The two faces are on the same level since we believe that Christian witness can only be genuine if it takes place in an attitude of humility and an awareness of our shared humanity. The dark circle behind the faces represent the worldwide context in which Christian witness and service take place today. It is both a shrinking global village and a fragile ecosystem. In fact, the interaction between gospel and cultures produces an exciting mosaic of contextual theologies. There are five compulsory papers.
Most students complete the degree in two years.
After surveying theological approaches to culture, it pays attention to the concepts identification, conversion and syncretism. These insights are then related to a few specific issues such as polygamy, exorcism, Bible translation, etc. In this paper attention is given to the challenges presented to mission by various liberation theologies. In the first option special attention is given to African Initiated C hurches and African theologians like Mbiti, Pobee, Idowu, Mugambi, Bediako, Sanneh, etc. This course is offered in cooperation with other departments of the faculty, and allows you to explore the gender dimensions of Christian mission in South Africa.