Reconciliation and just peace : impulses of the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for the European and African context

The book marks the 20th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. The churches play a central role in the process of reconciliation in Rwanda. The theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer offers fresh impulses, generating intensive discussions in Rwanda, especially in view of the many parallels to his context in the Nazi period. Moreover, the underlying conflict ultimately remains unresolved, especially in Eastern Congo in the region of Lake Kivu, where fighting continues between former Hutu units, other militia groups and government troops. In such a context, the search for a "just peace" is central, and Bonhoeffer's peace ethics offer important orientational points of reference. The volume documents the Bonhoeffer conference "Reconciliation and a just peace - impulses for the African and European contexts", held in Kibuye, Rwanda, in February 2014. I. Main Articles. La Justice Comme Guide D'orientation De L'éthique Théologique / Heinrich Bedford-strohm -- La Justice Comme Guide D'orientation De L'éthique Théologique / Jered Kalimba -- The First Theological-ethical Doctrine Of Basic Human Rights Developed By A Twentieth-century German Protestant Theologian: Dietrich Bonhoeffer And Human Rights / Christine Schliesser -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer And The Struggle For Human Rights In The Context Of Africa / Byaruhanga Ruokoo Archangel -- La Confession De Culpabilité Et Chemin Vers La Reconciliation / Pascal Bataringaya -- Culpability Confession As A Way To Reconciliation: It Can Start, But It Can Only Start With Bonhoeffer / Jannika Haupt -- Peace As A Central Task For Christians: Bringing About Peace In The Work Of Dietrich Bonhoeffer And Its Importance For Current Ethics / Clemens Wustmans --^ Peace As A Central Task For Christians In The Light Of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Peace Ethics With A Special Focus On Churches And Peacemaking In Tanzania / Abednego Keshomshahara -- Responsabilitéet Courage Civil: Fondamentaux De L'éthique De Dietrich Bonhoeffer / Traugott Jähnichen -- Church As Church For Others?: Reflections On The Role Of Church In Society And The Relevance Of Society For The Shape Of Church / Kai Horstmann -- Ecumenism And The Future Of The Church / Ulrich Möller -- L'oecumenisme: L'avenir De L'eglise / Vincent Muderwa Barhatulirwa -- Ii. Theological Impulses, Experience Reports & Mediations. Expériences De Réconciliation Et Responsabilité Pour La Paix Dans Le Contexte Allemand / Albert Henz -- Reflections On Commemorative Practices In Rwanda And Germany / Katharina Peetz -- The Question Of Guilt And Confession Of The Young Generations After The Genocides In Rwanda And Germany: An Experience Report / Christine Jürgens, Maximilian Schell --^ Meditations / Samuel Mutabazi, Helmut Keiner, Thérèse Mukamakuza, Jan Van Schaardenburgh -- Jörg Zimmermann -- Iii. Closing Word & Final Statement. Mot De Cloture / Elisée Musemakweli -- Final Declaration (in English And French). Edited By Heinrich Bedford-strohm, Pascal Bataringaya, Traugott Jähnichen. Papers From An International Conference Held In February 2014 In Karongi, Rwanda. Includes Bibliographical References. Contributions In English And French. Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Avant-Propos Introduction:On the topicality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theological ethics –Impulses for the African and European contextsTraugott Jähnichen & Clemens Wustmans Introduction:De l ́actualité de l ́éthique théologique de Dietrich Bonhoeffer.Une impulsion pour le contexte africain et européen.Traugott Jähnichen & Clemens Wustmans Dictionary of Authors