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A critical analysis of contemporary developments in Christology in Africa
Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Stellenbosch, 1996.
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| author | De Jongh, Charles |
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/54953 A critical analysis of contemporary developments in Christology in Africa De Jongh, Charles Kinghorn, J. Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Information Science. Jesus Christ -- Person and offices Christianity and culture -- Africa Liberation theology Social gospel Christianity -- Africa -- 20th century Dissertations -- Religion Thesis (M.A.) -- University of Stellenbosch, 1996. The question, "Who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:15 ; Marc 8:29 ; Luke 9:20), is one of the most important ever posed by Jesus Christ to those who encountered him. In the African context, it is no less important, and needs to be answered in a manner that will produce a Christology which is truly relevant to the people of Africa. For many African theologians, the area of Christology has often left much to be desired, especially when considered in the contexts of African religiosity, missionary endeavour. African theology and universal theology. Although Christology in Africa requires ongoing attention, it remains a dynamic and vital area of theological development in the present and into the future. Responding to the challenge to develop a meaningful and relevant Christology in Africa, developments point to three main trends. The two commonly recognised trends are the cultural and the liberation trends, while a deeper analysis points to a third trend, the functional trend. The cultural trend seeks to develop a Christology that derives its relevance by understanding Christ in a manner that relates to the cultural context of the various peoples of Africa. in this trend, Christ is sought to be communicated in a manner understandable to the African frame of reference and mindset. Seeking to answer the question. 'What function doe Jesus Christ fulfil in terms of human existence?', the liberation trend is an attempt to demonstrate that the liberation found in Christ is not only 'spiritual', but, extends to freedom from all forms of oppression. As a result, this trend seeks to make Christ relevant to the physical, political and social realities of African experience and life. Reflection on Christology in Africa reveals that the developments and trends are significant to the life and nature of the church. They are, however, to be subject to careful and considered critique, so as to reinforce and enrich the contribution of Christology to the church and Christians in Africa. Generally it has shown definite growth, but Christology in Africa needs to beware of a number of potential dangers that may negatively influence the long-term future of Christology in Africa. Christology also needs to remain conscious of the relationship it has with the broader spectrum of Christianity as a whole, the widespread change taking place in Africa, the biblical challenge as to the uniqueness of Christ, and the call to the church to mission. In conclusion, the church in Africa is taking the task of Christology seriously and in these efforts may well lie the future of the church in Africa. Masters 2012-08-27T11:36:49Z 2012-08-27T11:36:49Z 1996 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/54953 en Stellenbosch University 120 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Jesus Christ -- Person and offices Christianity and culture -- Africa Liberation theology Social gospel Christianity -- Africa -- 20th century Dissertations -- Religion De Jongh, Charles A critical analysis of contemporary developments in Christology in Africa |
| title | A critical analysis of contemporary developments in Christology in Africa |
| title_full | A critical analysis of contemporary developments in Christology in Africa |
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| title_short | A critical analysis of contemporary developments in Christology in Africa |
| title_sort | critical analysis of contemporary developments in christology in africa |
| topic | Jesus Christ -- Person and offices Christianity and culture -- Africa Liberation theology Social gospel Christianity -- Africa -- 20th century Dissertations -- Religion |
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