Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Combines empirical data and original analysis in a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa

This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.

Key Features

• Profiles of Christianity in every country in Sub-Saharan Africa including clearly presented statistical and demographic information
• Analyses of leading features and current trends written by indigenous scholars
• Essays examining each of the major Christian traditions (Anglicans, Independents, Orthodox, Protestants, Roman Catholics, Evangelicals, Pentecostals/ Charismatics)
• Essays exploring key themes such as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, inter-faith relations, slavery, anthropology of evil, and migration

Contributors

• Afe Adogame, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA
• James N. Amanze, University of Botswana
• Jacqueline Andoche, University of Reunion
• Solomon Andriatsimialomananarivo, Langham Partnership Coordinator for Literature in Francophone Africa
• J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon, Accra, Ghana
• Valerie Aubourg, Catholic University of Lyon
• Deji Isaac Ayegboyin, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• Anthony Balcomb, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Elias Kifon Bongmba, Rice University
• Luciano Chanhelela Chianeque, Catholic University of Angola
• Evaristi Magoti Cornelli, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Rodney Curpanen, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Mauritius
• Simon Kossi Dossou, All Africa Conference of Churches’ Special Envoy to West and Central Africa
• Musa W. Dube, University of Botswana
• Anthony Egan, SJ, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
• Amélé Adamavi-Aho Ekué, Ecumenical Institute at the Château de Bossey in Switzerland
• Tibebe Eshete, Michigan State University
• Emmanuel Foro, Hekima University College in Nairobi, Kenya
• Tharcisse Gatwa, Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences, Butare, Rwanda
• Mary N. Getui, Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya
• Wanjiru M. Gitau, Africa International University
• Todd M. Johnson, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA
• Chammah J. Kaunda, University of South Africa, Pretoria
• Malebogo Kgalemang, University of Botswana
• Ralph Lee, Holy Trinity Theological College of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Addis Ababa
• Hany Longwe, University of Livingstonia in Malawi
• Nicta Lubaale, Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC)
• Tinyiko Maluleke, University of Pretoria
• Ukachukwu Chris Manus, The National University of Lesotho
• Esther Mombo, St. Paul's University, Limuru, Kenya
• Jean-Gottfried Mutombo, United Evangelical Mission, Dortmund, Germany
• Richard Nnyombi, Ugandan Catholic priest
• Setri Nyomi, Senior Pastor at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana
• Elijah Obinna, Hugh Goldie Lay/Theological Training Institution, Arochukwu, Nigeria
• Francis Anekwe Oborji, Pontifical Urban University in Rome
• Mercy Amba Oduyoye, Trinity Theological Seminary, Accra, Ghana
• Michael Adeleke Ogunewu, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso
• Cephas N. Omenyo, University of Ghana, Legon
• Isabel Apawo Phiri, University of KwaZulu-Natal
• John S. Pobee, University of Ghana
• Kenneth R. Ross, Edinburgh University School of Divinity
• Christof Sauer, Evangelische Theologische Facultiet, Leuven, in Belgium
• Daniel Seifemichael, Ecumenical Relations Office of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
• The Rt Revd James Tengatenga, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, USA
• Isaias Paulo Titoce, United Seminary of Ricatla in Mozambique
• Frans Veerman, Director of the World Watch Research Unit of Open Doors International
• Gina A. Zurlo, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA