Are we wasting theology in our continent
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2014-09
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Abstract
The 2014 conference theme of the society for Practical Theology in South Africa was ‘Practical
Theology in Africa and human waste’. The article asks the question whether we can do theology
in Africa in such a way that the kingdom of God is realised, notwithstanding the feeling that
the seed that is sown is often wasted. The growth of Christianity and southern shift of the
majority of Christians to amongst others Africa, is described, discussed and questioned: Is this
seed falling on fertile ground or is it wasted if one considers all the calamities of the African
continent? Taking its cues from the parable of the sower the epistemological revolution and
paradigm shift are outlined stating that unless doing theology within a new paradigm the
kingdom of God cannot be served. It calls for new paradigm labourers who are trained to be
on the marketplace, who reach out to where people are suffering and struggling and serve
their needs thus following the example set by Christ in training his disciples.
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Publication of this article was funded by the Stellenbosch University Open Access Fund.
The original publication is available at http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/article/view/2610/4746
CITATION: Hendriks, H. J. 2014. Are we wasting theology in our continent? HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 70(2), doi:org/10.4102/ hts.v70i2.2610
The original publication is available at http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/article/view/2610/4746
CITATION: Hendriks, H. J. 2014. Are we wasting theology in our continent? HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 70(2), doi:org/10.4102/ hts.v70i2.2610
Keywords
Waste, Christianity, Identity
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Hendriks, H. J. 2014. Are we wasting theology in our continent? HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 70(2), doi:org/10.4102/ hts.v70i2.2610