Religious discourse, social cohesion and conflict
Subtitle: Muslim-Christian relations in Tanzania
By: Thomas Joseph Ndaluka
Series: Interreligious Studies -- Vol. 5
Publisher: LIT
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Germany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 217
ISBN-13: 9783643902115
Subjects: Muslims; Christians; Islam; Christianity and other religions; Relations; Christianity
Description: "This book analyzes socio-religious transformation in Tanzania. Some scholars claim that religion has returned to the public domain since the collapse of Tanzanian socialism, and that there is a tension between Muslims and Christians. Based on focus group discussions in Dar es Salaam, the author acquires insight into Muslim - Christian relations using Critical Discourse Analysis. He analyzes how Muslims and Christians identify and position themselves in relation to each other and the conditions which make them elevate their religious identity over other identities. The book reveals that some peripheral voices threaten social cohesion, but in general Muslims and Christians maintain friendly relations and avoid conflict. It also shows individualization or de-institutionalization as dominant trends in the country. However, educational institutions have remained strong and influence other institutions such as the family"--Publisher's description, back cover.
Notes: Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Radboud Univ., Nijmegen, 2012.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: General introduction; title: How Muslims speak about Christians; title: How Christians speak about Muslims; title: How Muslims and Christians speak to each other; title: Muslim-Christian relations in Tanzania.