Books in the Religion in Modern Africa series

Issues of same-sex relationships and gay and lesbian rights are the subject of public and political controversy in many African societies. The book explores the role of religion in the politicisation of homosexuality, investigate local and global mobilisations of power, examine religious discourses, and the emergence of counter-discourses.

Issues of homosexuality are the subject of public and political controversy in many African societies today. This book investigates Christian politics and discourses on homosexuality in sub-Saharan Africa.

Religio-political organisations in Zimbabwe play an important role in advocating democratisation and reconciliation, against co-opted mainstream churches. This book analyses the activities of religious organisations that deviate from the position of mainline churches and the political elites.