The Denial of African Agency: A Decolonial Theological Turn
- 30 April 2015
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Black Theology
- Vol. 13 (1), 73-92
- https://doi.org/10.1179/1476994815z.00000000048
Abstract
In this article, I argue for the recovery of a form of materio-spirituality-centred thought and wisdom for reconstructing an African theo-pedagogy for theological education for the decolonization of the mind. The aim of this work is to suggest how one can reclaim and reconstitute the core materio-spirituality features that are innovating and can provide the backbone for African theological education for the decolonization of the mind, without romanticizing, over-mythologizing or camouflaging harmful aspects of African life. This is important in enabling change without abandoning an entire religio-cultural anchor and without losing sight of the impact of modernity.Keywords
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