Religious Beliefs and Knowledge Systems in Africa

Religious Beliefs and Knowledge Systems in Africa

by Nicole Griffin and Toyin Falola
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 21/09/2021

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Key to African studies is understanding the knowledge systems of the continent and her diaspora. The representation and understanding of Africa are dependent on the observer’s definition of knowledge. Afrocentric knowledge is comprised of a collection of political, religious, and indigenous belief systems. Religious Beliefs and Knowledge Systems in Africa begins with deconstructing the Western philosophy of knowledge before defining and exploring the epistemic disciplines of Africa. It transcends postcolonial critique, through an Afrocentric approach to knowledge divided into three key themes. The first of these is the African worldview, exploring knowledge through eldership, witchcraft, and divination. This is followed up by kingship ideology and epistemologies, exploring discussing how politics, religion, and belief shape African society. Finally, the world religion chapter examines Christianity, Islam, and Pentecostalism in their impact on African ways of knowing. This book calls to action new fields of study in universities, encouraging a greater understanding of African ways of knowing through more nuanced disciplines.

ISBN:
9781538150252
9781538150252
Category:
Politics & government
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
21-09-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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