Missional Theology in Context by Mpofu, Buhle;

Short description:

This book discusses Missional Theology from trans-disciplinary and diverse angles as scholars unpack 'missional theologies' which emerge out of their different contexts.

Long description:

This book discusses Missional Theology from trans-disciplinary and diverse angles from which scholars unpack 'missional theologies' which emerge out of their different contexts spanning from countries such as Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Netherlands, Switzerland Uganda, South Africa and Zimbabwe. This diversity of contexts and scholarly approaches underscore the notion of 'globality' which is at the heart of 'subverting Empire'; explored through the intersecting themes of environmental justice, social and economic justice, addressing poverty, migration challenges and dealing with all forms of discrimination such as gender and racism. Central to the approach of this book is the notion that 'subverting Empire' requires an urgent and transformational shift from traditional approaches to creative and missional approaches grounded on human dignity and life affirming values as opposed to the death dealing effects of the current global architecture which thrives on exploitation of the poor and marginalized communities.

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Foreword, Fulata Moyo
Introduction, Buhle Mpofu
Part I: Hermeneutical and Theoretical Considerations
Chapter 1: Anti-imperial Reading of Luke 4:16-32 as a Paradigm for Holistic Mission: A South African Perspective, Kenosi Patson Motuku
Chapter 2: A Missiological Reconsideration of the Chinese Translation for chatta'ah (translated as ""sin"" in English), Especially in Evangelism, Hwang Tsung-I
Chapter 3: A Conceptual Exploration of the Nexus Between Christian Mission and Power, Monument Thulani Bongani Makhanya and Herbert Moyo
Chapter 4: How Can They Be Effective Unless They are Natives? Towards Effective Missions Through Indigenous Languages and Missionaries, Mphumezi Hombana and Tsholofelo Jeffrey Kukuni
Chapter 5: Social, Economic and Ecological Justice in Missional Theology: A Transformative Approach, Knowledge Mirirayi
Chapter 6: Prophetic Dialogue as Missional Approach to Promote Environmental Flourishing, Anthony Le Duc
Part II: Missional Practices and Lessons Learned
Chapter 7: Ecumenical Responses to Racism: A Case Study of WCC as an Intersectional Global Model to Overcoming Racism, Buhle Mpofu, Thandi-de Jong, and Nicole Ashwood
Chapter 8: Addressing Poverty in Pursuit of Justice Through Missio-dei within the Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Buhle Mpofu and David Fidler
Chapter 9: Clash of Christianity and Clan Spirits: The Nyole Pentecostals and Nature Spirits in Eastern Uganda, Bright Myeong-Seok Lee and David Hirome
Chapter 10: Advancing Educational Equity: A Call to Empower Black Marginalized Youth in South Africa Using a New Testament and Ubuntu Perspective, Mphumezi Hombana, Agreeneth Nomonde Macu, and Buhle Mpofu
Chapter 11: When it Hurts to Love: Dichotomies of Exclusion and Vulnerability for Migrants in South Africa, Buhle Mpofu
Chapter 12: Interreligious Dialogue and Environmental Safeguarding: A Missional Imperative, Anthony Le Duc
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