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A History of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians 1989-2007

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NyaGondwe Fiedler
2017
Published by: Mzuni Press
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When African Theology was first formulated, women played just a small role. In 1989 Mercy Amba Oduyoye set out to change this by creating the Circle of Concerned African Theologians in order to them a voice. The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians is an African Baby, born in an ecumenical surrounding. Though there were other movements addressing the issue of gender inequalities in church and society, circle theologies are distinct from other women's liberation movements in that they are theologies formed in the context of African culture and religion. This book traces the Circle history from 1989 to 2007.

Table of Contents

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Cover

Half Title, Title Page, Copyright

Contents

pp. 5

Abbreviations

pp. 6

Introduction

pp. 7-9

Chapter 1: Mercy Amba Oduyoye as Mother and Leader of the Circle (1989-1996)

pp. 10-40

Chapter 2: Growth of the Circle under Consecutive Continental Leaders (1989-2007)

pp. 41-54

Chapter 3: Local Chapters and the Growth of the Circle (1989-2017)

pp. 55-81

Chapter 4: Birth and Growth of the Circle in Malawi (1993-2017)

pp. 82-115

Chapter 5: The Role of Zones, Regions and Study Commissions in the Growth of the Circle

pp. 116-131

Chapter 6: Contributions of the Circle to Theological Education

pp. 132-148

Chapter 7: The Circle, Women and Development

pp. 149-163

Chapter 8: Celebrating Maturity: 28 Years of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians (1989-2017)

pp. 164-174

Bibliography

pp. 175-187

Index

pp. 188-197

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