Religions in Contemporary Africa

An Introduction

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
Cover of the book Religions in Contemporary Africa by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu ISBN: 9781351260701
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 28, 2019
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
ISBN: 9781351260701
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 28, 2019
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Religions in Contemporary Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the three main religious traditions on the African continent, African indigenous religions, Christianity and Islam. The book provides a historical overview of these important traditions and focuses on the roles they play in African societies today. It includes social, cultural and political case studies from across the continent on the following topical issues:

  • Witchcraft and modernity
  • Power and politics
  • Conflict and peace
  • Media and popular culture
  • Development
  • Human rights
  • Illness and health
  • Gender and sexuality

With suggestions for further reading, discussion questions, illustrations and a list of glossary terms this is the ideal textbook for students in religion, African studies and adjacent fields approaching this subject area for the first time. 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Religions in Contemporary Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the three main religious traditions on the African continent, African indigenous religions, Christianity and Islam. The book provides a historical overview of these important traditions and focuses on the roles they play in African societies today. It includes social, cultural and political case studies from across the continent on the following topical issues:

With suggestions for further reading, discussion questions, illustrations and a list of glossary terms this is the ideal textbook for students in religion, African studies and adjacent fields approaching this subject area for the first time. 

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Industrial Turn in World History by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Strategic Learning in a Knowledge Economy by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Monetary Statecraft in Brazil by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Understanding Physical Development in the Early Years by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Rethinking the Mathematics Curriculum by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Schools or Markets? by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book 11 September 2001 by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Marriage, Love, Caste and Kinship Support by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Doing Harder Time? by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Philosophy of Education by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Governing Financial Services in the European Union by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Scientific Approaches to Consciousness by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Reason and Rationality in Health and Human Services Delivery by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book The Golf Course by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
Cover of the book Media Consumption and Everyday Life in Asia by Laura S. Grillo, Adriaan van Klinken, Hassan J. Ndzovu
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy