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Public Theology as Cultural Witness: Christological Contours for “Times That Are A’Changin’”
Religions, 2023 Churches in Europe are being faced with a transformation that can be described as a seismic shift. In order to face the challenge of cultural witness in this context, this contribution proposes a Christologically contoured public theology.
Christine Schliesser
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Theological basis of community development: A public inquiry from a practical theological view
Verbum et Ecclesia, 2023 Development has become a central topic in theological discussions on a global scale. Poverty and underdevelopment have been the subject of ongoing discussion in theological circles over the role of the churches in addressing these issues.
Patrick Nanthambwe
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On Saving Theology in Public Universities in South Africa [PDF]
E-Journal of Religious and Theological StudiesThe status of theological education is declining in public universities in Africa. This article focused on the decline of theology in South African public universities.
Collium Banda
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Verbum et Ecclesia, 2014 In this essay, aspects of the work of theologian W.D. (Willie) Jonker are reframed to complement current debates about public theology in South Africa. The introduction points out that Jonker worked during a crucial period in South Africa s history and
Piet J. Naud�
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Where Public Theology and Public Administration Meet [PDF]
International Journal of Public Theology, 2019 Abstract Since 9/11 Jürgen Habermas has paid considerable attention to religion in the public sphere. He has described contemporary Western societies as ‘post-secular’, arguing that believers and non-believers should show a mutually cooperative attitude and engage in complementary learning processes.
van Putten, R.J. +2 more
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James Cone and the Crisis of American Theology
Missionalia: Southern African Journal of Missiology, 2019 The objective of this essay is to investigate the public function of Christian theology in the (politico-theological writings and hermeneutics of James H. Cone. It is also to articulate a critique of white American theology.
Joseph, Celucien
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God in Public: A Prolegomena to Public Theology in the Romanian Context [PDF]
Journal of Humanistic and Social Studies, 2017 This paper intends to begin a conversation on public theology in the Romanian context. The launching of the Global Network for Public Theology and of the International Journal of Public Theology some 10 years represent two significant markers for this
Corneliu Constantineanu
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Public Theology: Historical Milestones [PDF]
Journal of Humanistic and Social Studies, 2020 Public theology is a relatively new theological field, but its themes and concerns are as old as the interaction between the Christian community and society. Different ages prompted different emphasis and approaches.
Teofil Stanciu
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Karl Barth and Public Theologies!
Pistis & Praxis: Teologia e Pastoral, 2022 Karl Barth, who is considered one of the foremost reformed theologians of our time, had disabused his followers of any idea of the essence of the political in theological reflections when he insisted on the wholly otherness of God with his revised Romans
Rothney Tshaka
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Response of public theology to the voices of the voiceless in pluralistic South Africa
Verbum et Ecclesia, 2019 This article identifies public theology as reflective endeavours and tasks of the Christian community seeking to address the societal ills and concerns. The aim of public theology is to bring hope to the culture that is increasingly cynical about common ...
Kelebogile T. Resane
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