Violence in various regions of Africa over the last year, as well as in the Middle East, continues to raise questions concerning the relationship between Christianity and Islam. Is there a way forward where people of different faiths can live together as neighbours in peace and harmony, for the good of a community, society, and the university?
On Thursday, 20 February 2025 at 1400 UTC, Prof. John Azumah, Executive Director of the The Sanneh Institute at the University of Ghana, will focus on the nature and dynamics of Christian-Muslim relations in West Africa, ranging from family to national and regional levels. He will highlight the threats of Islamic militancy in the region and will focus on the long-standing, deeply rooted pacifist tradition of West African Islam. Prof. Azumah will also share his personal journey of faith and scholarship, his family background, and how these contribute in important ways to shaping the Sanneh Institute’s work.
The Sannah Institute, named after the late Prof. Lamin Sanneh, exists to equip and resource religious leaders, scholars, academic institutions and wider African society through advanced inquiry. Deeply rooted in West African traditions, the Institute seeks to inspire intellectual curiosity in the religious and non-religious other through research, translation work, publications, education, and engagement. In its activities, including seminars, conferences and workshops, the Sanneh Institute strives for academic excellence as a tribute to God and in service to African society.
We hope you will join us for this important conversation.
