Using ecumenical experiences to respond to new public life challenges
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21609820 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Gaga (0000-0002-9437-1894, University of the Free State), Gift Masengwe (0000-0003-1222-9067, University of the Free State), Bekithemba Dube (0000-0002-6780-5669, University of the Free State) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1018-6441 • E-ISSN: 2305-0853 |
| Publisher | AOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.4102/ids.v58i1.2994 |
| OpenAlex | W4391004746 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 16 |
The description of the history of the church in Zimbabwe highlights the presence of a visibly united church that has been actively involved in supporting public life since the colonial era. The division within the Christian community is not a recent phenomenon but has existed throughout colonial history. The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) serves as an umbrella organisation that aims at re-uniting Christian efforts of Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, and Indigenous traditions, in order to have a collective influence on democratic processes in Zimbabwe. The ZHOCD takes a combative approach towards state tyranny and is proactive in seeking solutions for public life challenges. This active engagement is beneficial for national agendas, that allow citizens to freely choose and join political parties of their preferences. The individual actions and activities of the ZHOCD members contribute towards the overall work of the churches in Zimbabwe. This demonstrates religious confidence in addressing the political and economic impacts on human well-being. By fulfilling its mission and tasks, the ZHOCD actively participates in the shaping public life in Zimbabwe. Contribution: The article contributes towards alternative ecumenical responses to national crises, using the case of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations. These responses can be used by any ecumenical Christian bodies to deal with challenges arising in a state due to political differences and challenges
Christian Church · Christianity · Colonialism · Democracy · Environmental ethics · Indigenous · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Protestantism · Public life · Sociology · African studies and sociopolitical issues · History · Law
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The legacy of Sir Reginald Stephen Garfield Todd in Zimbabwean public life history
‘Prophets of Doom’
Multiplying in the Spirit
Becoming Zimbabwe. A History from the Pre-colonial Period to 2008
Images of Jesus among Christian Women in Harare
Christian Mission and Human Transformation
The Gospel of Jesus Christ and Revolutionary Transformation
Patterns of Missionary and Ecumenical Relationsihps in Zimbabwe
Religion and Comparative Politics
Church and State in Rhodesia
Towards the One-Party State in Zimbabwe
Politics of Repression and Resistance, Face to Face with Combat Theology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |