Pneumatological challenges to postcolonial lutheran. Perhaps the most useful way to begin a discussion of the relationship between poststructuralist theory and postcolonial discourse is to call attention to the controversies and debates that have accompanied their rise as significant intellectual movements from the late 1960s and 1980s respectively. Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african. Gender and marginality as categories of social protest in. African theology is christian theology or black theology from the perspective of the african cultural context. Intercultural theology is a development from previous discussions within mission studies, contextual theology, studies in world christianity and third world theology. The theology of inculturation and the african church. Following a brief discussion of inculturation in moral theology, the article appeals to the work of benezet bujo, a pioneer in fundamental african catholic moral theology, and richard mccormick to. Inculturation and theological method in the work of charles.
Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology peter lang, 2006. Toward decolonizing african philosophy and religion. A semiotic approach to the theology of inculturation by cyril orji. Toward a theology of inculturation is the first book to bring together the many strands of current and historical catholic thought on what might be called a theology of a multicultural church. The decolonising content of african theology and the. Bill ashcroft teaches at the university of hong kong and the university of nsw, gareth grif. It is theological discourse engaged in multidisciplinary dialogue and therefore uses the insights from historical, sociocultural, interreligious and empirical studies. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology by aatf admin on january 30, 2016 0. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology asian. Pdf the theology of inculturation and the african church. Bible and inculturation download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Its interdisciplinary approach puts theological themes in conversation with issues of race, ethnicity, gender, social analysis, the study of religion, politics, cultural studies, classeconomics. Antonio is the author of inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology 0. Postcolonial discourse and the use of the hebrew bible in african theology 143 introduction 143 methodological considerations 145 textual analysis 146 the dialectics of settler colonization in gibeon 147 the text and the african colonial legacy 151 a postcolonial academy for decolonization 153 conclusion 155 part iii rationality, african modernity and decolonization 11.
Postcolonial philosophy of religion download ebook pdf. Its interdisciplinary approach puts theological themes in conversation with issues of race, ethnicity, gender, social analysis, the study of religion, politics, cultural studies, classeconomics, history and globalization. In this book, roderick hewitt makes a significant and lucid contribution to the burgeoning fields of postcolonial, inculturation and missiological discourses. The institutional transformation of an african society download online. Published in journal of religion in africa 4534, 346347.
Inculturation, shorter argues, is the recognition that faith must in effect become culture to be fully received and lived. The nook book ebook of the the cambridge companion to black theology by dwight n. Jun 01, 2002 in this article i examine some contemporary trends and methodological developments in african christian theology, particularly processes of ordering and subsequently disordering as a particularly african theological method, so as to assist understanding the historical background to which theologian francois kabasele lumbala is responding. A paper given at the 2011 chicago consultationujamaa centre consultation on sexuality in durban, south africa. In its broadetymological sense, explains nyamiti, african theology is discourse on god and what is related to god in accordance with the african needs in the and mentality as such, it comprises african traditional theology, i. Pdf toward an african christian theology of the kingdom.
This paper investigated the theology of inculturation and the african church. Inculturation, theology of the term inculturation, as applied to christianity, denotes the presentation and reexpression of the gospel in forms and terms proper to a culture. In oduyoyes first full book, daughters of anowa, she sets the stage for african feminist theology in the context of a postcolonial discourse by arguing that colonialism and western christianity have destroyed safeguards and worsened the condition for women in. Revisiting the concept of inculturation in a modern africa. Book inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology society and politics in. The cambridge companion to black theology cambridge. A book for undergraduate and graduate students and for those seeking to deepen their understanding of black theology. In this fine book, henning wrogemann lays a firm foundation for two more volumes that together with this one introduce the field of intercultural theologymission studies. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. First, their respective contributions are arguably both formative and representative of specific strands of african theology, namely.
He is editor of inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology 2006. Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology 2006 new york. Review of religion and the inculturation of human rights in ghana bloomsbury advances in religious studies, london. Pdf intercultural theology download full pdf book download. Intercultural theology, volume one intervarsity press. Pdf a reader in african christian theology download. The theology of inculturation and th e african church sussy gumo kurgat department of religion, theology and philoso phy, maseno university, p. Postcolonial perspectives in african biblical interpretations edited by musa w. It understands culture broadly as a common meaning upon which communities social order is organized. Although there are very old christian traditions on the continent, in the last centuries christianity in africa has been determined to a large extent by western forms of christianity, brought by colonization and mission, until the mid20th century. It is a process or attempt to find or root christianity in different cultures of the world. Kwok puilan is internationally known for her postcolonial and asian feminist approaches to theology and biblical studies. Two major strands of theology have developed in africa inculturation and liberationeach in response to different needs. Jul 30, 2006 inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology by edward p antonio, 9780820467351, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The concept of inculturation in africa the basic notion of inculturation is the expression of the dynamic relation between the christian gospel and world cultures for the consolidation of the faith ezechi 2011. Bible and inculturation download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Emmanuel martey has written a very timely book in african theology. Intercultural hermeneutics is filled with insight, erudition, and analytical wisdom. Two major strands of theology have developed in africa inculturation and liberation each in response to different needs. Long before the advent of missionaries, some negative notions dominated europes concept of africa. Set in the caribbean context, the unique contribution of this work is that it reflects on the nuances of inculturation and missiology in postcolonial hybrid communities. With additional further reading this book has everything necessary for students and anyone keen to learn more about this fascinating subject. The complexities and opportunities of using the bible in. Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology society and politics in africa hadj madrid 752. The cambridge companion to black theology by dwight n.
In this fine book, henning wrogemann lays a firm foundation for two more volumes that together with this one introduce the field of intercultural theology mission studies. With 2 new articles representing the evangelical and pentecostal parts of the african church and a third written from a womans perspective, this new edition offers an updated and expanded insight into african theology. Inculturation learns from west african religions that religions mediate the harmonious interrelationship among religious persons. Here, in this truly groundbreaking study, highly respected feminist theologian kwok puilan offers the first fulllength theological treatment of what it means to do postcolonial feminist theology. She is a member of the circle of concerned african women theologians and is. Once in a while a book emerges that reminds us of what we have forgotten, challenges our settled practices, and lifts our. Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology 2006 new york peter lang publishing 291 331 false. This book explores these questions and argues that inculturation is a species of postcolonial discourse by placing it in the larger context of what has now come to be known as africanism and by showing how the latter and through it inculturation itself fully participates in the history of postcolonial struggles for indigenous selfdefinition in africa. Tinyiko sam maluleke inculturation and theological method in the work of charles nyamiti mika vahakangas the mis.
Specifically, the study set to examined the demand and relevance of inculturation for cultural development, assess inculturation message to africa, determine the role of small christian communities and examine the impact of inculturation in african church. This book explores these questions and argues that inculturation is a species of postcolonial discourse by placing it in the larger context of what has now come to be known as africanism and by showing how the latter and through it inculturation itself fully participates in the history of postcolonial struggles for indigenous self. Book inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology. It results in the creative reinterpretation of both, without being unfaithful to either. The decolonising content of african theology 407 the decolonising content of african theology choice of these theologians is threefold. Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology by edward p antonio, 9780820467351, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Inculturation and theological method in the work of. Table of contents for inculturation and postcolonial. Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology. This book is devoted to examining varieties of the intercultural process in world christianity. The key concepts is fully updated and crossreferenced throughout. Evangelization respects culture as part of the human phenomenon and as a human. Postcolonial theology of religions download ebook pdf, epub. Inculturation is a slow journey which accompanies the whole of missionary life.
An essential task facing theology is thus to decolonize the mind and free christianity from colonizing bias and structures. A semiotic approach to the theology of inculturation. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. Pdf toward an african christian theology of the kingdom of god. Colonialism and christianisation were the two events that hold pride of place in the profound misshaping of the african continent. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. As is in postcolonial discourse, the term postcolonial is used without a hyphen, denoting an intellectual reaction against the colonial, instead of being merely sequential to it. Jan 07, 2016 inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology society and politics in africa. It involves those working in the churchs mission and the christian communities as they develop. Among women theologians, the historical approach coupled with the hermeneutic of suspicion was the dominant approach to the bible but as in mainstream liberation theology or maybe even more so in african women theology, postcolonial readings of the bible have opened up new opportunities and possibilities that are challenging patriarchal.
Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology 2006 new york peter lang publishing 291 331 wiredu kwasi antonio edward p. The provenance of african inculturation theology african inculturation theology arose against the background of attempts made during the missionary period to sow the seed of the gospel in africa. His attempt at harmonizing the themes of liberation as emergent from southern africa and inculturation that is. Jul 26, 2012 buy the cambridge companion to black theology cambridge companions to religion by hopkins, dwight n. Through the use of a historical phenomenological method, the article averred that inculturation of christianity in modern africa is a. The cambridge companion to black theology book depository. Interface between igbo theology and christianity edited by. People of every culture have to do this and it is part of the reality of inculturation itself, especially where these elements are essential to christian identity. Poststructuralism and postcolonial discourse chapter 6. The impact of the african revolution on african theology. Society of biblical literature global perspectives on biblical scholarship. In what ways, if any, does inculturation represent the decolonization of christianity in africa. Potthoff associate professor of theology and social theory, and associate dean of diversities at the iliff school of theology in denver, colorado.
Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology society and politics in africa antonio, edward p. Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology editor antonio, edward p. Inculturation in contemporary mission theology religion essay. Emmanuel marteys african theology provides a clear, scholarly examination of these two basic approaches, solidly based on marteys understanding of contemporary theology and his firsthand knowledge of africa. As a result, there have been two major thrusts in the development of african theology. Mercy amba oduyoye and african womens theology 9 tianity and for the building of a church of african color, a christianity with an african face. Inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology society and politics in africa. Table of contents for inculturation and postcolonial discourse in african theology edited by edward p.
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