JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL CONSTRUCTIVE THEORIES FOR RACE, RELIGION AND GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA (JCCT-RRGA)
About the Journal
Journal of Contextual Constructive Theories for Race, Religion and Governance in Africa (JCCT-RRGA) is based journal in the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This journal publishes articles that are mainly on theories of the interface between race, religion and governance in the African context. In its orientation, the journal is multi- disciplinary as it encourages scholarly reflection on contextual theories for race, religion and governance. As a journal that is primarily concerned with race, religion and governance, it also encourages scholarly reflection on the application of these theories in various spheres of life, e.g. Christianity, politics, politics, history, ethics, history, sociology, anthropology, and the natural environment, etc. The uniqueness of the journal is that it also draws knowledge from the CCT WhatsApp group which is a live forum which discusses these issues rigorously. Whilst the knowledge that has been disseminated and taught at African tertiary institutions on these issues has been largely Western oriented or Eurocentric, this journal aims to correct this discrepancy by giving an opportunity for a direct scholarly reflection on the advancement of African perspectives by African scholars and leaders on these issues.
JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL CONSTRUCTIVE THEORIES FOR RACE, RELIGION AND GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA (JCCT-RRGA)
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University of KwaZulu-Natal, Centre for Constructive Theology
https://srpc.ukzn.ac.za/research-unitscentres/centre-for-constructive-theology
Journal Editor
Prof. R. Simangaliso Kumalo (PhD)
Race, Religion & Governance in Africa
Director: Centre for Constructive Theology
Regional Chairperson: Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies
School of Religion Philosophy and Classics
University of KwaZulu Natal
Private Bag X01 Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
South Africa
Tel: +27 033 260 6437
Cell: +27823430693
Email: kumalor@ukzn.ac.za
Website: https://cct.ukzn.ac.za
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JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL CONSTRUCTIVE THEORIES FOR RACE, RELIGION AND GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA (JCCT-RRGA)
JCCT-RRGA a peer-reviewed journal. It is housed at the School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics, and published at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, on an Open Access platform. All articles are subject to double blind peer-review. All articles that pass the review process, and that are accepted for publication, will be published online, at: https://cct.ukzn/publication/JCCT-RRGA
The JCCT-RRGA homepage is available at: https://cct.ukzn/publication/journal-0f-contextual-constructive-theories-for-race-religion-and -governance-in-africa/.
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Guidelines for Contributors, and JCCT-RRGA Style
Manuscripts must be submitted in English (UK). If quotations from other languages appear in the manuscript, place the original in a footnote and a dynamic-equivalent translation in the body of the text or both in the text.
Contributors must submit one computer-generated copy of the manuscript to the editor(s). The computer-generated copy must be in Word for Windows, and must have an Abstract and Keywords. It must also be submitted in the Alternation style.
Manuscripts should range between 5 000-8 000 and book reviews between 800-1200 words. However, longer articles may be considered for publication.
Attach a cover page containing the following information: The corresponding author’s full name, address, e-mail address, position, department, university/ institution, and telephone/ fax numbers. A brief summary of the biodata of all authors must be attached too.
Maps, diagrams and posters must be presented in print-ready form. Clear black and white or color digitized photos (postcard size) or diagrams in pdf or jpeg may also be submitted.
Use footnotes sparingly. In order to enhance the value of the interaction between notes and text, we use footnotes and not endnotes.
Authors may use their own numbering systems in the manuscript.
Except for bibliographical references, abbreviations must include full-stops. The abbreviations (e.a.) = ’emphasis added’; (e.i.o.) = ’emphasis in original’; (i.a.) or […] = ‘insertion added’ may be used.
The full bibliographical details of sources are provided only once at the end of the manuscript under References. References in the body of the manuscript should follow the following convention: Mkhize (2017:14) argues …. or, at the end of a reference/quotation: …. (Ngwenya 2017:20f).
The surname and initials of authors as they appear in the source must be used in the References section.
Review articles and book reviews must include a title as well as the following information concerning the book reviewed: title, author, place of publication, publisher, date of publication, number of pages and the ISBN number.
In the text as well as the References, all book, journal, newspaper and magazine titles must be in italics.
The format for the References section is as follows:
Journal article by one author
Fulela, B. 2008. Checking the Post: Derrida and the Apartheid Debate. Alternation 15,2: 11 – 37.
Journal article by two authors
Mkhize, N. & N. Ndimande-Hlongwa 2014. African Languages, Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), and the Transformation of the Humanities and Social Sciences in Higher Education. Alternation 21,2: 10 – 37.
Book by one author
Moran, S. 2009. Representing Bushmen: South Africa and the Origin of Language. Rochester: University of Rochester Press. (Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora, Book 38.)
Book by one editor
Smit, J.A. (ed.) 1999. Body, Identity, Sub-cultures and Repression in Texts from Africa. Durban: CSSALL.
Book by two editors
Dhunpath, R. & R. Vithal (eds.) 2012. Alternative Access to Higher Education: Underprepared Students or Underprepared Institutions? Cape Town: Pearson Publishers.
Chapter in an edited book
Smit, J.A. & J. van Wyk 2001. Literary Studies in Post-apartheid South Africa. In Zegeye, A. & R. Kriger (eds.): Culture in the New South Africa after Apartheid. Volume 2. Cape Town: Kwela Books & History on Line.
Translated book
Foucault, M. 1977. Discipline and Punish. Sheridan, A. (trans.). New York: Pantheon.
Online resource
Jansen, J. & P. Vale (Co-chairs.) 2011. Consensus Study on the State of the Humanities in South Africa. Status, Prospects and Strategies. Pretoria: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). Available at: https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2011/09/2011-Humanity-final-proof-11-August-2011.pdf. (Accessed on 08 May 2017.)
Journal editor
Prof R Simangaliso Kumalo (UKZN) – Practical Theology – Religion & Governance in Africa
Editorial Assistant
Editorial board
Prof Nceba Gqaleni (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika (University of the Witwatersrand) International Law and Business
Prof Henry Mbaya (University of Stellenbosch)
Prof Hebert Moyo (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Prof Lilian Siwila (UKZN), Gender and Theology
Prof Sibusiso Masondo (UKZN) – African Religions
Dr Phumlani Majola (UKZN), Theology and Law, South Africa
Prof Gordon Zide (University of South Africa), Leadership and Development, South Africa
Mr Anele Siswana (Wits University), Psychology and Decolonisation, South Africa
Prof Nokuzola Mndende (Camagu Institute)
Prof Brian Konkol (University of Syracuse), Leadership Development and Religion, US
Prof Robert Mtisi (Luther College-US)
Prof Kenneth Ross (University of Malawi) Malawi
Dr Takuze Chitsulo (Zomba Theological University, Malawi) Biblical Studies
Dr Chammah Kaunda (Oxford School of Missions) Oxford
Dr Kupah Mtata (United Theological College) Zimbabwe
Prof Cecelia Lynch (University of California-Irvine)
Dr Rosinah Gabaitse (University of Botswana) –Biblical Hermeneutics & Gender