Byang Kato

Based on fresh research and presented with verve and insight, this study of Africa’s pioneering evangelical theologian, Byang Kato, represents a singular contribution towards a better, fuller understanding of Kato, his life and his legacy. This volume will be a benchmark for all Kato research going forward.

Paul Bowers, PhD
Former Director,
Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) andInternational Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE)

Aiah’s book is a laboratory or information bank, a mine of an important jewel of evangelical theology. Every evangelical will do well to have it in order to avoid common pitfalls and to fortify mainstay biblical conscience for the current generation and future posterity.

Master Oboletswe Matlhaope, PhD
General Secretary,
Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA)

Byang Kato: The Life and Legacy of Africa’s Pioneer Evangelical Theologian is a rare gem that discusses the contributions of a very important African figure and the father of African evangelicalism. Christian leaders, pastors, students and historians will find this book a rare resource. I highly recommend it without reservation.

David Tarus, PhD
Executive Director,
Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA)

1. Abstract
2. Acknowledgements
3. List of Abbreviations
4. Chapter 1
   Introduction
1. General Background for the Study
2. Problem Statement
3. Research Questions
4. Importance of Study
5. Research Design and Methodology
6. Delimitations of the Study
7. Overview
5. Chapter 2
   A Synopsis of the Life and Times of Byang Kato
1. Introduction
2. Sources of Information for the Biography
3. Socio-political and Cultural Context of Kato’s Time
4. Birth and Early Childhood
5. Dedication as Fetish Priest and Rite of Passage to Manhood
6. Conversion to Christianity, Spiritual Formation and Elementary Education
7. Marriage and Family Life
8. Further Education
9. Vocation and Ministry
10. Background to Theological Debates
11. Global Engagement
12. Kato’s Tragic Demise
13. Byang Kato’s Accomplishments
14. Failures and Deficiencies of Kato
15. Conclusion
6. Chapter 3
   Byang Kato’s Theological Legacy in Biblical Hermeneutics, African Christian Identity and Evangelical Theological Education
1. Introduction
2. Kato’s Hermeneutics
3. Kato’s Contribution to African Christian Identity
4. Kato’s Contribution to Evangelical Theological Education in Africa
5. Summary of Kato’s Theological Legacy
6. Kato’s Theological Pitfalls
7. Current State of the Church in Africa in View of Kato’s Theological Legacy
8. Contemporary Resonance of Kato’s Hermeneutics, Identity and Theological Education
9. Legacy of Mission and Culture Debates
10. Conclusion
7. Chapter 4
   Theological and Biblical Foundations for African Christian Identity, Hermeneutics and Evangelical Theological Education
1. Overview
2. Tenets of Evangelicalism as Background to Kato’s Theology
3. Historical Sketch of the Development of Evangelical Orthodoxy
4. Theological and Biblical Foundations of Kato’s Theological Legacy
5. Summary and Conclusion
8. Chapter 5
   A Model for Biblical Fidelity in African Evangelical Christianity
9. Introduction
1. Outline of Kato’s Theological Construct
2. Description of Kato’s Theology
3. Summary
10. Chapter 6
    Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
1. Introduction
2. Summary of the Study
3. Conclusions of the Study
4. Contributions of the Study
5. Recommendations of the Study
11. Bibliography