The Road to Unity: The Lutheran Churches of Southern Africa Confronting a Divided Past

By Philippe Denis

This volume traces the historical development of Lutheran churches in southern Africa from colonial establishment through apartheid to contemporary unity efforts. The study examines mission-to-church transitions, responses to apartheid, and multiple attempts at achieving unity including the formation of FELCSA, LUCSA, and includes:

Comprehensive historical analysis of Lutheran churches in southern Africa from colonial establishment to contemporary unity efforts Examination of mission-to-church transitions and responses to apartheid within Lutheran denominations Critical assessment of unity initiatives including FELCSA, LUCSA, and joint theological education at LTI Analysis of the 1964 UELCSA and 1975 ELCSA formations and their impact on racial divisions within Lutheran churches Documentation of failed unity attempts and the 2008 collapse of unity talks with lessons for future efforts

This title has been co-published with UKZN Press. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041332009
• ISBN13: 9781041332008
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 243 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"