University of KwaZulu-Natal
School of Religion Philosophy & Classics
UJAMAA Centre for Biblical and Theological Community Development & Research
Presents a Public Theology Lecture with
Dr.Willy Mafuta
Venue: Room 107, School of Religion, Philosophy & Classics
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 13h00
Looking At Xenophobia Through A Different Lens
Theme: “Reclamation of The Social Construction of ‘Bantuness’: The Politics of Identity and Xenophobia.”
Willy Mafuta was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He received an undergraduate degree in Theology from Universite Protestante au Congo (UPC) as well from the University of the Witswatesrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He earns a Masters degree in Theology and Biblical Studies at Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL and a Masters degree in International Development from the University of Iowa, Iowa City. Willy holds a doctorate degree in Theology and Ethics (Th.D) from the University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa and another doctorate degree in Religious Studies ( Ph.D) from the University of Ottawa, Ontario Canada. In addition, Willy holds a chaplaincy certificate for Clinical Pastoral Education from the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
Willy is currently an associate research Fellow at the Institute of Religion and Governance, University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa and affiliate Professor in International Studies at Coe College, Cedar Rapids. And he is a member of several academic associations included the American Academy of Religion.(AAR)
Willy also serves as the senior Pastor of Asbury UMC in Cedar Rapids. He is a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry and an executive member of the Methodist Federation of Social Action (MFSA). Willy has also served as a member of the Conference commission of Religion and Race, executive board member of the Bidwell- Riverside and also in several Bishop’s Task force as a resource person. He has strong passion for global ministry and social justice.
Willy strongly believes that the Church is the place where we are given the most precious gift of all: the opportunity to love, to pour the love of God we have received, back into the world that so desperately needs it. As such it is a place that we ought to welcome ALL with love.
let our God be with you.