Tracing the Christian Heritage and the Emergence of Islam in Goma, DRC: The Way Forward for the Church

Authors

  • Daniel Baraka Mirenge He holds a bachelor degree in Theology from the Université Libre de Pays de Grands Lacs (ULPGL/Goma) and pursuing a master's degree of Art in missions with a focus on Islam at Africa International University (AIU) in Nairobi.

Abstract

This article traces the Christian heritage in Goma and examines the increasing conversions to Islam and other cults in Goma, the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It highlights the failure of Christians to live a Christian life and values, the negative perception of Islam by pastors, and the lack of awareness of the Islamic religion by Christians as factors contributing to the recent spread of Islam in Goma. This study used the phenomenological researcher approach and interviews with pastors and district chiefs. It argues for the need for Christians to live out their values and participate in mercy ministries in their communities. The church should organise basic training on world religions for believers to respond to emerging challenges.

Author Biography

Daniel Baraka Mirenge , He holds a bachelor degree in Theology from the Université Libre de Pays de Grands Lacs (ULPGL/Goma) and pursuing a master's degree of Art in missions with a focus on Islam at Africa International University (AIU) in Nairobi.

He is a social change agent and initiator of Goma Halisi Initiatives.

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Published

2023-08-29

How to Cite

Daniel Baraka Mirenge. (2023). Tracing the Christian Heritage and the Emergence of Islam in Goma, DRC: The Way Forward for the Church. ShahidiHub International Journal of Theology & Religious Studies, 3(2), 271-284. Retrieved from http://shahidihub.org/shahidihub/index.php/ijtrs/article/view/180

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): SHAHIDIHUB INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Section

Articles