Abstract
The discussion on decolonisation of universities that started in 2015 has been raging in different spaces within South Africa and other parts of the world. The question of the relevance of the curriculum in universities, which is a curriculum that is responsive to South African and African issues, has come to the forefront. The discipline of Theology has also been challenged to reflect on its curriculum. Given these developments, this article considers practical theology within the on-going discussion of decolonisation in South African universities. In doing so, it attempts to address the question: What are some of the issues to consider in decolonisation of practical theology in South Africa universities? Firstly, the article sketches the background to the context of the discussion. Secondly, it provides a synopsis of the discussion of decolonisation in universities. Thirdly, it highlights some colonial entanglements of practical theology evident from the current situation. Fourthly, it proposes pointers for basic steps towards decolonisation of practical theology. Fifthly, it concludes by highlighting the threats to the proposed decolonisation attempts. The article assumes a coloniality and decoloniality framework even though it is not explicitly stated.
Highlights
Introduction and backgroundThe African continent faces challenges that range from social, political and economic to religious issues
Evident from the above discussion are the following challenges: first, the challenge for a theological approach that advances the good of life (Williams 2011); second, the challenge to engage and reconstruct structures for a better life of people (Gathogo 2007); and third, the need for pastoral care as human care (Louw 2014) that should be performed at the public space as ideal practical theology
This article has discussed practical theology within South Africa’s discussion of decolonisation of university curricula. It highlighted the need for a theology, practical theology and pastoral care that increasingly assume a public role
Summary
Introduction and backgroundThe African continent faces challenges that range from social, political and economic to religious issues. Public pastoral care as nexus and opportunity for a transformed practical theology within decolonisation discourse in South African higher education This article considers practical theology within the on-going discussion of decolonisation in South African universities.
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