Minjung theology deals with the central theme of theology, i.e. there are two separate opinions it is based off. According to Suh Namdong, minjung is the centre of focus rather than Jesus, whereas Ahn Byungmu claims that it focuses on both minjung and Jesus, as they are inseparable. The reasoning given was that Jesus was the medium used to understand...
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Following the period of the Enlightenment, it was believed that religion would eventually fade away due to the rise of new ways of rationalizing the world in which we live, specifically religion was thought to be in its last phase before obsoleteness because of science (Newberg & d’Aquili, 2008). It has been over two-hundred years since the end of the...
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Throughout the early medieval period, many writers dealt with philosophical topics in an unsystematic way that did not clearly distinguish philosophy from theology. Early Christian thought tends to be based on Plato, who emphasized intuitive and mystical beliefs and was less contingent on reason and logical argument. This prevailed until the recovery of Aristotle, who offered more systematized and logical...
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Introduction Black Liberation Theology emerged as a powerful movement within Christian theology, advocating for the liberation of Black individuals from social, political, and economic oppression. This theological perspective not only critiques systemic racial injustice but also empowers marginalized communities through the prism of faith and belief. Rooted in the historical struggles of African Americans, Black Liberation Theology draws upon the...
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Introduction The theology of mission has undergone significant transformations, often referred to as paradigm shifts, over the centuries. These shifts reflect the evolving understanding of the mission's purpose and practice within the Christian community. From the early church's focus on evangelism and conversion to the modern emphasis on social justice and interfaith dialogue, the theology of mission continues to adapt...
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For many years, the South African people have lived under the bondage of various past events that left the people broken and in need of liberation. One of the most commonly known issues that plagued the country for many years was apartheid, a period during which black people were not allowed to mingle with the whites. Logically, it is impossible...
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John Wesley represents an important figure for the religious world and especially for the church of England. During the 18th century he was one of the most representative figures because of his influence on the reshaping of the religious life England and the United States. This paper will assess Jon Wesley’s track in life, his major achievements as a church...
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One of the central themes in a Christian life is “Work” this is a theme we cannot avoid within the community of faith. However there has been a clear tension between faith and works. (Robert Dickie 2015) Since the 1500s Major theologian such as Luther and John Calvin have been responding to this tension in their theology of Vocation. Since...
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The German political atmosphere has changed over the last years. Many people talk about a Rechtsruck - a sudden shift to the right. A new party appeared within some years: Alternative für Deutschland – An alternative for Germany (AfD). It was successful with slogans like those shown above. Yet, the members of the party resist to be classified as xenophobic...
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Introduction God created everything on earth and saw that it was good. My observation from the Bible in the book of Genesis, God created man and God saw that man was lonely therefore he made a woman out of man’s rib. God made a companion for man to be a helper. Man and woman are brought together to become one....
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer is recognized as a deeply spiritual man, a Protestant Luteran pastor, a Christian thinker, theologian, and an active oppositionist of Nazism. Due to his devotion to Christian ideas, significant contribution to the modern theology, and bold resistance to the policy of Hitler, Bonhoeffer remains increasingly influential figure in the recent Christian history. Bonhoeffer was all his life consequent...
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From my previous courses at Liberty I know theo means god, and the suffix ology refers to a field of study. Therefore, when I hear the word theology I know that it suggests the study of God. I believe this “study of God” is the structure or support of Christianity. Growing up in a two parent home where only one...
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The term “religious language” refers to statements or claims made about God or gods. The problem of religious language is that if God is infinite, then words used to describe finite beings, may not sufficiently describe God. For example, is God good in the same sense as Pope Francis is good, or Greta Thunberg is good? This problem makes it...
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INTRODUCTION Oppression used as a tool of religion, society uses religion as a form of social control, people behave well not only out of fear of their friends and families disapproving but also out of the desire to remain in their god’s good graces. Durkheim explains that sacred does not mean good and profane does not mean bad. Christianity and...
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Biblical theology seeks to make sense of God’s Word by studying biblical text, content and structure to form a biblical theological perspective. It is a useful tool when interpreting biblical events and perspective. Biblical theology “examines the big story and pays attention to how each book of the Bible contributes to it” . Biblical theology brings together the study of...
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What is Narrative? The word narrative is synonymous with a story, which is an account of events that can be actual or reported, this account can be used to help us understand better our experiences in the world, and they form us. Professor Jerome T. Walsh, a professor of the Old Testament at the University of Botswana and Dallas, describes...
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“To sing about freedom and to pray for its coming is not enough. Freedom must be actualized in history by oppressed who accept the intellectual challenge to analyze the world for the purpose of changing it” mentioned James Cone. This paper looks at one of the prominent figures of Black Theology, James Cone and explores Black Liberation Theology. Black Theology...
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Introduction The concept of "Native Theology" presents a paradoxical challenge, as it seemingly juxtaposes two fundamentally different paradigms: indigenous belief systems and traditional Western theology. While indigenous spiritual practices are often rooted in oral traditions and experiential knowledge, theology usually implies a structured, systematic approach to understanding the divine. This dichotomy raises the question of whether the two can coexist...
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James Cone, an American theologian, is best known for his advocacy of black theology, which focuses on the lives and experiences of black people. Throughout God of the Oppressed and Bill Moyers interview, Cone uses symbols to narrate black theology. The symbols he uses are the lynching tree, Jesus, the Israelites, and folk stories. The lynching tree symbolizes the reflection...
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Scientific Explanations for Religion According to the Hypersensitive Agency-Detecting Device (HADD) mechanism, it allows humans to “perceive that many things have agency or the ability to act of their own accord” (Palermo, 2015). This mechanism was developed as based on survivability of humans, who did not try to think too much about the causality of natural events and believed that...
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Theology since ancient times is a mysterious topic. There are two kinds of typical branch of theology, Greek theology and Buddhism theology. They are more popular than many other theologies. People may think that they are so similar in many aspects that they can’t be distinguished very clearly. As a matter of fact, they are different in some ways. This...
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Introduction In this essay, I will be discussing the value of theology widely based on the article “Introduction to Theology” by Kevin Smith. I will focus on Smith’s view on the nature, goal, task, and methods of theology. Through interactions from the articles; “Sceptics on the Value of Theology” also by Kevin Smith and “You Cannot Serve Both God and...
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Theology and religion are two very closely related and easily confused disciplines. The confusion arises because both of them revolve around a supreme power, God. If you carefully examine each subject, you will realize that, while they have a few aspects in common, they are also two completely different things. Theology mostly focuses on studying about God and faith. It...
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Introduction In this paper, the beautiful capitals of Paris, New York, and Rome-Florence-Venice will be analyzed by their centerpieces, documented periods, and explicit scholars. Every one of the three divisions will be tended to as far as specific significances in workmanship history. Paris is imminent given the Impressionists and Post-impressionists. New York applies to the record of its area respects...
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The Religious Voice in the World means to me, that people take a stand and use their voice to get attention to them so they can address problems which are happening in the world today. People use their voice to speak about issues that they care about whether its education or society. When using their religious voice this helps make...
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In today's modern age, there has been an increasing movement in all aspects of society and culture towards secularism and relativism. In the United States of America, this trend away from any type of religiosity in the public sphere, especially in business, has become more and more commonplace. There is this idea that has silently permeated into the social conscious,...
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Religion has always been an integral part of every nation, every nation or every culture. Depending on living conditions, personal conditions or direct or indirect agents, each person has a different viewpoint and religious practices. Social factors also greatly influence religious practice and the growth of religion on every believers. The day-to-day development of modern society also entails many social...
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The art, architecture, and beliefs of Ancient Egypt have a very influential impact on shaping today’s modern world. Although when many think about Ancient Egypt, they don’t think about its influence, it’s very prominent. The art, architecture, and beliefs were also just generally a huge part of Ancient Egyptian culture. These three aspects shaped much of the culture, and still...
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In Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Jane Eyre encounters three different figures in her life: Mr. Brocklehurst, Helen Burns, and St. John. They represent their own established versions of religion that builds upon the foundation of her faith to God. These versions are presented in order to contrast the opinions of Jane which play a central part in her personal character...
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Introduction to Magical Realms: Harry Potter vs. The Chronicles of Narnia Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia are arguably among the most entertaining works of fantasy, especially when it comes to magic. The Harry Potter series primarily focuses on Harry’s struggles against Lord Voldemort, an evil wizard with the intention to achieve pure-blood dominance by ridding the wizarding world...
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