Includes bibliographical references (pages [357]-370).

Introduction : texts and contexts / L.E.M. Lanner -- From denominational pluralism to church unity / James N. Amanze -- The first missionary encounter among the Batswana : a case study of the Bangwato of Shoshong, 1857-1871 / Fidelis Nkomazana -- The contest for sacred power between Khama the Great and the London Missionary Society (LMS) : things fall apart, the centre cannot hold / Malebogo Kgalemang -- Who used whom in the establishment of medical spheres of influence in the Bechuanaland Protectorate? : the case of the Seventh Day Adventist and Moffat hospitals in Kanye 1922-1959 / Part. T. Mgadla -- The Cross Passionists in Botswana : a moral perspective / Joseph B.R. Gaie -- Popular religiosity, torture, resistance, and banishment : the case of the Zion Christian Church in the Kgatleng - 1929-1947 / Moji Ruele -- "God never opened the Bible to me" : women church leaders in Botswana / Musa W. Dube -- The church and education in Botswana 1966 to 2004 : implications for Vision 2016 / Obed Kealotswe -- Language use in Christian churches activities in Botswana : the history and current practice / Anderson M. Chebanne -- Towards a multi-faith Botswana? : a survey of the interaction between Christianity and other world religions (circa 1900-2003) / Motswapong E. Pulane -- The church, the land, the government and ethics - an analysis of the church position on Basarwa eco-relocation in Botswana / Tunde J. Bewaji -- The demographics of Botswana's Christian population and BC 2001 / Muhammed Haron -- A new research agenda for the history of the church in Botswana / Fidelis Nkomazana.