Mothering African Women's Theologies: Pioneers of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians

The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians (the Circle) was inaugurated in 1989 at the Trinity Theological Seminary in Legon, Ghana. This is an academic association of women writers in religious spaces or faith communities that came together to ensure that African women write about their experiences with religious spaces. Seventy women gathered in Ghana in 1989 to inaugurate the Circle from various African nations.  Their participation, presence and contributions laid the foundations for numerous African women to aspire to greater achievements within religious spheres. This book sought to highlight each of the 70 women who were at the Circle convocation and understand where they have been after the 1989 formation of the Circle by writing brief biographies of these pioneering women. It is, however, recognised that not all the women who attended the 1989 Circle convocation went on to achieve success and influence in the same manner. Some may have faded from public view, with limited available information about their endeavours. However, this volume aims to provide recognition and documentation for every participant, ensuring that their contributions are remembered and celebrated. Their participation in this convocation opened the door wide for African women to take up leadership roles in the global ecumenical spaces where previously there was only a few African women. Professors of theology from various universities on the continent and in the diaspora, clergy from various denominations and students of theology came together to individually contribute a chapter to this book.