Trans-disciplinary research on religious formations in urban Africa : towards liberative methodological approaches
16 Aug 2018In this article, we are exploring a methodological approach to research on faith and religious expressions in urban Africa. We are committed to trans-disciplinary work that pursues research methods mutually liberating for researchers, co-researchers and community participants and that results in long-term benefits and strengthened agency on the part of the host communities. Our reflections in this article are based on a collaborative research project1 in two regions of Pretoria, Tshwane2 – Pretoria Central and Mamelodi East – in which we explore how religious innovation and competition in and amongst churches contribute to the healing or perpetuation of urban fractures.
| Authors: | De Beer, Stephan F., Smith, R.D. (Drew), Manyaka, Semape Jacob |
| Institution: | University of Pretoria |
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