Pentecost of the city: Towards an African urban migratory theology
Migration is a growing phenomenon affecting African cities. This article engages the current reality of migrants in the City of Cotonou, Benin, theologically. It re-imagines theological education for Cotonou to flourish by 2050, producing an African urban migratory theology that deeply engages the p...
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| Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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University of South Africa
2022
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Missionalia
Jahr: 2022, Band: 50, Seiten: 6-22 |
| RelBib Classification: | AD Religionssoziologie; Religionspolitik CH Christentum und Gesellschaft FB Theologiestudium KBN Subsahara-Afrika ZB Soziologie |
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Pentecost – City – Migration – Theology – Curriculum
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| Zusammenfassung: | Migration is a growing phenomenon affecting African cities. This article engages the current reality of migrants in the City of Cotonou, Benin, theologically. It re-imagines theological education for Cotonou to flourish by 2050, producing an African urban migratory theology that deeply engages the presence of migrants as contributors to socio-economic development. The central question is: How can theological education prepare Christians in the process of ‘Pentecost of the city’ and build flourishing African cities? In this work, I will engage with the ideas of urban theologians such as Ray Bakke. First, I will present the realities in Cotonou through the results of surveys. Secondly, I will focus on the historical issues of migration. Thirdly, I will explain the concept of ‘Pentecost of the city’ by elaborating arguments for an African Urban migratory theology. By doing that, I will highlight the necessity of change in curriculum. |
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| ISSN: | 2312-878X |
| Enthält: | Enthalten in: Missionalia
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.7832/50-0-390 |