Repositioning Theological Institutions for Urban Ministry - A Case for the Kampala Evangelical School of Theology (KEST)

The unprecedented urbanisation trends in Africa have not been matched with the corresponding theological formation and praxis that is consciously oriented towards the urban in terms of curriculum, pedagogy and spirituality. Nevertheless, theological institutions can be active stakeholders in their c...

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Auteur principal: Akatukunda, Emmanuel (Auteur)
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Langue:Anglais
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Publié: University of South Africa 2023
Dans: Missionalia
Année: 2023, Volume: 51, Pages: 21-40
RelBib Classification:CH Christianisme et société
KBN Afrique subsaharienne
RJ Mission
ZB Sociologie
Sujets non-standardisés:B Kampala
B Urban Ministry
B Flourishing African Cities
B Urban Africa
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