Communion Ecclesiology and Social Transformation in African Catholicism: Between Vatican Council II and African Synod II: 17 (African Christian Studies)

In this book Idara Otu one of the new theological voices from Africa rethinks ecclesiology in the changing context of a wounded and broken world. What does the Catholic Church in Africa look like post-Vatican II? This book creatively illuminates the intrinsic connections between ecclesial communion and social mission in the changing face of the church in Africa. The multiple levels of dialogue in African Catholicism especially in the reception and contextualization of conciliar teachings is redefining world Christianity. The author explores how dialogue synodality inculturation leadership human security social issues and social transformation are shaping the identity and mission of the church in Africa. This book also engages recent magisterial teachings and diverse theological voices in developing the praxis for the emergence of particular churches in Africa that are defined by the joys and sorrows of Gods people. The book calls for a Triple-C church revitalized through Conversion Communality and Conversation as well as fostering integral and sustainable social transformation in Africas contested march toward modernity.