African Christian scholars and the study of African traditional religions: A re-evaluation (On the validity of cultural nationalism in religious scholarship)

The writings of African scholars who are committed to Christianity have been assessed negatively, particularly as regards the study of African traditional religions (ATRs). This article surveys the context that influenced African Christian scholars and illustrates why cultural nationalism features in some of their writings. While accepting the validity of some of the criticisms, this essay maintains that the writings of African Christian scholars remain important. Copyright 2000 Academic Press