Biblical Studies, Theology, Religion and Philosophy: An Introduction for African Universities

Contents

Contents Acknowledgements ..........................................................................................v Introduction .....................................................................................................1 Part One: Biblical Studies Chapter One: The Bible: A History of Interpretation and Methods (Johanna Stiebert, Univesity of Tennessee) .............................................. 11 Chapter Two: An Overview of the Old Testament (Lovemore Togarasei, University of Botswana) ...........................................................................37 Chapter Three: Major Themes in the Old Testament (Masego Kanis and Lovemore Togarasei, University of Botswana) .................................. 53 Chapter Four: A Survey of the New Testament (Lovemore Togarasei , University of Botswana) ........................................................................... 69 Chapter Five: Major Themes in the New Testament (Tlali Lerotholi National University of Lesotho) .............................................................. 89 Chapter Six: Religion, Race, Gender and Identity (Musa W. Dube, University of Botswana) ......................................................................... 107 Chapter Seven: Reading and Understanding the Bible as an African (James N. Amanze University of Botswana) ............................................ 115 Part Two: Theology Chapter Eight: Introduction to Christian Theology: Its Tasks and Methods (James N. Amanze, University of Botswana) ............................ 139 Chapter Nine: African Theology: A Contextual Analysis of Zimbabwe (Tabona Shoko, University of Zimbabwe) ............................................... 163 vii viii Chapter Ten: Rethinking the Role of Liberation Theology (Moji Africa Ruele, University of Botswana) ............................................177 Chapter Eleven: Major Themes in Black Theology (Francis C. L. Rakotsoane, National University of Lesotho) ................. 201 Chapter Twelve: What is in a Name?-Forging a Theoretical Framework for African Women’s Theologies (Isabel Apawo Phiri and Sarojini Nadar, University of Kwazulu-Natal) ..................................213 Chapter Thirteen: Theology of African Independent Churches (Obed N. Kealotswe, University of Botswana) ....................................... 229 Part Three: Religious Studies Chapter Fourteen: Introduction to Religious Studies (Francis Rakotsoane, National University of Lesotho)............................................ 251 Chapter Fifteen: Phenomenology of Religion (Ezra Chitando, University of Zimbabwe) ......................................................................... 263 Chapter Sixteen: African Traditional Religions in Contemporary Africa: Challenges and Prospects (James N. Amanze, University of Botswana) ......................................................................... 283 Chapter Seventeen: Christianity in Africa in the 20th Century (Fidelis Nkomazana, University of Botswana) ........................................ 313 Chapter Eighteen: Africa’s Muslims: Expressing Their Religious Identity (Muhammed Haron, University of Botswana) .......................................... 343 Chapter Nineteen: Hinduism and Buddhism: An introduction (Garth Mason, University of Botswana) .................................................381 Part Four: Philosophy Chapter Twenty: A General Introduction to Philosophy: Its Tasks and Methods (T. A. Chimuka, University of Zimbabwe) ................................ 399 Chapter Twenty One: Logic, Critical Thinking, and Science (I. B. Ikpe, University of Botswana) ........................................................ 415 Chapter Twenty Two: Introduction to Epistemology (Louis M. Manyeli, National University of Lesotho) ............................... .437 i x Chapter Twenty Three: African Philosophy (John Ayotunde Bewaji, University of West Indies) ......................................................... 457 Chapter Twenty Four: Moral Theories (Simon Mawondo, National University of Lesotho) ............................................................... 495 Chapter Twenty Five: Applied Ethics ( Joseph B. R. Gaie, University of Botswana)......................................................................... 517 Chapter Twenty Six: Philosophical Metaphysics in Africa (Kipton Jensen, University of Botswana) ............................................ ..539 Bibliography .................................................................................................. 555 Contributors...................................................................................................591 Index of Personal Names...................................................................................595 Index of Subjects...........................................................................................600 ...