Conference on the history of Church of Sweden mission

South based perspectives on Church of Sweden Mission: Post-colonial church relations, with mission history as a backdrop.

The purpose of the conference is to critically look upon the experiences of the activities of Church of Sweden Mission. We will also constructively engage in a conversation about present and future post-colonial church relations, with the mission history as a backdrop.

The conference is organised in cooperation with the Unit of Research and Analysis at Church of Sweden Central Church Office and the Department of Theology at Uppsala University.

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Invited speakers:

Rev. Dr. Elieshi Mungure, Tanzania

Rev Dr. Kenneth Mtata, World Council of Churches, Zimbabwe

Prof. Herbert Moyo, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Zimbabwe/South Africa

Ass. Prof. Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon, India/Australia

Time and place:

October 14-15th 2024

Humanistiska teatern, Engelska parken, Uppsala