Today, we at The CIH Blog begin our second annual conference. This year, the conference, “Religion, Governance, and Humanitarianism in Africa,” is taking place in South Africa over the next two days. We look forward to sharing the papers and presentations from the conference on the Blog with our readers. We are proud to present our program for the conference below:
CIHA Blog Conference (19 – 20 October)
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Religion, Governance and Humanitarianism in Africa
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome note: Prof Simangaliso Kumalo (University of KwaZulu-Natal & SMMS)
9: 20 – 9:25 Introduction of DVC: Prof Nobuhle Hlongwa (Acting Dean SRPC, UKZN)
9:30 – 9:45 Keynote Speech: Prof Cheryl Potgieter (DVC, College of Humanities – UKZN).
9:50 – 11:45 Panel I: Religion in Political and Cultural Governance in Africa
CHAIR: Prof Cilas Kemedjio (University of Rochester)
Prof Gerald. O. West (University of KwaZulu-Natal):
Religion as a site of struggle: lessons from the Bible as a site of struggle in South Africa.
Dr Federico Settler (University of KwaZulu-Natal):
Religion and Violence in the #FeesMustFall Movement: A Fanonian Critique.
Rev Edwin C. Sanders Jr. II (Metropolitan Interdenominational Church, Nashville,
Tennessee & Scientific Advisory Board – PEPFAR): A critique of how the ‘Culture of Oppression” in Africa is perpetuated by conservative religious responses to need.
Prof Roderick Hewitt (University of KwaZulu-Natal): The Politics of Prayer: A Missio-political Critique of National Prayer Breakfasts in Jamaica since 2001.
Prof Ebenezer O. Babatunde (Kansas University): Man of God, Subject of Veneration: Pastors, Politics, and Changing Forms of Authority in Africa.
Ms Carrie Reiling (University of California, Irvine): How Local Women’s Peace-building Organizations Integrate Interfaith Perspectives
11:45 – 12:00 Tea
12:00 – 12:45 – Discussion session
Discussants:
Fr Prof Michael Okyerefo (University of Ghana)
Dr Rosinah Gabaitse (University of Botswana)
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:45 – Panel II: Religion’s role in Social Cohesion and Implications for Governance
CHAIR: Prof Stephen Hendricks (University of Pretoria)
Imam Dr Omar Rashied (University of Notre Dame): Engaging the Jihad Against Poverty: From Charity to Solidarity
Prof Cherif Keita (Carleton College, Minnesota): Seek the Economic Kingdom First: William Cullen Wilcox and the Zulu Industrial Improvement Company.
Fr Prof Michael Okyerefo (University of Ghana): Philanthropy as Image Politics in Ghana’s New Churches.
Dr Stephen Muoki (Pwani University, Kenya): The Church as a ‘Sponsor’ of ‘Public’ schools in Kenya: a historical review.
Ms Abena Kyere (University of Ghana): Making Women: A Historical Survey of the Pastor’s Wife.
15:45 – 16:00 Tea
16:15 – 17:00 Discussion session
Discussants:
Prof Cecelia Lynch (University of California, Irvine)
17:15 – 17:45 – Wrap-up
Prof Simangaliso. Kumalo (University of KwaZulu-Natal/SMMS): Religion, Humanitarianism & Governance as Intersecting Centres of Struggle: Past, Present and Future
Closure & Dinner at Rockafellas Restaurant, Golden Horse
Thursday, October 20, 2016
9:00 – 10:30 Panel III: Religion in Past and Present Configurations of Aid
CHAIR: Prof Nobuhle Hlongwa (Acting Dean SRPC, UKZN)
Dr Busangokwakhe D. Dlamini (Siyakhana – Ecumenical Community of the Paraclete): Not in my name!
Prof Stephen Hendricks (University of Pretoria):The Eurocentric base fuelling the untempered zeal of Missionaries and its concurrent denigration and undermining of the indigenous humanitarian governance in relation to HIV and AIDS on the continent
Prof Simangaliso Kumalo (University of KwaZulu-Natal/SMMS): Re-thinking Methodist mission school education as humanization of the marginalized
Mr Israel Laizer (University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania): Issues of AID, charitable institutions and development: The Tanzanian experience.
Dr Rosinah Gabaitse (University of Botswana): A Critical Engagement of Botho/Ubuntu and Mt 25:35 in the debate on the provision of ARV’S to cross border migrants in Botswana
10:45 – 11:15 Tea
11:15 – 13:00 Discussion session
Discussants:
Prof Akosua Ampofo Adomako (University of Ghana – Legon)
Prof Ebenezer O. Babatunde (Kansas University)
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Panel IV: Religion and Governance in Contemporary Africa
CHAIR: Prof Mame Penda BA (Gaston Berger University, Senegal)
Film – Guelwaar by Ousmane Sembene (Senegalese writer and film maker)
16:15 – 17:00 Discussion session
Round-table Discussion:
Prof Cilas Kemedjio (University of Rochester)
Prof Cherif Keita (Carleton College, Minnesota)
Prof Stephen Hendricks (University of Pretoria)
Dr Rosinah Gabaitse (University of Botwana)
17:10 – 17:40 Rapporteurs (CIHA Blog Graduate Students)
17:45 – 18:00 Wrap-up: Prof Cecelia Lynch (University of California, Irvine) & Prof Akosua Ampofo Adomako (University of Ghana – Legon): How African Perspectives on Religion Should Change Humanitarian Governance
Field Excursion: Friday, October, 21, 2016
8: 30: Departure from Road Lodge Hotel.
Sites to visit: The Mandela Capture Site, PheZulu Cultural Centre, & the heritage Route (Gandhi settlement, and Ohlange J.L. Dube Centre).
Dinner: Julio’s On the Bay Wilsons Wharf – Durban City.
Conférence de CIHA Blog (19 – 20 October)
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Religion, Gouvernance and Humanitarisme in Africa
Mercredi, 19 Octobre 2016
9:00 – 9:15 Mot de bienvenue: Prof Simangaliso Kumalo (University of KwaZulu-Natal & SMMS)
9: 20 – 9:25 Introduction de DVC: Prof Nobuhle Hlongwa (Acting Dean SRPC, UKZN)
9:30 – 9:45 Discours d’ouverture: Prof Cheryl Potgieter (DVC, College of Humanities – UKZN).
9:50 – 11:45 Panel I: La Religion dans la gouvernance politique et Culturelle en Afrique
Président de séance :
Prof Cilas Kemedjio (Université de Rochester)
Prof Gerald. O. West (Université du KwaZulu-Natal): La Religion comme un espace de lutte : enseignements bibliques comme espace de lutte en Afrique du Sud
Dr Federico Settler (Université du KwaZulu-Natal): Religion et Violence dans le Mouvement #FeesMustFall : Une critique Fanonienne.
Rev Edwin C. Sanders Jr. II (Metropolitan Interdenominational Church, Nashville,
Tennessee & Scientific Advisory Board – PEPFAR): Une critique de la manière dont la Culture de l’Oppression en Afrique est perpétuée par les nécessaires réponses religieuses conservatrices.
Prof Roderick Hewitt (Université du KwaZulu-Natal): Les Politiques de Prière : une critique missio- politique de la Prière Nationale de Petit-déjeüner en Jamaïque depuis 2001.
Prof Ebenezer O. Babatunde (Université du Kansas): Homme de Dieu, Sujet de vénération : Pasteurs, Politiques, et les Formes changeantes de l’Autorité en Afrique..
Ms Carrie Reiling (Université de California, Irvine): Comment les Organisations féminines locales de Construction de la Paix intègrent-elles les perspectives interreligieuses
11:45 – 12:00 Pause-Café
12:00 – 12:45 Session de discussion
Discutants:
Fr Prof Michael Okyerefo (Université de Ghana)
Dr Rosinah Gabaitse (Université de Botswana)
13:00 – 14:00 Déjeûner
14:00 – 15:45 Panel II: Le rôle de la Religion dans la cohésion sociale et les implications dans la Gouvernance
Président de Séance: Prof Stephen Hendricks (Université de Pretoria)
Imam Dr Omar Rashied (Université de Notre Dame): Engager le Jihad contre la Pauvreté : De la Charité à la Solidarité
Prof Cherif Keita (Carleton College, Minnesota): Etude de l’Economie du Premier Royaume : William Cullen Willcox et la Compagnie d’amélioration industrielle Zulu.
Fr Prof Michael Okyerefo (Université de Ghana): La Philanthropie comme politiques d’image dans les nouvelles églises du Ghana.
Dr Stephen Muoki ( Université de Pwani , Kenya): L’Eglise comme ‘Sponsor’ des écoles publiques au Kenya: une revue historique..
Ms Abena Kyere (Université de Ghana): Making Women: Un survol historique des Femmes de Pasteurs
15:45 – 16:00 Pause-café
16:15 – 17:00 Session de discussion
Discutants: Prof Cecelia Lynch (Université de California, Irvine)
17:15 – 17:45 Conclusion: Prof Simangaliso. Kumalo (Université de KwaZulu-Natal/SMMS): Religion, Humanitarisme et Gouvernance comme Carrefours de lute : Passé, Présent et Futur
Clôture et Diner au Restaurant Rockafellas, Golden Horse
Jeudi, 20 Octobre 2016
9:00 – 10:30 Panel III: La Religion dans les configurations passées et actuelles de l’aide.
Président de Séance: Prof Nobuhle Hlongwa (Acting Dean SRPC, UKZN)
Dr Busangokwakhe D. Dlamini (Siyakhana – Communaurté Oecuménique du Paraclet): Pas en mon nom!
Prof Stephen Hendricks (Université de Pretoria) : L’influence de l’Eurocentrisme dans le zèle des Missionnaires et sa critique de la gouvernance humanitaire indigène du VIH et de l’aide sur le continent
Prof Simangaliso Kumalo (Université de KwaZulu-Natal/SMMS): Re-penser la mission Méthodiste de l’éducation scolaire comme une humanisation des marginaux
Mr Israel Laizer (Université de Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania): Les conséquences de l’aide, institutions charitatives et développement : l’expérience tanzanienne.
Dr Rosinah Gabaitse (Université de Botswana): Un engagement critique de Botho/Ubuntu et Mt 25:35 dans le débat sur l’approvisionnement en ARV aux migrants transfrontaliers en Botswana
10:45 – 11:15 Pause-café
11:15 – 13:00 Session de discussion
Discutants:
Prof Akosua Ampofo Adomako (Université de Ghana – Legon)
Prof Ebenezer O. Babatunde (Université de Kansas)
13:00 – 14:00 Déjeûner
14:00 – 16:00 Panel IV: Religion et Gouvernance en Afrique Contemporaine
Président de Séance: Prof Mame Penda BA (Université Gaston Berger, Sénégal)
Film – Guelwaar de Ousmane Sembene (Ecrivain et cineaste sénégalais)
16:15 – 17:00 Session de discussion
Table ronde: Prof Cilas Kemedjio (Université de Rochester)
Prof Cherif Keita (Carleton College, Minnesota)
Prof Stephen Hendricks (Université de Pretoria)
Dr Rosinah Gabaitse (Université de Botwana)
17:10 – 17:40 Rapporteurs (Doctorants de CIHA Blog )
17:45 – 18:00 Conclusion : Prof Cecelia Lynch (Université de Californie, Irvine) & Prof Akosua Ampofo Adomako (Université de Ghana – Legon): Comment les Perspectives africaines sur la Religion peuvent-elles changer la gouvernance humanitaire ?
Clôture & Diner au Restaurant Rockafellas, Golden Horse
Excursion: Vendredi, 21 Octobre 2016
8: 30: Départ de Road Lodge Hotel.
Sites à visiter: The Mandela Capture Site, PheZulu Cultural Centre, & the heritage Route (Gandhi settlement, and Ohlange J.L. Dube Centre).
Diner: Julio’s On the Bay Wilsons Wharf – Durban City.
This was an excellent conference at SMMS and it was good to meet colleagues all with passion and dedication to further the cause on governance and humanitarian values which are so necessary from an interfaith perspective.