Ubuntu: A Trinitarian Linkage and Ethic of Life in African Christian Ethics

Abstract

This study explores the theological and ethical framework and analysis of Ubuntu and how it functions as a Trinitarian connection and community interdependence. African Christian ethics and its distinguishing features as well as the world view of Ubuntu and its impact on ethics including group interest such as collaboration, solidarity and search for the common good are examined in this work. This research further explores the key principles of Ubuntu ethical code emphasising community well-being and inherent dignity of all persons. The challenges, objections and potential responses to the difficulties of Ubuntu philosophical ethics are discussed using concept analysis as the methodical framework. This scholarly research will add to the on going conversation on African Christian ethics and go a long way to encourage multicultural understanding and participation in ethical discourse by exploring the Trinitarian connection implicit in Ubuntu.