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Research paper thumbnail of Ōkra: An Ontological Foundation for Promoting an Ethos of Affirmation in and beyond Ghana

Research paper thumbnail of Is Simmons Right? : A Critical Appraisal of A. John Simmons's Moral Principles and Political Obligations

Published Papers by Kpanie Addy

Research paper thumbnail of The Hekima College Chapel: A Brief Reflection

Research paper thumbnail of The Hekima University College Chapel: A Brief Reflection

Space as an aspect of ordinary human experience and yet as potentially imbued with deep theologic... more Space as an aspect of ordinary human experience and yet as potentially imbued with deep theological significance is rarely the subject matter of theological discourse. This brief reflection exposes how in the Hekima College chapel, space, art, and architecture are employed to communicate meaning bearing on the transcendent; theological significance simultaneously emerging from and emphasizing the Christian mysteries that are celebrated within this particular space in the city of Nairobi.

Research paper thumbnail of His Story, Our History: The Paschal Mystery as a Hermeneutical Paradigm for Theologizing Africa’s Narrative(s)

Historical Memories: Re-Searching and Re-Imagining Africa , Dec 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Towards a (Re)new(ed) Appreciation of "the Love that dare not speak its name."

Hekima Review: Journal of Hekima College - Jesuit School of Theology and Peace Studies

L'homosexualité est l'un des sujets les plus controversés et chaudement débattus dans le monde d'... more L'homosexualité est l'un des sujets les plus controversés et chaudement débattus dans le monde d'aujourd'hui. Toutefois, les discussions à propos de l'homosexualité perdent de vue une question fondamentale: l’amour homosexuel. En réfléchissant sur cette question du point de vue chrétien et surtout catholique romain, ce document invite à une appréciation de la réalité de l'amour homosexuel comme une dimension mystérieuse de l'existence humaine qui peut communiquer l’amour divin. En partant de la lecture de Luc 7:36-50, le papier propose la "culture de rencontre", comme l’a suggéré le Pape François, comme réponse théologique et pastorale de l'Eglise vers les homosexuels.

Research paper thumbnail of Holy Orders: Approached and Appreciated through Five Phrases

Research paper thumbnail of “Can anything good come from there?” Assessing some theological and pastoral challenges neo-Pentecostal Christianity poses to mainline churches in Africa today

Hekima Review: Journal of Hekima College, Dec 2013

Sans doute, parmi les phénomènes les plus significatifs du christianisme contemporain, surtout en... more Sans doute, parmi les phénomènes les plus significatifs du christianisme contemporain, surtout en Afrique, est celle de néo-pentecôtisme. Dans cet article, l’auteur explore l’impact de ce phénomène par rapport aux quelques approches théologiques et pastorales des églises historiques en vue d’évaluer la force de l’impact de cette forme du christianisme. En mettant l’accent sur quatre points, à savoir : l’évangile de prospérité, le rôle des femmes en leadership, la promotion de l’esprit d’entreprise et l’usage des nouvelles technologies de communication, l’auteur montre que le néo-pentecôtisme lance beaucoup de défis aux églises historiques et que ces derniers peuvent bien gagner en prêtant attention à lui.

Research paper thumbnail of Homosexual Practice: Some Perspectives Shaped by Akan Conceptual Thinking

Chiedza: Journal of Arrupe College, Dec 2012

Research paper thumbnail of The City in the Eucharistic Fresco of the Hekima College Chapel: Symbol of Africa’s Triumph over Anthropological Pauperization

Hekima Review: Journal of Hekima College, Dec 2012

Cette réflexion attire l’attention sur la cité dans la fresque eucharistique de la chapelle de He... more Cette réflexion attire l’attention sur la cité dans la fresque eucharistique de la chapelle de Hekima Collège, et en suggère une interprétation dans la ligne d’une analyse biblique et africaine de la signification de la cité. Reliant cette analyse à la perspective de l’auteur de la fresque, le Père Engelbert Mveng, SJ, à propos du symbolisme de la cité et la notion de paupérisation anthropologique qu’a vulgarisé Mveng, la réflexion défend l’idée que la cité, qui représente ici l’Eglise, symbolise la victoire de l’Eglise en Afrique sur la paupérisation anthropologique.

Research paper thumbnail of Magis: A Christian Orientation to Life

Research paper thumbnail of In Praise of the Examined Life: Thinking as Empowerment

Chiedza: Journal of Arrupe College, May 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Light that Candle!

Mukai Vukani: Jesuit Journal for Zimbabwe , Oct 2007

Forthcoming publication by Kpanie Addy

Research paper thumbnail of “Remember me when you come into your kingdom”: An inquiry into the nexus of personal identity, memory, and the afterlife

A key issue that both theological and philosophical anthropology and philosophy of mind deal with... more A key issue that both theological and philosophical anthropology and philosophy of mind deal with is what constitutes the human person and, by extension, how personal identity may be determined. Focusing primarily on the memory criterion as determining personal identity over time, the paper will investigate the position that memory survives biological death and is crucial in anchoring post-mortem personal identity. The paper highlights not only the plausibility of this position but also asserts that it is consistent with Roman Catholic eschatological doctrine. The paper ends by noting how the conclusions of this inquiry relate to the cult of the ancestors prevalent in most African societies and support the intuitions grounding the observance of this cult.

Papers by Kpanie Addy

Research paper thumbnail of De Sancta Cruce: A Teaching, Theology, and Testimony about the Holy Cross of Christ’s Exaltation

Research paper thumbnail of Paper Delivered at Preparatory Workshop on Climate Change Toolkit for Youth in Jesuit Institutions in Africa, Don Bosco YES-Karen, Nairobi, March 21-23, 2014 "Put off your shoes from your feet…" Appreciating Nature from a Christian Standpoint

Abstracts of Forthcoming Publications by Kpanie Addy

Research paper thumbnail of Abandoning Hocus Pocus for Intelligibility: Witnessing Wittenberg's Impact in a West African Country

Part of the clamour of the Protestant Reformation was for increased access to the scriptures

Research paper thumbnail of From Textbook to Big Screen: Popular Culture as a Source for Doing African Theology Today

African theology has a new frontier. The rapid urbanisation of Africa has brought with it a vibra... more African theology has a new frontier. The rapid urbanisation of Africa has brought with it a vibrant popular culture. Elements of this culture include music, dance, and film. Unfortunately, professional African theologians seem to continue to carry out their work in the old “textbook” fashion, seemingly oblivious to this change. This paper argues that today African theologians need to pay attention to popular culture as a source and possible outlet for African theology if it is to remain relevant.

Book Reviews by Kpanie Addy

Research paper thumbnail of Léon de Saint Moulin. Histoire des Jésuites en Afrique. Du XVIe siècle à nos jours. Namur: Lessius, 2016. 137 p. € 12. ISBN 978-2-87299-287-4.

Research paper thumbnail of John Dramani Mahama, My First Coup D’Etat: Memories from the Lost Decades of Africa, London: Bloomsbury, 2012

Book review of My First Coup D’Etat: Memories from the Lost Decades of Africa, by John D. Mahama... more Book review of My First Coup D’Etat: Memories from the Lost Decades of Africa, by John D. Mahama, London: Bloomsbury, 2012, in Chiedza: Journal of Arrupe College, Vol. 16, No. 2, December 2013, pp. 207-210.

Research paper thumbnail of Ōkra: An Ontological Foundation for Promoting an Ethos of Affirmation in and beyond Ghana

Research paper thumbnail of Is Simmons Right? : A Critical Appraisal of A. John Simmons's Moral Principles and Political Obligations

Research paper thumbnail of The Hekima College Chapel: A Brief Reflection

Research paper thumbnail of The Hekima University College Chapel: A Brief Reflection

Space as an aspect of ordinary human experience and yet as potentially imbued with deep theologic... more Space as an aspect of ordinary human experience and yet as potentially imbued with deep theological significance is rarely the subject matter of theological discourse. This brief reflection exposes how in the Hekima College chapel, space, art, and architecture are employed to communicate meaning bearing on the transcendent; theological significance simultaneously emerging from and emphasizing the Christian mysteries that are celebrated within this particular space in the city of Nairobi.

Research paper thumbnail of His Story, Our History: The Paschal Mystery as a Hermeneutical Paradigm for Theologizing Africa’s Narrative(s)

Historical Memories: Re-Searching and Re-Imagining Africa , Dec 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Towards a (Re)new(ed) Appreciation of "the Love that dare not speak its name."

Hekima Review: Journal of Hekima College - Jesuit School of Theology and Peace Studies

L'homosexualité est l'un des sujets les plus controversés et chaudement débattus dans le monde d'... more L'homosexualité est l'un des sujets les plus controversés et chaudement débattus dans le monde d'aujourd'hui. Toutefois, les discussions à propos de l'homosexualité perdent de vue une question fondamentale: l’amour homosexuel. En réfléchissant sur cette question du point de vue chrétien et surtout catholique romain, ce document invite à une appréciation de la réalité de l'amour homosexuel comme une dimension mystérieuse de l'existence humaine qui peut communiquer l’amour divin. En partant de la lecture de Luc 7:36-50, le papier propose la "culture de rencontre", comme l’a suggéré le Pape François, comme réponse théologique et pastorale de l'Eglise vers les homosexuels.

Research paper thumbnail of Holy Orders: Approached and Appreciated through Five Phrases

Research paper thumbnail of “Can anything good come from there?” Assessing some theological and pastoral challenges neo-Pentecostal Christianity poses to mainline churches in Africa today

Hekima Review: Journal of Hekima College, Dec 2013

Sans doute, parmi les phénomènes les plus significatifs du christianisme contemporain, surtout en... more Sans doute, parmi les phénomènes les plus significatifs du christianisme contemporain, surtout en Afrique, est celle de néo-pentecôtisme. Dans cet article, l’auteur explore l’impact de ce phénomène par rapport aux quelques approches théologiques et pastorales des églises historiques en vue d’évaluer la force de l’impact de cette forme du christianisme. En mettant l’accent sur quatre points, à savoir : l’évangile de prospérité, le rôle des femmes en leadership, la promotion de l’esprit d’entreprise et l’usage des nouvelles technologies de communication, l’auteur montre que le néo-pentecôtisme lance beaucoup de défis aux églises historiques et que ces derniers peuvent bien gagner en prêtant attention à lui.

Research paper thumbnail of Homosexual Practice: Some Perspectives Shaped by Akan Conceptual Thinking

Chiedza: Journal of Arrupe College, Dec 2012

Research paper thumbnail of The City in the Eucharistic Fresco of the Hekima College Chapel: Symbol of Africa’s Triumph over Anthropological Pauperization

Hekima Review: Journal of Hekima College, Dec 2012

Cette réflexion attire l’attention sur la cité dans la fresque eucharistique de la chapelle de He... more Cette réflexion attire l’attention sur la cité dans la fresque eucharistique de la chapelle de Hekima Collège, et en suggère une interprétation dans la ligne d’une analyse biblique et africaine de la signification de la cité. Reliant cette analyse à la perspective de l’auteur de la fresque, le Père Engelbert Mveng, SJ, à propos du symbolisme de la cité et la notion de paupérisation anthropologique qu’a vulgarisé Mveng, la réflexion défend l’idée que la cité, qui représente ici l’Eglise, symbolise la victoire de l’Eglise en Afrique sur la paupérisation anthropologique.

Research paper thumbnail of Magis: A Christian Orientation to Life

Research paper thumbnail of In Praise of the Examined Life: Thinking as Empowerment

Chiedza: Journal of Arrupe College, May 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Light that Candle!

Mukai Vukani: Jesuit Journal for Zimbabwe , Oct 2007

Research paper thumbnail of “Remember me when you come into your kingdom”: An inquiry into the nexus of personal identity, memory, and the afterlife

A key issue that both theological and philosophical anthropology and philosophy of mind deal with... more A key issue that both theological and philosophical anthropology and philosophy of mind deal with is what constitutes the human person and, by extension, how personal identity may be determined. Focusing primarily on the memory criterion as determining personal identity over time, the paper will investigate the position that memory survives biological death and is crucial in anchoring post-mortem personal identity. The paper highlights not only the plausibility of this position but also asserts that it is consistent with Roman Catholic eschatological doctrine. The paper ends by noting how the conclusions of this inquiry relate to the cult of the ancestors prevalent in most African societies and support the intuitions grounding the observance of this cult.

Research paper thumbnail of De Sancta Cruce: A Teaching, Theology, and Testimony about the Holy Cross of Christ’s Exaltation

Research paper thumbnail of Paper Delivered at Preparatory Workshop on Climate Change Toolkit for Youth in Jesuit Institutions in Africa, Don Bosco YES-Karen, Nairobi, March 21-23, 2014 "Put off your shoes from your feet…" Appreciating Nature from a Christian Standpoint

Research paper thumbnail of Abandoning Hocus Pocus for Intelligibility: Witnessing Wittenberg's Impact in a West African Country

Part of the clamour of the Protestant Reformation was for increased access to the scriptures

Research paper thumbnail of From Textbook to Big Screen: Popular Culture as a Source for Doing African Theology Today

African theology has a new frontier. The rapid urbanisation of Africa has brought with it a vibra... more African theology has a new frontier. The rapid urbanisation of Africa has brought with it a vibrant popular culture. Elements of this culture include music, dance, and film. Unfortunately, professional African theologians seem to continue to carry out their work in the old “textbook” fashion, seemingly oblivious to this change. This paper argues that today African theologians need to pay attention to popular culture as a source and possible outlet for African theology if it is to remain relevant.

Research paper thumbnail of Léon de Saint Moulin. Histoire des Jésuites en Afrique. Du XVIe siècle à nos jours. Namur: Lessius, 2016. 137 p. € 12. ISBN 978-2-87299-287-4.

Research paper thumbnail of John Dramani Mahama, My First Coup D’Etat: Memories from the Lost Decades of Africa, London: Bloomsbury, 2012

Book review of My First Coup D’Etat: Memories from the Lost Decades of Africa, by John D. Mahama... more Book review of My First Coup D’Etat: Memories from the Lost Decades of Africa, by John D. Mahama, London: Bloomsbury, 2012, in Chiedza: Journal of Arrupe College, Vol. 16, No. 2, December 2013, pp. 207-210.

Research paper thumbnail of Stinton, Diane B., ed., African Theology on the Way: Current Conversations. London: SPCK, 2010. pp 187. Includes index. (ISBN: 978-0-281-06251-5)

Research paper thumbnail of Stanley Meisler, Kofi Annan: A Man of Peace in a World of War, Hoboken (New Jersey): John Wiley & Sons

Chiedza: Journal of Arrupe College, Dec 2007

Research paper thumbnail of Creative Fidelity: Appreciated through the Prism of Three Lives

Research paper thumbnail of Abandoning Hocus Pocus for Intelligibility: Witnessing Wittenberg’s Impact in a West African Country

PowerPoint Presentation made on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at conference on "Encounters between Cat... more PowerPoint Presentation made on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at conference on "Encounters between Catholics and Protestants in Africa" organized by Jesuit Historical Institute in Africa in collaboration with Refo500 at Dimesse Sisters' Centre, Karen, Kenya.