Theological Education in Africa: Christian Voice in Public Universities

Higher theological or religious education in Africa is usually pursued in ecclesiastical seminaries or private accredited and denominationally supported universities. Most public universities, without a historical link with a religious tradition, would ordinarily not engage in typically theological...

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Auteur principal: Appiah-Kubi, Francis 1962- (Auteur)
Collaborateurs: Nonterah, Nora Kofognotera
Type de support: Imprimé Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: 2023
Dans: Concilium
Année: 2023, Numéro: 5, Pages: 15-23
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Subsaharisches Afrika / Études de théologie / Études de science des religions / Changement
RelBib Classification:AH Pédagogie religieuse
FB Formation théologique
KAJ Époque contemporaine
KBN Afrique subsaharienne
Sujets non-standardisés:B Theological Education
B Africa
B PUBLIC universities & colleges
B Religion
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Résumé:Higher theological or religious education in Africa is usually pursued in ecclesiastical seminaries or private accredited and denominationally supported universities. Most public universities, without a historical link with a religious tradition, would ordinarily not engage in typically theological studies due to several challenges: identity crisis and employability after graduation. This article examines the challenges and prospects of higher theological studies in Africa, especially Anglophone West Africa. It focuses on the prospects of theological studies within public universities of Africa with specific reference to Ghana.
ISSN:0010-5236
Contient:Enthalten in: Concilium