The Centre for Constructive Theology, herein after referred to as CCT is a semi-autonomous Community Development Organisation within the School of Religion and Theology (SoRaT), University of KwaZulu-Natal. The CCT seeks to play a significant role in responding to the challenge of transformation and reconstruction in South Africa by providing concrete mechanisms for outreach and advocacy, informed by theological reflection. Although this reflection arises from a Christian base, the CCT intentionally promotes openness to and dialogue with other faith communities. We are particularly interested in the intersection between Christianity and African Traditional Religion.

OUR AIM

CCT aims to bridge the gap between formal academic theological enquiry and the practical needs and concerns of communities whose faith perspectives on the critical issues confronting South Africa have been undervalued in the past.

OUR OBJECTIVES

CCT seeks to facilitate contextually relevant theological responses to the unfolding social, political and religious situation in the country and region.

The CCT works with African Instituted Churches (AICs) (classified as historically previously disadvantaged) in the province of KwaZulu Natal by addressing the following:

1. Assist AICs with:

• Acquiring Theological Education for leaders and lay people;

• Preparing leaders to be marriage officers;

• Registering the churches with the South African government;

• Providing space for debate on traditional and current issues that the society is struggling with at any given time.

• Offer courses on Gender and masculinity.

2. Conduct research on various issues that deal with the AICs.