Religion and Human Security in Africa

This book looks in detail at the intersection of religion and human security in a variety of African contexts. Case studies from a diverse set of countries including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Burkina Faso, and more, are used to illustrate wider trends across the continent.

Introduction 1 Is the Rise of Religion a Curse/Cause of War? The Political Economy of Religious Conflicts in Africa 2 Religious Violence in Contemporary Nigeria: Implications and Options for Peace and Stability Order 3 The Religion-Humanity Nexus: The Ghanaian Situation 4 Peace in the Land of Upright People: Religion and Violence in Burkina Faso 5 Political and Ethnic Identity in Violent Conflict: The Case of Central African Republic 6 Securitizing Places of Worship in Kenya: The Case of Faith Evangelistic Ministry (FEM) 7 Pentecostalism and alternative paths for self-accomplishment in Kenya 8 Who should slaughter animals and poultry? Rethinking the tensions between Muslims and Christians in Tanzania 9 Religion and Human Security in Uganda 10 Religion and Human Security in Angola 11 Hope in a Pseudo-spirituality of Democracy in South Africa: Religion and Human Security in Troubling Contexts 12 The Role of Religion in Fuelling War and Promoting Peace in Mozambique 13 Enhancing Missio-Ecclesia: Religion and Human Security in Zambia 14 Examining Pastor Evan Mawarire's #ThisFlag Movement in Zimbabwe: Implications for Understanding Religion and Human Security