Tag: Christianity
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Between Faith and Justice: Philosophizing as an African Nun (with Christiana Idika)
In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Christiana Idika — Catholic sister, philosopher, and educator — reflects on the intersections of religion, African philosophy, and social justice. Drawing on her experience of teaching, studying, and living in Nigeria, Costa Rica, and Germany, she offers insight into how the church has historically functioned as a place of philosophy in Africa,…
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Double Lecture on Alexis Kagame’s Philosophy (Chantal Gishoma & Kayisabe Vedaste)
Double Lecture on Alexis Kagame’s Philosophy Chantal Gishoma (Bayreuth University)Vedaste Kayisabe (Catholic Seminary Kabgayi, Rwanda) July 3, 2025, 2:15 pm (CEST)Cultural Campus, Aula & Live Stream Part of the Lecture […]
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La philosophie entre les continents: Ernest-Marie Mbonda sur la pensée africaine et l’Église catholique
In this interview, conducted by Abbed Kanoor, Prof. Ernest-Marie Mbonda discusses the longstanding and evolving relationship between the Catholic Church and African philosophy, particularly in Cameroon. He explains that modern African philosophy largely emerged from ecclesiastical contexts, beginning with figures like missionary Placide Tempels and continuing through African clergy such as Fabien Eboussi Boulaga and…