THE WISDOM OF NYA MODO AND AFRO-GLOBALIZATION

  • Starts: 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025
  • Ends: 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025
In the Ewondo language of Central Africa, a nya mdo, or “mother of man,” refers to a wise person, often an elder, whose social influence fosters communal cohesion, ethical guidance, and a sense of hope. In this lecture honoring nya mdo Fr. Daniel Harrington, S.J., Dr. Jean-Luc Enyegue, S.J. explores how nya modo can be used as a conceptual framework for interpreting African Christianity and its role within the global Church. He argues that this concept provides a compelling model for the theological reflection, positioning African Christianity as as source of hope for African communities and the world at large. Presentation of the Alumni Distinguished Service Award Speaker:  Jean Luc Enyegue, S.J. Director, Jesuit Historical Institute in Africa Lecturer in Church History, Hekima University College Advance Registration Required - Click the link to register.
Location:
Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, Chestnut Hill Campus
Link:
https://htmldbprod.bc.edu/prd/f?p=458:2:::::P2_GPM_PROGRAM_LIST_ID:3190