The Shift of Gravity of the Church to Sub-Saharan Africa: Theological and Ecclesiological Implications for Women

Abstract

This article discusses the notion of the Church's shift of gravity to Sub-Saharan Africa. From an African feminist ethical and theological perspective, the intention is to outline the debates relating to the expansion of Christianity in Africa, particularly as it is embodied by the neo-Pentecostal, charismatic and African independent churches (AICs). The aim is to arrive at an understanding of prominent theologies professed by these churches and of ecclesiologies they inhabit or promote, with a view to discerning some of their implications for theologies and ecclesiologies in Africa, particularly for African women. The article begins with an appraisal of the statistical data and debates relating to the Church's shift of gravity. This is followed by an account of the insights of African feminist theologies and ethics in relation to the shift of gravity and its implications for women in Africa.

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