Faith and the City

This research theme explores the (dis)engagement of church and theology from healing urban fractures, with specific reference to the City of Tshwane. Much of the activity is taking place in the Urban Studio, a trans-disciplinary space for action, reflection, dialogue and research, done in partnership with the Tshwane Leadership Foundation.

It has developed four sub-themes:

Pathways out of Homelessness (Unit for Street Homelessness)
Urban Africa 2050: imagining theological education/formation for flourishing African cities
Just housing
Urban Studio: 6 geographical sites in Tshwane

Other Engagements:

Trans-National Migration, Precarious Housing and Faith-Based Response

Religious Innovation and Competition Amidst Social Change

The Centre’s research approach is to follow a praxis-methodology, assuming deep local immersion in communities, from where analytical, reflective, visioning and strategic tools are employed to read society, to foster a critical consciousness, and to make urban change.

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Our research is engaged and trans-disciplinary, bringing together academics, activists, practitioners and community members, to share diverse experiences and knowledges, to collaborate as equals, to facilitate new partnerships, and to foster ownership for change-making and policy formation from below.

				
					
						
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