Vanguard of African culture : an analysis of the oral history of selected AICs in Tshwane (Pretoria)
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Authors
Molobi, Victor
Issue Date
2009
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
African culture , Vanguard
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Abstract
AICs do not make the outright claim that they are defending African culture, but their
behaviour does reflect their original African cultures in its adaptation to Christianity.
These churches have been accused of syncretistic practices in the past and were seldom
given the chance to prove their Christian abilities, especially alongside the mainline or
mission churches. Across Southern Africa these churches are known for their colourful
images and their presence everywhere in the rural and urban open spaces, under trees, on
the hills and in school classrooms which they temporarily rent. What are the stories
behind their faith praxis? We will investigate whether the AICs in townships are in the
forefront of African culture or not. Some selected oral stories from AICs in the Tshwane
(Pretoria) townships of Atteridgeville and Mamelodi will be used as samples to
determine the validity of this claim. Inculturation and dual religious systems are concepts
which will help clarify the issue.
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Peer reviewed
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Molobi, V. 2009,'Vanguard of African culture: an analysis of the oral history of selected AICs in Tshwane (Pretoria)anguard of African culture: an analysis of the oral history of selected AICs in Tshwane (Pretoria)',
Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, vol. XXXV, no. 1, pp. 87-101.
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Church History Society of South Africa
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1017-0499