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    • JCTR Bulletin 4th Quarter 2016 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2016)
      In the last issue we acknowledge the violence in the August general elections. Zambia has continued to experience pockets of post-election political violence amongst supporters of different political parties. In some ...
    • JCTR Bulletin 4th Quarter 2017 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2017)
      This is the final issue of JCTR Bulletin this year. We are blessed with articles traversing a wide range of issues. Arguably there is an underlying theme of active citizenship running throughout all the articles. An ...
    • JCTR Bulletin 4th Quarter 2019 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2019)
      January 2020 marks the beginning of the implementation of the new JCTR strategic plan. As JCTR we want to continue to be active in promoting an enculturated faith, values, environmental stewardship, human rights and ...
    • JCTR Communications Strategy 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2007-09-10)
      JCTR began in 1988 as a project of the Zambia-Malawi Province of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). In the work of social justice, the quality of communication and how widely it is done is very critical. This communication ...
    • JCTR Second Quarter Bulletin 2023 

      Muyebe, Alex S.J.; Tungay, Grant S.J.; Mwaba, Bernard; ... (7 authors) (2023-10-17)
      In July 2023, Zambia's Cabinet gave approval in principle for a bill granting public access to information, marking a significant step towards transparency and accountability. This bulletin discusses the importance of the ...
    • JCTR's Communication Strategy 2021 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2021-05)
      The JCTR is a research, education, advocacy and consultancy team that promotes study and action on issues linking Christian faith and social justice. JCTR began in 1988 as a project of the Zambia-Malawi Province of the ...
    • Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection Strategic Plan: 2024 to 2027 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2024-02-21)
      The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is a faith based organisation and a Ministry of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) operating in Zambia since 1988 to promote social justice. Our work is underpinned by the Church ...
    • A Just Market System 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2020)
      A just market is a market system that enables favorable participation from all market players. Buyers and sellers make up the market system. Sellers offer products and buyers offer money, the interaction of these two players ...
    • October 2016 Negotiation Handbook for Communities and Traditional Leaders: Citizens Rights and Responsibilities 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection; Nyirongo, Griffin (2016-10-30)
      This Book is the first in a series of three books that together constitute the “Negotiation Handbook for Communities and Traditional Leaders”. The series of books is a product of the JCTR partnership with Diakonia and ...
    • Preferential Option for the Poor and the Catholic Social Teaching 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2020-11-05)
      This video is an interview with Fr. Bboloka Nchimunya where he is discussing The Preferential Option for the Poor and the Catholic Social Teaching. He is interviewed by Annette Mulenga of JCTR.
    • Promotion of Social Justice And Concerns For The Poor 

      Allsopp, Clare (2017)
      Economic, Social and Cultural Rights are vital for dignity of human life. These rights are incorporated into the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) to which Zambia is committed by its constitution. Education, as ...
    • Scripture Reflections on Social Justice for Advent 2023: Week 1 

      Dr. Mukuka, Tarcisius (2023-11-05)
      The Scripture reflections on Social Justice for Advent 2023 are structured as follows: First, there is a short extract or verse from one of the readings for the day, pertinent to Social Justice. This is then followed by a ...
    • Survey on Employment Generating Policies and Strategies in Zambia 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2011-08)
      The basic fact that low income households possess few assets of their own can hardly be contested. The most abundant resource at the disposal of the poor is their labour. Thus, a development strategy that more fully employs ...
    • What is The Church's Social Teaching Saying About Human Trafficking 

      Kayula, Lesa G (2010-12)
      Trafficking in persons (Human Trafficking) has become a well documented issue although it remains in some way invisible to our eyes. The stories of human trafficking we hear about are often of people who have been rescued ...
    • What is The Church’s Social Teaching Saying About Corruption? 

      Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (2010)
      Corruption in Zambia is widespread and continues to grow, despite the fact that Zambia is a fairly democratic and peaceful country. Nearly every day, there are significant number of corruption cases involving huge sums of ...
    • What is The Church’s Social Teaching Saying About Labour? 

      Moyo, Anold (2011-10)
      Ever since the origin of human life, human beings have had to work for their upkeep and survival. However, unlike pre-historic times where labour was mostly of an informal, subsistence, and individualised nature, today it ...
    • What Is The Church’s Social Teaching Saying About Politics? 

      Liche, Dominic (2010-08)
      The Church, by reason of her role and competence, is not identified in any way with the political community nor bound to any political system. She is at once a sign and a safeguard of the transcendent character of the human ...
    • What is The Church’s Social Teaching Saying About Property Grabbing ? 

      Mwale, Simson (2006-10)
      This pamphlet has been prepared to assist Christian groups (e.g., Small Christian Communities, Justice and Peace groups, Bible Study groups, Fellow-ship groups, etc,) to learn more about the Church Social Teaching (CST) - ...
    • What is The Church’s Social Teaching Saying About Women’s Rights? 

      Allsopp, Claire (2016-08)
      This booklet has been designed to assist Christian groups to learn more and reflect on the current situation of women’s rights. It provides a theological reflection, with reference to some of the scripture, for the purpose ...