Vol 10, Number 1
Tradition, Transformation, and Theological Tension: Insights from the Majority World
Culture in the U.S. often sees tradition as a threat that can impede progress or reinforce discriminatory behaviors. However, as demonstrated at the recent Lausanne Conference (L4) in Seoul, some traditions are essential to Christian practice because of the Gospel values they reflect. Ever since Rene Padilla challenged the first participants at Lausanne in 1974,… read more
Integral Salvation and Integrated Theology: African Contributions to Global Theology
Author’s Note: The first version of this article was presented in French as a lecture on Thursday 22 February 2024 in Bangui, Central African Republic, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the authorization of the foundation of the Faculté de Théologie Évangélique de Bangui (FATEB) by the Central African government. I would like to thank the… read more
Women in Male Spaces: Female Faculty in Theological Education in Africa
Abstract Women in theological education and leadership require much perseverance and firm grounding in their calling as they contribute to the growth of the kingdom of God in Africa. Denominational and theological issues regarding the spiritual authority of women to teach often carry over into theological institutions. While overt bias is easy to spot (for… read more
Theological Education for Women in the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian
Abstract In the first years of its existence, the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) only allowed men to study theology for ministry. It took four decades before women were allowed to go for theological training, and the first women who went for theological training were not allowed to be ordained as church ministers. It… read more
Reason, Knowledge, and Prayer: The Philosophy of Ze’ra Ya’aqob
“God created us intelligent so that we can meditate on his greatness.” Ze’ra Ya’aqob (Kiros, 2005,40) Abstract This article examines Ze’ra Ya’aqob’s Hatata, a work that integrates reason, faith, and ethics within the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition. It highlights Ze’ra Ya’aqob’s critique of blind tradition and his emphasis on lebona (reason) as a divine tool for discerning truth. The… read more
Humankind as Agent of the End: Eschatology in the Korean Church, 1960s to 1980s
Abstract The anticipation of Christ’s imminent return provided comfort to Korean Christians during Japanese colonial rule, particularly as many resisted Shinto shrine worship. However, the Korean War brought a theological shift, as the war was seen as an apocalyptic event that redirected hope from the second coming to survival in a divided nation. From 1960… read more
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