Public Theology in (South) Africa: A Trinitarian Approach

被引:14
作者
Koopman, Nico [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Stellenbosch, Fac Theol, Stellenbosch, South Africa
[2] Univ Stellenbosch, Beyers Naude Ctr Publ Theol, Stellenbosch, South Africa
关键词
Trinitarian theology; public theology; academy; society; church;
D O I
10.1163/156973207X207335
中图分类号
B9 [宗教];
学科分类号
010107 ;
摘要
This article discusses the potential of a Trinitarian approach to theology for constructing a public theology in the context of the immense social, political, economic, environmental, cultural, sexual and health challenges of (South) Africa. Theology engages with the three publics of academy, society and church in order to enhance a flourishing life for all humans and the rest of creation. Sallie McFague's Trinitarian planetary theology is investigated. It is argued that her portrayal of God-as the one who: creates us in God's image; liberates us from all enslavements; provides for our spiritual and material needs; saves us from personal and institutional sin and renews humans, churches, nature and society-offers guidelines for constructing a Trinitarian public theology on African
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页码:188 / 209
页数:22
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