Missional theology and social development
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2007
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Abstract
The article describes a theological paradigm shift taking place in
congregations in South Africa that empower them to become
involved in development work as a way of serving their neighbor. It
also opens the possibility of working interdisciplinary without
compromising theological and faith values. The perspectives and
assumptions of the new paradigm are outlined and the basic
methodology of doing theology is described. The new paradigm is a
missional one, taking the focus on God as its point of departure and
describing the identity and purpose of the church by looking at
God’s identity and plan or mission with creation and humankind.
Social development is seen as being in line with God’s mission and
as such the church should not have difficulty in working with those
who pursue the same goals.
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The original publication is available at http://www.hts.org.za
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Hendriks, H. J. 2007. Missional theology and social development. HTS Theological Studies, 63 (3): 999-1016.