Gwinyai Henry Muzorewa is a Zimbabwean clergyman, politician and the president of the United African National Council (UANC).
Gwinyai Henry Muzorewa | |
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| Born | Gwinyai Henry Muzorewa |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Citizenship | Zimbabwean |
| Education | Garrett-Evangelical Seminary |
| Alma mater | Union Theological Seminary |
| Occupation(s) | Academic, Minister of Religion |
Muzorewa is a professor of theology at Lincoln University.[1]
Early life
editMuzorewa is the younger brother of late former Zimbabwe-Rhodesia Prime Minister Bishop Abel Muzorewa, who led the country between 1978 and 1979.[2]
He earned his Master of Divinity from Garrett Evangelical Seminary and his Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy from Union Theological Seminary.
Muzorewa was a leader at Epworth Theological College in Zimbabwe and later became chair of the Department of History, Political Science, Pan-African Studies, Philosophy, and Religion at Lincoln University.[3]
Books
editMuzorewa has authored several books that include:
- Christ as Our Ancestor: Christology from an African Perspective
- Mission Studies Bibliography
- Religion, Race and Nationalism
- A College Introduction to Religion
- The Great Being: Creator, Yahweh, Chuku, Allah, God, Brahman: An Introduction to the World's Major Religions
- The Origins and Development of African Theology
- African Origins of Monotheism: Challenging the Eurocentric * Interpretation of God Concepts on the Continent and in Diaspora
Philanthropy
editMuzorewa donates part of his salary to Lincoln University's scholarship fund for first-generation college students, many of whom are from impoverished neighbourhoods in New York, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
Muzorewa has dedicated time and effort to helping orphans and widows affected by the Zimbabwe War of Liberation.
Political career
editIn 2018, Muzorewa approached the High Court seeking an order to compel the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to accept his nomination papers.[4] The Zimbabwean Election Commission had refused to accept Muzorewa's presidential nomination papers for having filed them late. Muzorewa said the delays were caused by officials at the Registrar-General's Office (RG) who took too long to issue him a replacement birth certificate. Muzorewa's name ultimately did not appear on the ballot.
Muzorewa was a candidate for the 2023 Presidential election for the UANC party.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Gwinyai H. Muzorewa".
- ^ Mutingwende, Byron Adonis (24 June 2023). "UANC will form Zimbabwe's next government after 2023 election: Muzorewa". Spiked.co.zw | Best Zimbabwe News Online.
- ^ "Rev. Dr. Gwinyai Muzorewa Recognized as Devoted Leader in Theological Studies and Politics". 24-7 Press Release Newswire.
- ^ Standard, The. "Muzorewa sues Zec over rejected nomination papers". NewsDay.
- ^ "11 candidates vie for Presidency".