The Concept of Botho and HIV/AIDS in Botswana

Contents

Table of Contents Introduction by Joseph B. R. Gaie ……......................................xi Chapter One: Botho and HIV/AIDS: A Theological Reflection by Dumi Oafeta Mmualefhe…………...............1 Chapter Two: The Setswana concept of Botho: Unpacking the Metaphysical and Moral Aspects by Joseph B. R. Gaie……...................................................29 Chapter Three: The Maid, Botho, and HIV/AIDS Infections: The Economic and Ethical Perspectives by Innocent S. Botshelo……….....................45 Chapter Four: The Significance of Cultural and Religious Understanding in the Fight against HIV/AIDS in Botswana by Abel B. Tabalaka …................61 Chapter Five: Methods Used to Combat HIV/AIDS in Botswana: Implications for Botho by Sana K. MMolai …........................................................71 Chapter Six: The Ro9le of Religious Education in Promoting Botho: Implications for the Fight against HIV/AIDS by Joseph H. C. Mfuni.........................85 Chapter Seven: Should Prospective Students be Tested for HIV/AIDS Prior to Overseas Scholarship Grants? A Moral Perspective by Joseph B. R. Gaie ……................................................101 Conclusion by Joseph B. R. Gaie …….....................................127 Contributing Authors……….....................................................129 ...