This conversation with Professor Nadine explores the origins of the development industry, its current state,and what it means to decolonize.
Nadine Bowers Du Toit (1977) is currently an Associate Professor in ‘Theology and Development’ (Dept. Practical Theology & Missiology) at the Faculty of Theology, University of Stellenbosch (South Africa).
Besides lecturing, publishing and supervising post- graduate students, Nadine is often invited to address congregations, religious leaders and NGO’s on the topic of religion’s role in addressing issues of poverty, inequality and injustice. She serves on the board of two Non-Profit Organisations, is the Director of the Unit for Religion and Development Research (URDR) at Stellenbosch University and is also the outgoing chairperson of the South African Society for Practical Theology (SPTSA).
Within the university she serves on the management committee of the Faculty of Theology as chairperson of the faculty Transformation committee. She sees herself as an activist academic always seeking to push for space for more voices to be heard.
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