The African Christian diaspora: new currents and emerging trends in world Christianity

The last three decades have witnessed a rapid proliferation of African Christian communities, particularly in Europe and North American diaspora, thus resulting in the remapping of old religious landscapes. This migratory trend and development bring to the fore the crucial role, functions and import...

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Main Author: Adogame, Afeosemime Unuose 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Bloomsbury Academic 2013
In:Year: 2013
Further subjects:B United States
B Europe
B Africa
B Emigration and immigration ; Religious aspects ; Christianity
B African Diaspora
B Christianity
B Globalization Religious aspects
B United States Emigration and immigration Religious aspects Christianity
B RELIGION ; Christian Church ; History
B Christianity (Africa)
B RELIGION ; Christianity ; History
B Africa Emigration and immigration Religious aspects Christianity
B Electronic books
B Europe Emigration and immigration Religious aspects Christianity
B Globalization ; Religious aspects
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Summary:The last three decades have witnessed a rapid proliferation of African Christian communities, particularly in Europe and North American diaspora, thus resulting in the remapping of old religious landscapes. This migratory trend and development bring to the fore the crucial role, functions and import of religious symbolic systems in new geo-cultural contexts. The trans-national linkages between African-led churches in the countries of origin (Africa) and the ""host"" societies are assuming increasing importance for African immigrants. The links and networks that are established and maintained b
Trajectories of African migration -- Narratives of African migration -- Situating the local scene(s) -- Historiography of new African Christianities in diaspora -- A phenomenology of African Christian communities in diaspora -- African Christianities as social, cultural and spiritual capital -- Negotiation identity, citizenship and power -- Globalization, media and transnationalism -- Reverse mission -- The politics of networking.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1441112723