Exploring Religion, Faith, and Tradition
Discussions of how religion and faith intersect with politics, culture, and society in Africa, including the roles of faith-based NGOs in humanitarian work.
Steve Biko, Black Consciousness and Individual Empowerment / Steve Biko, Conscience Noire et Responsabilité Individuelle
by Dr. Christopher Merrett
The CIHA Blog presents the last of a series of reflections that have looked at four eminent South African thinkers: Richard Turner, John Colenso, Albert Luthuli and […]
Albert Luthuli: Conviction, Principle and the Long View
by Dr Christopher Merrett, UKZN
Why does understanding the religious convictions of powerful resisters in South African history matter? By understanding the formative influences and convictions of Nobel Peace Prize winner […]
Towards Intersectional Social Justice: Confronting Homophobia in Our Communities / Vers une justice sociale integrative : Se confronter à l’homophobie dans nos communautés
We are pleased to post this sermon by our contributor and friend Imam Rashied Omar from Cape Town, as part of our effort to provide critical religious perspectives […]
The 2nd Annual CIHA Blog Conference, South Africa
The CIHA Blog is pleased to announce its upcoming conference in South Africa: “Religion, Governance, and Humanitarianism in Africa” on 19–20 October 2016. More details are available on the […]
In the News: Missionaries defending liberation / Des missionnaires luttent pour la liberté
“I voted on April 27, 1994, the second of the four days of voting, and I chose to vote in Natal to show the people of that divided province […]
“Revisiting Kwame Nkrumah: Pathways for the Future” – A Q&A with Prof. Jacob U. Gordon
Kwame Nkrumah, an Africanist and first president of Ghana, inspired his generation and continues to inspire Africanists worldwide decades after his demise. His ideals have inspired another Africanist, Prof Jacob […]