Church in Society and Development
(Monrovia, 07.12.2009) The Liberian Council of Churches (LCC) and the Church Development Service (EED) have held a theological dialogue in Monrovia on December 7, 2009. The Genral Secretary of LCC Dr. Benjamin Lartey highlighted the importance of reflecting on theological implications of development. Students of the Bishop Waren Brown College of Divinity of the AME Zion University claimed for justice and a strong involvement of the churches in the Truth and Reconciliation Process in Liberia.
The post conflict situation of Liberia marked the discussion. The speakers analysed the role of the churches in overcoming violence and promoting community based development. The panelist were (Ms.) Yatta Young, Dean of the Gbanga School of Theology at United Methodist University, Dr. Harmen Brown, Vice President for Academic Affairs of the African Methodist Episcopal University and Dr. Hans Spitzeck on behalf of EED.



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