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The church and development in Africa :

Ilo, Stan Chu.

The church and development in Africa : aid and development from the perspective of Catholic social ethics / Stan Chu Ilo. - Eugene, Or. : Pickwick Publications, [2011] - xxxv, 304 pages ; 23 cm. - African Christian studies series (AFRICS) ; 2 . - African Christian studies series ; 2. .

"AFRICS."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-295) and index.

The message of Pope Benedict XVI's social encyclical and Catholic social ethics -- Catholic theological ethics applied in different social settings -- Changing the face of Africa through aid and development initiatives -- The church and Christians at the service of charity in truth -- Transforming Africa through charity in truth: a creative appropriation of the social gospel -- Conclusion: an African story of the world -- Appendix: Ten commandments for Christian charities and non-governmental organisations working in Africa.

1608997790 9781608997794

2014469459


Catholic Church--Charities.--Africa
Catholic Church. Pope (2005-2013 : Benedict XVI). Caritas in veritate.
Catholic Church / Africa / Charities.
Catholic Church / Pope (2005- : Benedict XVI) / Caritas in veritate.


Church and social problems--Africa.
Christian ethics--Africa.
Social ethics--Africa.
Church and social problems--Catholic Church.
Christian sociology--Catholic Church.
Christian ethics--Africa.
Christian sociology--Catholic Church.
Church and social problems--Africa.
Church and social problems--Catholic Church.
Social ethics--Africa.

HN39.A35 / I46 2011

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