Mary Getui

In an interview about her work, Getui mentions that she was born in Thika, Kenya, and that her father was a policeman. Getui is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is married and has three children. == Education and career ==

Getui notes that she went to school in Kisii as a child, and then attended St Mary’s Nyabururu Girls Primary School and Loreto Convent Limuru Girls High School. Getui also mentions that she was interested in becoming a teacher from an early age. Getui graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education in 1983. She then taught for two years at Upper Hill Secondary School, a boarding school in Kenya, where she taught Religion. In 1999, while serving as chair, she co-led the planning team for a seminal conference of the African Association for the Study of Religion (AASR); the conference, the first held by the AASR in Africa, was hosted by the Religious Studies Department at Kenyatta University. She later became a full professor at Catholic University of Eastern Africa, where she teaches Religious Studies. In 1996, she was elected the African regional coordinator for EATWOT. Much of her scholarship has centered on gender issues in Christian theology and theological education. Her essay on theological education in the Seventh-day Adventist Church was included in the Handbook of Theological Education in Africa, edited by Isabel Apawo Phiri and Dietrich Werner and published by the World Council of Churches. By presidential appointment, Getui became chair for the National Aids Control Council of Kenya in June 2009. == Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians membership ==

In 1989, Getui was part of a small planning group of African women academics with degrees in religion or theology, led by Mercy Oduyoye, that organized the inaugural continental gathering of African women theologians in Ghana in 1989. At this gathering, the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians (The Circle) was launched, to support the continuing development of African women's theology. Getui played a major role in organizing two conferences for the Circle, in 1994 and 1996. In 1994, she helped organize the Southern and East African Zonal meeting, held in Nairobi. In 1996, a continental gathering of the Circle was held in Nairobi, and Getui was the chair of the local organizing committee. In 2002, she co-edited, with Hazel Ayanga, a book entitled Conflicts in Africa: A Women Response, published by the Kenyan Chapter of the Circle. == Awards and recognition ==

In 2009, Getui was made a Moran of the Burning Spear; this is one of Kenya's highest awards, given by the president to individuals in recognition of distinguished public service. Getui was given an honorary doctorate by DePaul University in 2012. == Selected works ==

• Getui, M. (2022). Land and Spirituality in the African Socio-Cultural Context. ONTENT, 21. • Churu, B. W., & Getui, M. N. (2021). Community on Mission in a World Wounded by Poverty: A Call to Solidarity, Vulnerability and Liberation. Ecclesial Futures, 2(1), 6-25. • Getui, M., & Richard, G. K. (2020). Masculinity and public space in the Greco-Roman period: Implications for Africa today. Stellenbosch theological journal, 6(1), 27-39. • Getui, M.N. (1998). Zelophehad’s Daughters in Kenya. Women in the Bible, 26, 52-59. Co-edited works • Getui, M. (2024). African Culture in 21st century: Persistence, Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects. AMECEA Gaba Publication-CUEA Press. ISBN 9789966836724 • Getui, M. N., Churu, B. W., & Susin, L. C. (2008). Spirituality for Another Possible World. Twaweza Communications. • Getui, M. N. (Ed.). (2005). Responsible Leadership in Marriage and Family. Acton Pubilshers. • Getui, M.N. & J. K. Mugambi. (2004). Religions in Eastern Africa Under Globalization. Acton Publishers. • Getui, M. N. & Musyoni, W. (2003).Overcoming Violence: A Faith Based Response. National Council of Churches Publication. • Getui, M. N., & Ayanga, H. (Eds.). (2002). Conflicts in Africa: A Women Response. Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians, Kenya Chapter.: Faith Institute of Councelling, Nairobi, Kenya. • Getui, M.N. & Theuri, M.M. (2002) Quests for Abundant Life in Africa. Acton Publishers. • Getui, M. N., Holter, K., & Zinkuratire, V. (2001). Interpreting the Old Testament in Africa. Acton Publishers. • Getui, M. N., Maluleke, S. T., & Ukpong, J. S. (Eds.). (2001). Interpreting the New Testament in Africa. Acton Publishers. • Getui, M.N. & Kanyandago, P. (1999). From Violence to Peace: A Challenge for African Christianity. Acton Publishers. • Getui, M. N. & A H de Jong (1999). Ethnicity: Blessing or Curse. Paulines Publications Africa. • Getui, M.N., Obeng, E.A. & Mugambi J.N.K. (1999). Theology of Reconstruction: Exploratory Essays. Acton Publishers. • Getui, M.N. (1998). Theological Method and Aspects of Worship in African Christianity. Acton Publishers. • Getui, M. N. & Wamue, G. N. (1996). Violence against women: Reflections by Kenyan women theologians. Acton Publishers. == References ==