Inculturation in a Post-Modern Africa: A Reflection on Salient Issues

Abstract

This paper critically analyzed the concept of “Inculturation” in a post-modern Africa. Through the use of historical phen.omenological method, the paper averred that Inculturation of Christianity in a post-modern Africa is a herculean task that demands absolute caution. Hence, the paper discussed some salient issues such as the Evolutionary nature of African culture, the Unity of the Christendom and the Christian ecological concern, which should be put into serious consideration in the entire process of inculturation in Africa in order to safeguard  the essence of the gospel of Christ and to meet contemporary challenges.

Keywords: Inculturation, Christianity, African cultural values, European missionaries, Post-modern Africa, African Christianity.