Intercultural Theology and Missiology

If you’re interested in intercultural ministry, join us for one or both of these units starting in July.

 

Theologies of Oceania

This unit focuses on the questions, theologies, and their embodiments in communities and liturgies (actions) developed through Oceania. Many rich theologies exist, as developed by Katalina Tahaafe-Williams, Jione Havea, Te Aroha Rowntree, Keiti Ann Kanongata’a, Winston Halapua, Näsili Vaka’uta, the Rainbow Spirit Elders, Lee Miena Skye, among others. In this unit, you will explore theological insights arising in the region. You’ll read the work of a representative range of theologians, keeping in mind the dynamics of reading inter-culturally. And you’ll develop your understanding of theologies that are grounded in these lands and their histories.

 

Coordinated by Rev Prof. Stephen Burns and Rev Prof. John Flett on Tuesday mornings online and in-person

Available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels:

https://ums.divinity.edu.au/unit/DM2158P/public

https://ums.divinity.edu.au/unit/DM9158P/public

 

 An Introduction to Intercultural Theology and Missiology

Christianity is the world’s largest faith. With an estimated 2.3 billion adherents, 31.2% of the global population are Christian. A good percentage of this is due to the growth of the faith in the “global South.” Such growth, however, is very different from the faith as it is often experienced within western societies. These complex dynamics highlight well some of the ambiguities shaping the field of intercultural theology/missiology. This unit is a basic introduction to this interdisciplinary field. Its main aim is resourcing participants to develop their own theology of mission in conversation with their theological and cultural contexts.

 

Coordinated by Rev Prof. John Flett on Thursday mornings online and in-person

Available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels:

https://ums.divinity.edu.au/unit/DM1000P/public

https://ums.divinity.edu.au/unit/DM8000P/public

 

You can enrol by contacting us at study@pilgrim.edu.au