Overview

There is a growing realization that religion plays a major role in development, particularly in the Global South. Whereas theories of secularization assumed that religion would disappear, the reality is that religion has demonstrated its tenacity. In the specific case of Zimbabwe, religion has remained a positive social force and has made a significant contribution to development, particularly through the Zimbabwe Council of Churches. This has been through political activism, contribution to health, education, women’s emancipation, and ethical reconstruction. This volume analyzes the contribution of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches to development in the country.

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Author:   Ezra Chitando
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783030416058

ISBN 10:   3030416054
Pages:   223
Publication Date:   23 May 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1.   Introduction: The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and Development in Zimbabwe - Ezra Chitando   2.   Chapter 1 The Zimbabwe Council of Churches, Politics and Development from 1980 to 2015 - Munetsi Ruzivo   3.   Chapter 2 Together for Development? The Zimbabwe Council of Churches, Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference and the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe - Molly Manyonganise     4.   Chapter 3 Quo vadis the Catholic Church and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches? Exploring the ‘mine is right’ dilemmas in the path to Christian unity in Zimbabwe - Canisius Mwandayi and Theresa Mugwidi     5.   Chapter 4 The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and ‘Crisis’ Ecumenical Groups - Joram Tarusarira     6.   Chapter 5 The Church, Praxis Theology and Development in Zimbabwe - Richard S. Maposa     7.   Chapter 6 Church-Politics nexus: An analysis of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) and political engagement - Ashton Murwira and Charity Manyeruke   8.   Chapter 7 The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and the Ethical Reconstruction of Zimbabwe - Tarisayi A. Chimuka   9.   Chapter 8 Church-related Hospitals and Health-care provision in Zimbabwe - Sophia Chirongoma     10. Chapter 9 Church Women’s Organisations: Responding to HIV and AIDS in Contemporary Zimbabwe - Tabona Shoko and Tapiwa P. Mapuranga     11. Chapter 10 The Significance of Church Related Universities in the Reconstruction of Zimbabwe - Solmon Zwana   12. Chapter 11 The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and Women’s Empowerment - Tapiwa P. Mapuranga     13. Chapter 12 The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and the Prophetic Mission of the Church - Jimmy Dube   14. Chapter 13 The Theology of Enough: An Agenda for the 21st Century Church in Zimbabwe - Bednicho Nyoni

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Ezra Chitando is a Professor of History and Phenomenology of Religion at the University of Zimbabwe. He is also Theology Consultant on HIV and AIDS for the World Council of Churches Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy.

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