Vuyani Vellem

Vuyani Shadrack Vellem (25 December 1968 – 4 December 2019) was a South African theologian, minister, and professor known for his work in Black Theology of Liberation and decolonial theology. Quotes "Un-thinking the West means de-centring Eurocentric epistemologies rather than replacing one dominant epistemology with another." Vuyani Shadrack Vellem discussing the de-centring of Eurocentric epistemologies in an interview published in Acta Theologica (2018). "Epistemological transformation does not mean one epistemology as a norm, but a pluriversal, trans-modern approach to faith and beliefs knowledge." Vuyani Shadrack Vellem explaining epistemological transformation and pluriversal approaches to knowledge in Acta Theologica (2018). "I use indigenous concepts in almost all my writings." Vuyani Shadrack Vellem discussing the role of indigenous concepts in his theological writings. "The grammar, syntax and language of our approach in Black Theology of Liberation valorizes Black African experience, concepts or symbols of knowledge that have been excluded for decades." Vuyani Shadrack Vellem discussing the language and methodology of Black Theology of Liberation. "Racism is a spirit that worships an idol—superiority—not the God of the oppressed." Vuyani Shadrack Vellem discussing racism and liberation theology in Acta Theologica (2018). "James Cone turned Barth's theology 'inside out', developing a distinct grammar of theology." Vuyani Shadrack Vellem discussing the theological contribution of James Cone. "The embodiment of the Belhar Confession remains an ecclesiological challenge even today." Vuyani Shadrack Vellem discussing the continuing significance of the Belhar Confession. "I am working on a project with the title When God is Evicted." Vuyani Shadrack Vellem discussing his forthcoming book project When God is Evicted. External links