Jean-Marc Ela

Jean-Marc Ela (27 September 1936 – 26 December 2008) was a Cameroonian sociologist and theologian. Working variously as a diocesan priest and a professor, Ela was the author of many books on theology, philosophy, and social sciences in Africa. His most famous work, African Cry has been called the "soundest illustration" of the spirit of liberation theology in sub-Saharan Africa. His works are widely cited as exemplary of sub-Saharan African Christian theology for their focus on contextualisation and their emphasis on community-centered approaches to theology.

Jean-Marc Ela
Born
Jean-Marc Ela

(1936-09-27)27 September 1936
Ebolowa, Cameroon
Died26 December 2008(2008-12-26) (aged 72)
Vancouver, BC
Occupation(s)Sociologist and theologian
Academic background
Alma mater
  • University of Strasbourg
  • University of Sorbonne
Academic work
School or traditionCatholic tradition
Institutions
  • University of Yaoundé
  • University of Laval
Main interestsAfrican Christianity

He was buried in his hometown of Ebolowa, Cameroon.

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