Christianity, Development and Modernity in Africa

Christianity in Africa comes in (at least) two very different forms. An ‘enchanted’ form (found extensively in Pentecostalism) understands even this-worldly events largely in terms of spirit causality, whereas another form (best exemplified by Catholicism) effectively discounts this enchanted worldview and in its focus on development increasingly functions as an NGO. Does the first form further Africa’s development? And to what extent does the second still function as a religion?

When 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 16, 2017
Building 232 Bay State Rd.
Room African Studies Conference Room, Room 505
Contact Name Arlene Brennan
Phone 353-9050
Contact Email arleneb@bu.edu
Contact Organization CURA
Fees Free
Speakers with Paul Gifford, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London