African Theology and Philosophy: An Introduction
Key thinkers, questions and traditions of African theology and philosophy.
- Faith and culture in dialogue
- Ubuntu, community and the human person
- Reading Scripture from African contexts
Omnia Nova Africa School
Learning for renewal
The learning home of Omnia Nova Africa: structured, accessible courses in African cultures and faith, African languages for peace, and artificial intelligence for integral human development.
Why a School?
From reading to learning, from learning to action
The Omnia Nova Africa School gives the website’s three areas a structured learning path. Where articles open a question, courses help learners go deeper, practise, and carry what they learn into their communities, classrooms, parishes and workplaces.
Every course is designed for Africa’s realities: it works on a mobile phone, on slower connections, and in several languages.
Mobile-first
Lightweight lessons that open on any phone.
Multilingual
English, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili, Arabic, Spanish.
Live & self-paced
Self-paced modules plus live seminars on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams.
Certified
Certificates of completion for each course.
Programmes
Three schools, one mission
Each faculty mirrors one of the website’s three areas. Course content is being developed with educators, theologians, language speakers and technologists.
I · School of Culture & Faith
Catholic Social Teaching in African Contexts
Human dignity, the common good, solidarity and care for creation applied to African realities.
- Integral human development
- Justice, peace and reconciliation
- Ecological responsibility after Laudato si’
Faith, Reconciliation and Peacebuilding
How communities of faith heal divisions and build lasting peace.
- Lessons from African experiences
- Interreligious encounter and dialogue
- Practical tools for communities
Proverbs, Stories and Oral Wisdom
Inherited wisdom in conversation with contemporary questions.
- Proverbs explained in context
- Storytelling as teaching
- Wisdom for today’s challenges
II · Languages for Peace Academy
Introductory African Language Courses
Everyday expressions, pronunciation and cultural notes — co-created with native speakers and credited educators. The first languages will be confirmed with partner speakers; tell us which you want to learn.
- Greetings, welcome and everyday life
- Vocabulary of friendship, dialogue and reconciliation
- Proverbs, songs and cultural context
Language Exchanges & Conversation Circles
Practise with speakers in friendly, moderated conversation groups.
- Learner–speaker pairing
- Themed conversations
- Cultural encounter
Languages for Pastoral and Community Work
Practical language for pastoral workers, teachers, travellers and NGOs.
- Welcoming and accompanying people
- Key words for liturgy and community life
- Respecting dialects and customs
Resources for Schools
Classroom materials to introduce pupils to African languages and cultures.
- Lesson plans
- Audio resources
- Activities and songs
III · Magnifica Africa AI Lab
AI Literacy for Communities
What AI is, how it works, and how to use it wisely — no technical background needed.
- Understanding AI tools
- Opportunities and risks
- Using AI safely and responsibly
AI, Human Dignity and the Common Good
An ethical formation inspired by Magnifica Humanitas and Catholic social teaching.
- Human dignity and human oversight
- Work, inequality and access
- Discernment for leaders and educators
African Languages, Data and Responsible AI
How African languages and cultural knowledge enter AI — and how to steward data responsibly.
- Representation and bias
- Community data stewardship
- Building tools in African languages
AI Governance in Africa
For policymakers, Church institutions and civil society shaping AI rules.
- Standards and accountability
- Participation of communities
- African voices in global governance
How it works
Joining the School
Register your interest
Choose the programmes and languages you would like to study. It takes two minutes.
Receive confirmation
We confirm your place, course dates and access details as each course opens.
Learn & get certified
Follow lessons at your own pace, join live seminars, and receive your certificate of completion.
Founding intake: the first courses are being prepared. Registering now helps us choose the first languages and schedule live sessions in your time zone.
For whom?
Open to all who seek a richer understanding of Africa
- Young people and university students
- Teachers, catechists and pastoral workers
- Religious communities and formation houses
- Community leaders, NGOs and peacebuilders
- Technology professionals and policymakers
- The African diaspora and friends of Africa worldwide
Register your interest
Join the founding intake
Tell us what you would like to learn. We will write to you as soon as your courses open.
Your details are used only to contact you about the School.
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Teach with us
Educators, speakers and experts wanted
We are building the School with African theologians, philosophers, language speakers, teachers and technologists. Every contributor is credited and has their own teaching space.
- Design or co-teach a course
- Record language lessons and pronunciation audio
- Lead a live seminar or conversation circle
- Review and translate course materials
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