Prof. Philomena Njeri Mwaura
Articles in Books
- 2018; “Catholicism with a Difference: popular Catholicism in Kenya”;
- 2018; “Spiritual Warfare and Healing in Kenyan Pentecostalism”, in Stan Ilo (ed) Fire From Heaven: Pentecostalism, Catholicism and the Spirit World. Wipf and Stock.
- 2015; “The Gospel of the Family: From Africa to the World”, in A.E. Orobator (eds.) The Church we Want: African Catholics Look to Vatican III. New York: Maryk 2015,
- 2014; “How Africa are Instituted Churches: Ecclesiology of Africa Instituted Churches” in Agbokhianmeghe, E. A. Orobator (ed.) The Church We Want: Foundations of Theology and Mission of the Church in Africa: Conversions on Ecclesiology. Nairobi: Pauline’s, 296-309
- 2014; “ Spiritually and Healing in African Indigenous Churches and Contemporary Society” in, Bediako M.G., Quarshie, B.Y And Asamoah-Gyau, J.K.,Seeing New Facets of the Diamond: Christianity as a Universal Faith Essays in Honour of Kwame Bediako. Oxford: Regnum Publishers, 325-335.
- 2014; “African Instituted Churches as Expressions of African Christianity”, in J.N.K Mugambi, Evaristi Magoti, C. (eds.), Endless Quest: The Vocation of an African Christian Theologian, Essays in Honour of Laurenti Magesa, Nairobi: Acton Publishers. 247-272.
- 2014; “Christianity and other Religious with Particular Reference to African Religion and African Women’s Chrisologies” in, Markus Luber, Roman Beck and Simon Neubert, Christus und Die Religionen, Regensburg: Verlag Pustet, 219-236.
- 2013; “The Socio-cultural Context in which Justice is sought in Africa”, in Orobator E.A., Practicing Reconciliation, Doing Justice, and Building Peace: Conversations on Catholic Theological Ethics in Africa. Nairobi: Pauline’s. Pp75-81.
- 2012; “Woman Lost in the Global Maze; Women in East Africa under Globalization” in McLintock, F. M., and Briggs, S. The Oxford Handbook of Feminist Theology. Oxford University Press pp 250-279, ISBN 79-0-19-9273388
- 2011; “Practices for Sustaining Revitalization in Local Communities: Perspectives from Africa”, in O’Malley J. Steve (ed.) Interpretive Trends in Christian Revitalization for Early Twenty First Century, Lexington Kentucky: Emeth Press, pp 177-183, 978-1-60947-018-0.
- 2010; “African Instituted Churches and Women in Urban Kenya”, Chinwe M.A. Nwoye (eds.), Urban Ministry in Africa: Theological Reflections for the 21st Century, Nairobi: Pauline’s, pp. 86-100, ISBN, 9966-08-549-1.
- 2010; “Christian Identity and Ethnicity in Africa: Reflections on the Gospel of Reconciliation”, Diane Stinton (ed.) African Theology on the Way: Current Conversations. London: SPCK pp. 128-138. ISBN 978-0-281-06251-5
- 2010; “Mission as Service of Justice, Peace in the Church in Africa”. Joshva Raja, Val Ogden, George Wauchope and Sumitra Fernando (eds.) Towards A Reconstruction of Mission Stories: Building Communities of Peace and Hope, New Delhi: ISPCK. pp 3-22. ISBN 978-81-8465-058-7.
- 2008; “The African Social and Religious Reality”, Getui, M.N.; Susin, L.C. and Churu, B.W. (eds.) Spirituality for Another Possible World. Nairobi: Twaweza Publications, pp 74-86. ISBN, 9966-7244-4-.
- 2008; “The Role of Charismatic Christianity in Reshaping the Religious Scene in Africa: The Case of Kenya”, Afe Adogame, Roswith Gerloff and Klaus Hock (eds.) Christianity in Africa and the African Diaspora: The Appropriation of a Scattered Heritage. London: Continuum. Pp, ISBN, 981-1847-063-175.
2008; “Civic Driven Change: Spirituality, Religion and Faith”, Alan Fowler and Kees Biekart (eds.) Civic Driven Change: Citizen’s Imagination in Action, The Hague: Institute of Social Studies, pp. 51-65. ISBN 978-90-812200-3-3. - 2008; “Gendered Appropriation of Mass Media in Kenyan Christianities: A Comparison of Two Women Led Churches in Nairobi”, in Ogbu U. Kalu and Alaine Low (eds.) Interpreting Global Christianity: Global Processes and Local Identities, Grand Rapids Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, pp. 274-295. ISBN, 978-0-8028-6242-6.
- 2008; “Violation of Human Rights of Kenyan Women with HIV/AIDS through Stigma and Discrimination”, in T.M. Hinga, A.N. Kubai, P.N. Mwaura and H. Ayanga (eds.) Women, Religion and HIV/AIDS in Africa: Responding to Ethical and Theological Challenges. Pietermaritzburg: Cluster Publications, pp. 126-143. ISBN
- 2008; “Nigerian Pentecostal Missionary Enterprise in Kenya: Taking the Cross Over”, in Stephen Spencer (ed.), Mission and Migration, Derby: Cliff College Publishing. Pp53-77, ISBN, 978-1-898362-39-5.
- 2007; “Gender and Power in African Christianity: African Instituted Churches and Pentecostal Churches” in Ogbu U. Kalu (ed.) African Christianity: An African Story, Trenton New Jersey: Africa World Press, pp. 359-407. ISBN, 1-59221-581-5.
- 2007, “Religion and Leadership: A Challenge to Creation of a Just Society”, in Kimani Njogu (ed.) Governance: Towards Quality Leadership in Kenya. Nairobi: Twaweza Publications.
- 2006; “Ritual Healing and Redefinition of Individual Personality in African Instituted Churches in Kenya”. Adam K. arap Chepkwony (ed.) Religion and Healing in Africa: Reflection for Theology in the 21st Century. Nairobi, Pauline’s pp.64-81.
- 2005; “Women and Evangelization: A Challenge to the Church in the Third Millenium”, Ndung’u N.W. and Mwaura P.N. (eds.) Challenges and Prospects for the Church in Africa in the 21st Century. Nairobi: Pauline’s. pp, ISBN 9966-08-104-6.
- 2005; “Nigerian Pentecostal Missionary Enterprise in Kenya”, Korieh, C.J. And Ugo Nwokeji, (eds.) Religion, History and Politics in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of Ogbu U. Kalu. University press of America. pp. 270-289. ISBN, 0-7618-3140-1.
- 2005; “The Lives of Kenyan Women under Globalization”, in Mwaura P.N. and Chirairo L.D. (eds.) Theology in the Context of Globalization: African Women’s Response, Nairobi: Ecumenical Association of third World Theologians, (EATWOT) Women’s Commission. Pp. ISBN, 9966-9816-5-9.
- 2004; “African Instituted Churches and their Contribution to African Christianity”, Bediako K., Jansen M., Butselaar J.V. and Verburg A. (eds.) A New Day Dawning, African Christians Living the Gospel. Essays in Honour of Hans Visser. Uitgeverji Boekencentrum, Zoelermeer, pp.96-115. ISBN, 90 239 1790 1.
- 2004; “African Instituted Churches: A Perspective from Kenya”, Mugambi J.N.K. and Getui M.N. (eds.) Religions in East Africa under Globalization, Nairobi: Acton Publishers. pp 101-120.ISBN
- 2003; “Building a Culture of Peace through Reconciliation from an African Instituted Churches Perspective”, Getui, M. and Musyoni, W. (eds.) Overcoming Violence: A Faith Based Approach, Nairobi: National Council of Churches of Kenya. pp 87-108. ISBN 9966-9817-1-6.
- 2003; “Gender and the Reconstruction Process”, Anono, Temple, A.C. (ed.) A Kairos Moment; We will Rise and Rebuild! Nairobi: AACC. pp 32-44.
- 2003; “Impact of Emerging Expressions of Christianity in Africa on Women.” Anono, Temple A.C. (ed.) Emerging Christian Expressions and Challenges of Christian Fundamentalism. Nairobi: AACC Publications. pp 68-80.
- 2003; “Feminist Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics of Liberation: An African Women’s Perspective”, Sylvia Schroer and Sophia Bieternhard (eds.) Feminist Biblical; Interpretation and Hermeneutics of Liberation. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press. pp 77-85.
- 2002; “Cries of the Poor: Response of the Church in Africa,” in Peter Kanyandago (ed.) Cries of the Poor in Africa: Questions and Responses for African Christianity (Kampala: Marianum Press) pp 193 – 211. A Burning Stick Plucked Out of the Fire; 2002; The Story of Rev. Margaret Wanjiru of Jesus Is Alive Ministries,” Isabel A. Phiri et al (eds.) Her – Stories: Hidden Histories of Women of Faith in Africa, (Pietermaritzburg: Cluster Publications) pp, 202 – 224.
- 2001; “The Impact of Globalization on Women in Kenya,” Getui M. N. and Theuri M. (eds.) Quest for Abundant Life in Africa, Nairobi: Acton Publishers. 2001; “Perceptions of Healing and Health in African Instituted Churches” Heilong in Mission Und Ukumene. (Homburg: EMW, Weltmission Heute), pp 142 – 152. 2001;HIV/AIDS: A Facilitators Manual (Nairobi, Pauline’s). (Written together with others for the Education Department, Kenya Episcopal Conference).
- 2001; “The Old Testament in the Nabii Christian Church of Kenya,” Getui M. et al (eds.) Interpreting the Old Testament in Africa, (Nairobi: Acton Publishers), pp 165 – 2000; “Women in Kenya between Tradition and Modernity,” Fritz Frei (ed.) Inkulturation Swizchen Tradition and Modernitat (Universitatverlag Freiburg), pp 73- 1999; “The Role of Women in the Democratization Process,” Magesa L. and Nthamburi Z. eds., Democracy and Reconciliation: Challenging Essays in African Christianity. (Nairobi: Acton Publishers), pp 50 – 72.
- 1997; “The Role of Women in the Democratization Process,” Kabira W. and Masheti M. eds., Towards Gender Responsive Politics. (Nairobi: Frederick Ebert Foundation and Collaborative Center for Gender and Development), pp 74 – 92.
- 1996; “Die Situation der Afrikanischen Frau am Beispiel Kenia,” das Weibliche, Edith Stein Jahrbuch (Echter: Wurburg), pp. 235 – 248.
- 1996; “Women’s Healing Roles in Traditional Gikuyu Society,” M.R.A Kanyoro and Njoroge J.N. eds.: Groaning in Faith: African Women in the Household of God. (Nairobi: Acton Publishers), pp 253 – 269.
- 1996; “Perceptions of Healing and Health in African Instituted Churches,” Social Behavior and Health. Monograph No. 3 June 1996. (Nairobi: University of Nairobi, Inter-faculty Collaboration Programme), pp 30 – 35.
- 1995; “Healing, a Pastoral Concern in African Christianity,” Waruta D. and Kinoti H. (eds.). Pastoral Care in African Christianity. (Nairobi: Acton Publishers) pp 62 – 86).
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