ABSTRACT

The debate about whether faith communities should accept industrialization is outdated, as the faith community greatly benefits from industrialization. The focus now should be on how theology can promote and regulate industrialization. However, there has been a divergence manifested in prosperity theology or gospel, which preaches prosperity without productivity. This goes against the spirit of industrialization, which relies on utilizing human abilities for production to meet human needs. This theological approach presents a challenge to Africans who see wealth without accompanying production. This paper aims to address the impact of prosperity theology on the African mindset by utilizing the theology of industrialization. To achieve this, mental recalibration is necessary, which can be facilitated by the philosophy of Capumanuism. Capumanuism is an educational philosophy that aims to develop the whole individual in Africa for increased productivity. This paper will argue, through qualitative research and textual analysis that by promoting a theology of industrialization grounded in Capumanuism Africans can recalibrate their mindset for economic liberation. This research contributes to the discussion on African theology and philosophy, emphasizing the importance of African scholars reclaiming their heritage and developing specific theological and philosophical frameworks to tackle Africa's unique challenges.