Christ and the revolutionary process in Angola

a description of the stance of Protestant churches in the period of nationalism (1961-1975)

Authors

  • Miguel da Piedade Satjyambula Universidade de São Paulo

Keywords:

Protestant churches; nationalism; colonialism; Angola.

Abstract

This article endeavors to elucidate the stance embraced by Protestant churches amidst the anti-colonial struggle in Angola spanning from 1961 to 1975. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the missionary expansion in Angola, particularly highlighting the advent of Protestantism in the region. Subsequently, it delves into the intricate dynamics between Protestant missions and nationalist movements, ultimately leading to the Portuguese government's reaction, characterized initially by the suppression of individuals affiliated with liberation movements and subsequently by the shuttering of numerous Protestant missions across the country. The review of pertinent scholarly literature will serve as the methodological underpinning to substantiate our inquiry.

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Author Biography

Miguel da Piedade Satjyambula, Universidade de São Paulo

Doutorando em Humanidades, Direitos e Outras Legitimidades (Universidade de São Paulo); Mestre em Ciências das Religiões (Faculdade Unida de Vitória, Brasil); Bacharel em Teologia (Faculdade Unida de Vitória, Brasil); Bacharel em Relações Internacionais (UNINTER, Brasil). Membro do Centro de Estudos Filosóficos e Humanísticos da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Braga); membro do grupo de pesquisa Temáticas, narrativas e representações árabes, africanas, asiáticas e sul-americanas e de comunidades diaspóricas, da Universidade de São Paulo; membro do Núcleo de Apoio à Pesquisa Brasil África, da Universidade de São Paulo.

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Published

12-09-2026

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Satjyambula, M. da P. (2026). Christ and the revolutionary process in Angola: a description of the stance of Protestant churches in the period of nationalism (1961-1975). NJINGA&SEPÉ: evista nternacional e ulturas, Línguas fricanas rasileiras, 6(1), 191–213. etrieved from https://revistas.unilab.edu.br/njingaesape/article/view/1788

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Teias culturais e linguísticas: política, educação, religiosidade e dinâmicas sociais

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SEÇÃO III – HISTÓRIA, RESISTÊNCIA, RELIGIÃO E DIÁLOGOS INTERCULTURAIS

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