Co-Publication & Others

Individual co-publications and/or other books: the following titles featured here are the result of cooperations between Globethics and partners

Ethics and Overcoming Odious Passions

Ethics and Overcoming Odious Passions
Subtitle:
Mitigating Radicalisation and Extremism through Shared Human Values in Education
Editors:
Ignace Haaz, Jakob Bühlmann Quero, Khushwant Singh
ISBN:
978-2-88931-533-8 (online version)
978-2-88931-534-5 (print version)
DOI:
10.58863/20.500.12424/4292368
Series:
Co-Publications & Others
Publication:
2023
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This publication articulated in three parts, and twelve chapters endeavours to engage with the complex negative emotions and consequent phenomenon of self-deceit, radicalisation and extremism. First part: Emotions as Lines of Demarcation or Guidelines to Our Self. The Psychodynamic Surrounding of our Intentional Self; second part: Case Studies of Some Concrete Societal Encapsulations of the Negative Passions; and third part: Resisting the Colonisation of Tyrannical Affections. Possible Paths of Mitigating Radicalisation and Extremism. What kind of educational responses can be given to extremist claims of territory, identity, resources, power, and interpretations? How can a dialogue on unifying ethical principles and values aid in developing common grounds for preventing radical and extremist excesses? With authors from three continents, this publication endeavours to not only ask the uncomfortable questions with regard to the exteriorisation of human emotive predispositions and inclinations to ostracize, stigmatise and discriminate. The exit door from the extreme is also clearly presented, through four contributions, notably the interplay of Charvaka philosophy, Sikh wisdom on balanced forms of engagement with strong emotions.

Christian Liturgy

Christian Liturgy
Subtitle:
A Chinese Catechism of Celebrating
Author:
You Bin 游斌
ISBN:
978-2-88931-509-3 (online version)
DOI:
10.58863/20.500.12424/4283186
Series:
Globethics Co-Publications & Others
Publication:
2023
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Catechism is often perceived as the teaching of old-fashioned doctrines of faith or an authoritarian list of what religious leaders force us to believe. This catechism is a survival package of food called faith. It is fresh water from the source for the daily path of life and for orientation in decision-making. These four volumes of Chinese Catechisms transform the classical core texts of the Christian faith into today's living: the Creed (Vol. 1), the Lord's Prayer (Vol. 2), the Ten Commandments (Vol. 3), and the Liturgy as celebration of Life (Vol. 4). The author You Bin from Beijing offers it from a Chinese perspective as a contribution to intercultural theology. It is a gift to world Christianity and humanity. It is not a Lutheran, Reformed, Catholic, or Anglican Catechism; it is a post-denominational window for living. In this volume 4, the Lord's Prayer is interpreted from a Chinese background and wisdom. Its genius lies in its innovative synthesis of, on the one hand, the liturgy rooted in the ancient rites and traditions of China and, on the other, the ancient traditions of the Church in an ecumenical spirit.

The Lord’s Prayer: A Chinese Catechism of Praying

The Lord’s Prayer: A Chinese Catechism of Praying
Subtitle:
Chinese Catechism 2
Author:
You Bin 游斌
ISBN:
978-2-88931-505-5 (online version)
DOI:
10.58863/20.500.12424/4271536
Series:
Globethics Co-Publications & Others
Publication:
2023
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Catechism is often perceived as the teaching of old-fashioned doctrines of faith or an authoritarian list of what religious leaders force us to believe. This catechism is a survival package of food called faith. It is fresh water from the source for the daily path of life and for orientation in decision-making.
These four volumes of Chinese Catechisms transform the classical core texts of the Christian faith into today's living: the Creed (Vol. 1), the Lord's Prayer (Vol. 2), the Ten Commandments (Vol. 3), and the Liturgy as celebration of Life (Vol. 4). The author You Bin from Beijing offers it from a Chinese perspective as a contribution to intercultural theology. It is a gift to world Christianity and humanity. It is not a Lutheran, Reformed, Catholic, or Anglican Catechism; it is a post-denominational window for living.
In this volume 2, the Lord's Prayer is interpreted from a Chinese background and wisdom. You may not agree with all, but you will certainly be inspired and empowered.

The Ten Commandments: A Chinese Catechism of Living

Ethics, Media, Theology and Development in Africa
Subtitle:
Chinese Catechism 3
Author:
You Bin 游斌
ISBN:
978-2-88931-507-9
Series:
Globethics.net Co-Publications & Others
Publication:
2022
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Catechism is often perceived as the teaching of old-fashioned doctrines of faith or an authoritarian list of what religious leaders force us to believe. This catechism is a survival package of food called faith. It is fresh water from the source for the daily path of life and for orientation in decision-making.
These four volumes of Chinese Catechisms transform the classical core texts of the Christian faith into today's living: the Creed (Vol. 1), the Lord's Prayer (Vol. 2), the Ten Commandments (Vol. 3), and the Liturgy as celebration of Life (Vol. 4). The author You Bin from Beijing offers it from a Chinese perspective as a contribution to intercultural theology. It is a gift to world Christianity and humanity. It is not a Lutheran, Reformed, Catholic, or Anglican Catechism; it is a post-denominational window for living.
In this volume 3, the Ten Commandments are interpreted from a Chinese background and wisdom. You may not agree with all, but you will certainly be inspired and empowered.

Ethics, Media, Theology and Development in Africa

Ethics, Media, Theology and Development in Africa
Subtitle:
A Festschrift in Honour of Msgr Prof. Dr Obiora Francis Ike
Editors:
Peter Eshioke Egielewa / Blessed Frederick Ngonso
ISBN:
978-2-88931-484-3
Series:
Globethics.net Co-Publications & Others
Publication:
2022
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This book is a collection of scholarly articles, structured into six different parties and topics such as Reflections on Obiora Ike, Ethics and Christian Faith, Ethics and Environment, War, Ethics, Value, Culture and the Media in Africa, Ethics and the Media in Nigeria, Ethics and Administration. These parties are aiming at understanding and highlighting thoughts and areas of scholarly interest of Msgr Prof. Obiora Ike on theology, ethics and development issues. By showing several serious ethical issues observed on the African continent the book aims to be a resource material for theology scholars, applied ethicists, media scholars and professionals, development planners, technological entrepreneurs, policymakers, curriculum developers, society leaders, and administrators in general.

Building Bridges Towards a More Humane Society

Strengthening Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Human Rights
Subtitle:
Explorations in Contextual Biblical Interpretation on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Bridging Gaps Exchange Program
Editors:
Kirsten van der Ham, Geke van Vliet, Peter-Ben Smit and Klaas Spronk
ISBN:
978-2-88931-486-7
Series:
Globethics.net Co-Publications & Others
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2022
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This volume is celebrating the Bridging Gaps programme’s 25th anniversary at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (The Netherlands). Contributors are people who have been engaging with the programme as students, staff or representatives of partner organisations. This volume is divided into two: ‘Contextual theology and contextual biblical interpretation as catalysts for academic theology’ and ‘A catalyst for community: contextual theology and churches.’ The first part covers issues as LGBTQI+ acceptance, economy and impoverishment, gender-based violence and the position of women in biblical texts and churches. The second part of the volume concerns how local communities respond to a migration and climate crisis.

Strengthening Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Human Rights

Strengthening Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Human Rights
Subtitle:
Perspectives from an International Consultative Process
Editors:
Peter Prove, Jochen Motte, Sabine Dressler & Andar Parlindungan
ISBN:
978-2-88931-478-2
Co-Publication:
World Council of Churches and Globethics.net
Publication:
2022
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Given renewed conflicts and widening divisions, and with human rights having all too frequently been misused for political purposes or applied unequally, international human rights law—and its foundational principles—has come under increasing attack. At the same time, different perspectives on the relationship between Christian ethics and international human rights law have become increasingly evident in the ecumenical movement.
 
The World Council of Churches, together with the Protestant Church in Germany and the United Evangelical Mission, recognized the need for a process of ecumenical study and reflection on the relationship between human dignity and human rights from biblical, theological, and victims’ perspectives. This two-year process culminated in a Conference on Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Humans Rights held in Wuppertal (Germany) and online from 9–12 April 2022.
 
The rich contributions of papers received from theologians, people with different academic backgrounds, experts in ethics and human rights, and human rights defenders—together with the joint message of the participants of the Wuppertal Conference—are made available in this publication.

Repenser l’éducation et la pédagogie dans une perspective africaine

Subtitle:
Manuel pratique à destination des enseignants et des formateurs d’enseignants
Editors:
Abdeljalil Akkari, Stefania Gandolfi, Moussa Mohamed Sagayar
ISBN:
ISBN 978-2-88931-454-6
Series:
Co-Publications & Others
Publication:
2022
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Le livre, rassemble onze auteurs qui s’associent pour mettre à la fois la mémoire culturelle nigérienne en valeur et aussi en tension avec les ressources et procédures éducatives actuellement en cours. L’ouvrage transpose de manière didactique les savoirs endogènes tirés de la tradition nigérienne, en les mettant en relation avec les savoirs et les procédures déjà en usage à l’école dite moderne. L’ouvrage est destiné aux enseignants exerçant dans les classes du primaire et du secondaire, aux enseignants en formation, aux formateurs d’enseignants, et à tous ceux qui s’intéressent de près aux questions éducatives en Afrique. Ce manuel est le résultat d’un travail collectif mené par des chercheurs de plusieurs horizons, et soutenu par Fondazione Vittorino Chizzolini (Italy), L’École normale supérieure (ENS, Niger) et l’Université de Genève (UNIGE, Suisse).

My Cross – My Life

Subtitle:
Daily Spiritual Joy
Author:
Christoph Stückelberger
ISBN:
978-2-88931-446-1
Series number:
Co-Publications & Others
Publication:
2022
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The cross in this collection is not a symbol of suffering and death, but one of joy, energy, life and community. The 60 crosses from across the globe - the private collection of the author - offer the possibility to discover the depth and diversity of the cross, in a spirit of ecumenical curiosity. They are organised around five themes: Tree of life; Community; Suffering; Devotion and Protection. The selection is limited to personal crosses found in households, worn as necklaces or bought in church shops. This booklet is an invitation to deepen personal spirituality, to choose from among the crosses and to meditate on them as a means to express personal hope and to find life energy as a source of ethical reflection and action.

Walking with the Earth

Subtitle:
Intercultural Perspectives on Ethics of Ecological Caring
Editors:
Ignace Haaz / Amélé Adamavi-Aho Ekué
ISBN:
978-2-88931-434-8
Series number:
Co-Publications & Others
Publication:
2022
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It is commonly believed that considering nature different from us, human beings (qua rational, cultural, religious and social actors), is detrimental to our engagement for the preservation of nature. An obvious example is animal rights, a deep concern for all living beings, including non-human living creatures, which is understandable only if we approach nature, without fearing it, as something which should remain outside of our true home. “Walking with the earth” aims at questioning any similar preconceptions in the wide sense, including allegoric-poetic contributions. We invited 14 authors from 4 continents to express all sorts of ways of saying why caring is so important, why togetherness, being-with each others, as a spiritual but also embodied ethics is important in a divided world.

Participer à une société qui apprend

Subtitle:
Manuel méthodologique pour observer les réalisations du droit à l’éducation en tant que droit culturel
Editors:
M. Bougma, C. Dalbera, S. Gandolfi, P. Meyer-Bisch, G. Ouedraogo
ISBN:
978-2-88931-430-0
Series number:
Globethics.net Co-Publications & Other
Publication:
2021
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Une communauté humaine est mature, quand elle s’enrichit continuellement des intelligences partagées de ses membres, de ses traditions ainsi que des savoirs qui viennent d’ailleurs ; bref, quand elle demeure et se développe comme apprenante. Or les recherches participatives nous placent devant un contraste impressionnant. 1) Une grande partie des habitantes et habitants ne peuvent pas jouir pleinement des droits à l’éducation et à l’information, ce qui implique qu’une grande part des savoirs et de leurs potentiels se perd définitivement. 2) Pourtant cette richesse existe, ce dont témoignent tant d’expériences heureuses, portées par des associations, des communes, avec l’engagement de nombreuses personnes. En réalité, beaucoup de richesse humaine est gaspillée, or il s’agit de la première ressource, avant même les autres ressources économiques. Personne, aucun pouvoir central dans une société démocratique, ne peut assurer seul cette responsabilité, qui appartient à toutes et à tous. Il est nécessaire de recueillir et de respecter les ressources culturelles - les multiples sortes de savoirs portées par une grande diversité d’acteurs – qui doivent, ou peuvent, entrer dans la réalisation du droit à l’éducation. Intimement lié au droit à l’information, le droit à l’éducation est pris ici dans toute son amplitude culturelle. Il s’agit de chercher dans leurs diversités les ressources de l’universelle dignité, au lieu de vouloir imposer le modèle d’un pouvoir central.
Ce manuel est un des résultats d’une observation participative de la réalisation du droit à l’éducation au Burkina Faso. Il contient une présentation synthétique des étapes de la méthode mise en œuvre, à partir d’études de cas analysés au regard des composantes du droit à l’éducation en tant que droit culturel : ces brèves études se composent d’exposés narratifs appuyés sur des cartes et schémas systémiques. La seconde partie montre des résultats, ainsi que quelques recommandations qui en sont issues.
La crainte qu’une observation dynamique soit beaucoup trop coûteuse en investissement est compensée par le fait que cette observation permet de débusquer gaspillages et effets de levier, et qu’elle peut être opérée par échantillonnages, dans la mesure où les relations entre les indicateurs observés peuvent être repérés et suivis dans des espace-temps bien définis. Il faut tabler sur les capacités d’observation des différents acteurs et sur la mise en œuvre de l’intelligence collective quand elle est confrontée à la réalité contrastée des potentiels et des obstacles. C’est le principe d’une société qui apprend, qui débusque de l’universel au singulier dans les replis des relations humaines au sein des richesses des environnements.

Whispers from the Land of Snows

Author:
Fanny Iona Morel
ISBN:
978-2-88931-448-5
Series number:
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Publication:
2022
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Second edition with Preface by Nicolas Walder. This study investigates the correlation between violations of cultural rights and the violence committed by state actors against a community rooted in a profoundly Buddhist society. It is based on the first-hand testimonies of Tibetan exiles who have sought asylum in Switzerland. It uncovers the experiences, perceptions and opinions of Tibetans, most of whom have suffered various forms of abuse in Tibet.

The approach adopted in this book draws on the 2007 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and 2007 Declaration de Fribourg, which reflect the essential role of cultural rights. It also focuses on the concept of genocide developed by Raphael Lemkin (1900–1959). The PRC has violently disrupted the natural process of cultural change in Tibet, through forced cultural assimilation which continues to engender violence.

Tibetans’ resilience, nonviolence and commitment to peace are powerful coping mechanisms. Yet, extreme self-violence continues: since 1998, 157 self-immolations have been reported. Efforts must continue to advocate for human rights in Tibet, particularly when it comes to issues of freedoms of expression, religion, assembly and of movement, in order to secure a sustainable peace that would benefit both Tibet and the PRC.

Faith and Action Rooted in Christ Reflections on Spirituality, Justice, and Ethical Living

Author:
Obiora Ike
ISBN:
978-2-88931-415-7
Co-Publication:
Globethics.net
Publication:
2021
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This is a large collection of 89 short essays on the utility of the Catholic theology for life, in times of radical changes. This work answers in a powerful way, the contemporary questions of modern life and society in simple language, finely narrated and here presented with a selected range of texts from the Old and New Testaments. The narration must wake anybody up from dogmatic sleep to living the faith in loving action. The reflections bring spiritual insights into the underlining essential role of Christian faith and the value of Christian communities in dealing with social justice, integral development and peace matters.

Who Cares About Ethics?

Editors:
Obiora Ike, Amélé Adamavi-Aho Ekué, Anja Andriamasy, Lucy Howe López
ISBN:
978-2-88931-381-5
Co-Publication:
Globethics.net
Publication:
2020
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Ethics is a universal concern for all people around the world, and this book explores how and why ethics is still relevant today. Who Cares About Ethics? is made up of selected essays from participants in the Globethics.net Network, capitalising on their diverse knowledge and life experiences. Topics range from ethics in the cyberworld, the role of religious ethics in advocating for the environment, explorations of ethics in health and well-being to redefining the concept of homesickness.

Mission Rediscovered: Transforming Disciples

Author:
Kenneth Ross
ISBN:
978-2-88931-369-3
Co-Publication:
World Council of Churches and Globethics.net
Publication:
2020
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This book offers a commentary on the Arusha Call to Discipleship, unpacking the meaning of its 12-part summons. It provides an up-to-date theological and missiological view on a major ecumenical mission document with a personal reflection on the state of the world desperately in need of change and transformation. It intends to be a key resource for discovering what it means to become what Pope Francis described as "missionary disciples". Primarily meant for individuals and study groups in churches, mission agencies and theological institutions, it is a useful tool for anyone interested in the ecumenical mission movement and World Christianity.

L'interdépendance des droits de l'homme au principe de toute gouvernance démocratique: Commentaire de Souveraineté et coopérations

Editors:
Patrice Meyer-Bisch, Stefania Gandolfi, Greta Balliu
ISBN:
978-2-88931-310-5
Series number:
Globethics.net Co-Publications Series
Publication:
2019
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Pourquoi la notion de « souveraineté démocratique » est-elle si pervertie ? Pourquoi les États s'en considèrent-ils comme les détenteurs, alors que la souveraineté des peuples est constitutive de l'idée même de démocratie ? L'hypothèse d'une « Approche basée sur les droits de l'homme en développement » (ABDH) est que l'analyse de chaque droit de l'homme et de leurs interdépendances, est la voie concrète et contraignante pour tracer des chemins de souveraineté démocratique tout en valorisant la diversité des interprétations. Tous les droits de l'homme sont des facteurs de développement puisqu'ils garantissent des accès, dégagent des libertés et renforcent des responsabilités : ce sont des exercices de souveraineté partagée. Tous les acteurs d'une société en ont la responsabilité. En ce sens, une souveraineté démocratique, oeuvre d'intelligence commune, implique des responsabilités aux échelles multiples. Les principes sont universels, leurs inventions et leurs pratiques sont singulières. Cet ouvrage est un commentaire du petit livre : Souveraineté et coopérations. Guide pour fonder une gouvernance démocratique sur l'interdépendance des droits de l'homme, paru en 2016 chez le même éditeur.

Diaspore y democrazie. Le diaspore sono portatrici di valori

Editors:
Stefania Gandolfi
ISBN:
978-2-88931-266-5
Series number:
Globethics.net Co-Publications Series
Publication:
2019
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Il libro raccoglie i risultati del progetto Diaspore interculturali e democrazie promosso dalla Cattedra UNESCO Diritti dell'uomo ed etica della cooperazione internazionale dell'Università di Bergamo, l'Observatoire de la diversité et des droits culturels di Friburgo (Svizzera), l'Associazione Vittorino Chizzolini cooperazione internazionale ONLUS (Bergamo), la Cooperativa Sociale Ruah ONLUS (Bergamo), l'Ufficio Migranti Diocesi (Bergamo). Il progetto è partito da una duplice constatazione: da un lato la difficoltà di conciliare l'universalità dei diritti dell'uomo e il rispetto delle diversità culturali e dall'altro il deficit democratico che caratterizza le relazioni internazionali e transnazionali. Le diaspore permettono, al tempo stesso, la dispersione e la riunificazione di persone che, attraverso le proprie organizzazioni e associazioni, costituiscono degli straordinari laboratori per promuovere e sperimentare forme di partecipazione democratica a livello transnazionale. Il lavoro di ricerca ha raccolto racconti di vita e storie di diaspora di persone con vissuti migratori diversi che sono stati analizzati con il metodo Paideia.

Applied Ethics - To Issues of Development, Culture, Religion and Education

Editors:
Obiora F. Ike
ISBN:
978-2-88931-335-8
Series number:
Globethics.net Co-Publications Series
Publication:
2020
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The reflections in this book emanate from several lectures, speeches and conferences papers delivered by the author on matters that impact the world. They are now put together in one volume to fulfill the need of documentation of reflected thought which relevance continues to have validity for humankind. We live at a time and in a period of massive global challenges which also influence the lives of billions of people around the world. Questions are asked and answered proffered even in a modest way.

Le déclin des Baghole. Processus d'aliénation sociale des femmes en Afrique centrale

Editors:
Samuel Ngayihembako Mutahinga
ISBN:
978-2-88931-262-7
Series number:
Globethics.net Co-Publications Series
Publication:
2018
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À cause des instabilités politiques qu'elle a connues dans son histoire, l'Afrique centrale est le théâtre des guerres et conflits armés répétitifs, des marasmes économiques et des calamités socioculturelles. En conséquence, une misère indescriptible s'y est installée. Au tréfonds de cette misère se trouve une situation particulière : l'aliénation de la femme, de sorte que la pauvreté y soit perçue comme étant d'abord une affaire des femmes. En ce sens, l'on peut parler de féminisation de la pauvreté. Cet ouvrage étudie un cas, la femme chez les Nande de l'Est de la RD Congo. Il décrit les étapes et les facteurs du processus de son aliénation, à partir de l'époque ancestrale où elle était socialement appelée « reine », Mughole, jusqu'à la période actuelle durant laquelle elle est devenue la principale cible des violences de tout genre, voire du viol.

Moral and Ethical Leadership, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution

Editors:
Obiora F. Ike
ISBN:
978-2-88931-334-1
Series number:
Globethics.net Co-Publications Series
Publication:
2020
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This book is concerned by the effectiveness of a limited number of cardinal virtues that great religions have in common with philosophical ethics, and the author uses philosophy as a practical aim for better inviting value- and reason-oriented actions. Based on the virtue of hope, the author thinks the very essence of fair conditions for education as transformative education. Deriving from the virtue of justice, we find a firm foundation for peace research and reconciliation programmes. Courage and productivity are, in a judicious manner, related to the value of work. Trust, the virtue of love and common good are matters of the management of natural and economic resources. As we discover each chapter after the other, the whole work is revealed to be grounded on a hierarchy of virtues.