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    ISBN: 9781786410825
    Imprint: Langham Global Library
    Format: Paperback
    Dimensions (mm): 229 x 152 x 12
    Publication Date: 28/02/2025
    Pages: 224
    Series: ICETE Series
    Language: English

    Empowering Voices

    African Women in Theological Education

    Edited By
    Felicia Chinyere Priest
    and
    Verena Schafroth
    and
    Marilyn Naidoo

    £15.99

    The voices of women in church and society have long been overshadowed by patriarchal norms. Shining light on the hidden histories and raising awareness of women’s issues in theology, particularly in the African context, this collaborative work seeks to empower women to become influential leaders and agents of change in their respective spheres.

    From exploring the biblical basis for women in leadership to existing in a male-dominated Christian world, this diverse collection of scholars draws from their own experiences and expertise to produce this thorough exploration of gender issues in theology. Presenting detailed research into the challenges and potential of women in theological education and an astute understanding of the importance of male and female collaboration to redefine gender roles and relations, these essays encourage the empowerment of female leadership in theological education and other Christian contexts in Africa.

    Author Bios

    Felicia Chinyere Priest
    (Edited By)

    FELICIA CHINYERE PRIEST has a PhD in theology from Africa International University, Kenya. She serves as the dean of academic a  airs at West Africa Theological Seminary, Nigeria, and as an adjunct faculty at Africa International University, Kenya.

    Verena Schafroth
    (Edited By)

    VERENA SCHAFROTH has a PhD in educational leadership from Columbia International University, South Carolina, USA. She is the ACTEA engagement director for women in theological education in addition to serving as the regional consultant for the Overseas Council Europe.

    Marilyn Naidoo
    (Edited By)

    MARILYN NAIDOO has a DTh in practical theology from the University of Zululand, South Africa, and serves as a professor of practical theology at the University of South Africa.

    Endorsements

    One of the most remarkable changes in African theological education over the past fourdecades has been the growing participation and contribution of women. This valuable book explores this encouraging trend, analyzes its current status and practically addresses the continuing challenge for the future, particularly for women faculty. For those looking for an informed and informative text on the topic, this is it.

    Scott Cunningham, PhD
    Senior Consultant,
    Mesa Global

    This book, focusing primarily on theological education, challenges the church to use its diversity, two wings, when it comes to leadership. Through discussing the historical and social history of patriarchalism, it then outlines how it can escape from this lopsided structure to address the urgent issues of the broken world where it is called to serve.

    Jurgens Hendriks, PhD
    Emeritus Professor Practical Theology and Missiology,
    Network for African Congregational Theology Advisor,
    Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

    This is a significant book that deserves a wide readership because of its subject matter and Afrocentric approach to engendering theological education for the people of God. The diversity of the authors on the subject matter provides timely, refreshing and provocative illustrations of the complexities and solutions on women and theological education. This original, valuable and thought-provoking work adds to the growing literature on women and theological education.

    Esther Mombo, PhD
    Professor, School of Theology,
    St. Paul’s University, Kenya

    This book insightfully deepens the reader’s understanding of the perspectives of women and men who have wrestled with complex theological themes and issues. It brings to the fore critical discussions around the biblical foundation of women in ministry, women’s experiences in the theological space, scrutiny of masculinities, development of the ever-evolving role of women, and many other critical and relevant themes.

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

    Table of Contents

    1. Foreword
    2. Author Introductions
    3. Introduction
    4. Part 1
    5. 1 Changing Roles of Women in African Society: The Experiences of Women in Theological Education
      Sophia Chirongoma
    6. 2 Undoing Epistemic Injustice against African Women in Theological Education
      Marilyn Naidoo
    7. 3 Biblical Foundation for Women in Leadership Mercy Uwaezuoke Chukwuedo
    8. 4 Masculinities and Developments in the Evangelical Tradition
      Kevin Muriithi Ndereba
    9. Part 2
    10. 5 Excellence in Theological Education in Africa through Gender Equity
      Verena Schafroth
    11. 6 Exploring the Relationship between Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction among Female Faculty in Theological Education in Africa
      Victor Priest Chukwuma and Felicia Chinyere Priest
    12. 7 Alternative Leadership Styles: Learning from Women in Leadership – Women in the Bible Who Changed the Course of History
      John K. Jusu
    13. Part 3
    14. 8 Exploring the Impact of Academic Mentoring on the Career Development of Female Faculty Members in Theological Institutions in Africa: A Strategic Perspective
      Nathan H. Chiroma
    15. 9 Advocacy Policies and Guidelines in Support of Women in Theological Education in Africa
      David Tarus and Elkanah K. Cheboi
    16. 10 African Female Theologians: Challenges and Opportunities for Publications
      Sibonokuhle Ncube and Martine Audéoud

    Contributors

    Kevin Muriithi Ndereba

    KEVIN MURIITHI NDEREBA has a PhD in practical theology from the University of South Africa. He is the head of the Department of Practical Theology at St. Paul’s University, Kenya, and a research fellow at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He is the co-founder of Apologetics Kenya and serves in the executive leadership of the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology (ASET) and the International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry (IASYM). He also holds a certificate in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology, California, USA.


    Felicia Chinyere Priest

    FELICIA CHINYERE PRIEST has a PhD in theology from Africa International University, Kenya. She serves as the dean of academic a  airs at West Africa Theological Seminary, Nigeria, and as an adjunct faculty at Africa International University, Kenya.


    John Jusu

    JOHN JUSU (PhD) is a missionary of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa, seconded to the Africa International University in Nairobi, Kenya. He is an ordained minister of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Sierra Leone. He is currently on an extended leave of absence from the university and is serving with the Overseas Council International as Africa Regional Director. He works extensively on transformational curriculum issues in response to the context in which formal and non-formal education happens in Africa. His expertise is in understanding the epistemological frameworks of Africans striving to go into pastoral and teaching ministries of the church in Africa, and how that understanding may influence educational practices. In light of this expertise, John serves as Curriculum Consultant for the More Than a Mile Deep – Global Curriculum, Supervising Editor for the Africa Study Bible, Senior Researcher for the Africa Leadership Study, and member of the Global Associates for Transformational Education. John is also involved in faculty development for many educational initiatives in Africa. John is married to Tity. They have three children.


    Nathan Chiroma

    NATHAN CHIROMA is the Dean of the school of Theology and acting Head of department of Children and Youth ministry at Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi Kenya and a research Associate, department of practical theology and Missiology, University of Stellenbosch. He has been serving in theological education for the last 30 years, following his work as a pastor spanning different countries. Nathan has a PhD in Practical Theology from the University of Stellenbosch.


    David Kirwa Tarus

    David Kirwa Tarus currently serves as Executive Director of the Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA), a project of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa. Previously, he served as a lecturer and Deputy Principal at AIC Missionary College, an affiliate institution of Scott Christian University. David is a graduate of McMaster Divinity College (PhD in Christian Theology), Wheaton College Graduate School (MA, Historical and Systematic Theology) and Scott Christian University (bachelor of theology). He is the author of A Different Way of Being: Toward a Reformed Theology of Ethnopolitical Cohesion for the Kenyan Context (Langham Academic), co-editor of Christian Responses to Terrorism: The Kenyan Experience (Wipf & Stock) and has written many articles. His research interests are theological anthropology, ecclesiology and social issues. He is an ordained minister of the Africa Inland Church, Kenya.

    Elkanah K. Cheboi

    Elkanah Kiprop Cheboi holds a PhD in Theological Studies (New Testament) from Africa International University, Nairobi, Kenya. Currently, he is a lecturer in Theology and Biblical Studies at Kabarak University, Kenya. In the past, he served as a local church pastor and as a chaplain in a mission hospital and nursing college. He is also the Founder and Director of ShahidiHub Africa, a Christian organization that deals with news perspectives, Christian research and publications.


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