ISBN 9789996080401
Pages 46
Dimensions 210x148 mm
Published 2024
Publisher Luviri Press, Malawi
Format Paperback

Faith and Public Health

Navigating COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy at Namatete ZEC Congregation

by Molten Demister Kalima

This book explores the intersection of faith, ethics, and public health by examining the Namatete Congregation of the Zambezi Evangelical Church's response to the COVID-19 vaccine in Malawi. It investigates how religious beliefs shape vaccine perceptions and decisions, providing a nuanced analysis of the church's role in navigating public health crises. Grounded in Christian virtue ethics, the study offers insights into how faith communities can balance theological principles with public health imperatives, highlighting the potential for religious institutions to contribute positively to pandemic response efforts and ethical decision-making.

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About the Author

Molten Demister Kalima

Molten Demister Kalima is currently a lecturer and the registrar at the Evangelical Bible College of Malawi. He is also a trustee of the Zambezi Evangelical Church of Mitsidi Synod and serves as the pastor of Namatete Congregation of the Zambezi Evangelical Church in Chirimba Blantyre City. From 2013 to 2023 he served as the chairperson of the Mitsidi Quarterly of the Zambezi Evangelical Church. He holds a Bachelor of Divinity and a Diploma in Theology from the University of Malawi. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Theology and Religious Studies at Mzuzu University.