TY - JOUR
T1 - Christian Medical Mission from the Perspective of Batswana Faith Healers
AU - Togarasei, Lovemore
AU - Gabaitiri, Lesego
AU - Kubanji, Rebecca
AU - Madigele, Tshenolo Jennifer
AU - Mmolai, Sana K.
AU - Shanduka, Tinoonga
AU - Tabalaka, Abel
AU - Marwiro, Amon
N1 - Funding Information:
The research project received a grant from the Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, which was funded for the African Theological Advance initiative by the Templeton Religion Trust, Nassau, Bahamas.
Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2020.
PY - 2021/4
Y1 - 2021/4
N2 - This article examines views of Batswana faith healers on medication and Christian medical mission in a context where official health policy generally does not recognize alternative health systems. It is based on fieldwork among Batswana designed to establish the impact of religion on those who seek healing and on health providers. Overall, the study established that faith healers do not discourage their clients from taking modern medication. They strongly believe, however, that faith healing contributes significantly to healing and health and needs to be recognized in the country’s health policy; they support and encourage collaboration between themselves and modern medical practitioners.
AB - This article examines views of Batswana faith healers on medication and Christian medical mission in a context where official health policy generally does not recognize alternative health systems. It is based on fieldwork among Batswana designed to establish the impact of religion on those who seek healing and on health providers. Overall, the study established that faith healers do not discourage their clients from taking modern medication. They strongly believe, however, that faith healing contributes significantly to healing and health and needs to be recognized in the country’s health policy; they support and encourage collaboration between themselves and modern medical practitioners.
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U2 - 10.1177/2396939320951567
DO - 10.1177/2396939320951567
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85094667471
SN - 2396-9393
VL - 45
SP - 145
EP - 156
JO - International Bulletin of Mission Research
JF - International Bulletin of Mission Research
IS - 2
ER -
