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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Seeing Witchcraft, Bernhard Udelhoven
Seeing Witchcraft, Bernhard Udelhoven
Journal of Global Catholicism
When Christians in Zambia struggle with witchcraft, they also struggle with African cultural and religious concepts that deal with life’s ambiguities and that require discernment. It is not by working against the cultural and religious heritage, but by working with it, as far as possible, that the pastor can identify the broken relationships towards which many witchcraft discourses point. However, before we place the concepts of witchcraft into the realm of superstition (as are the trends of mission Christianity) or the demonic (as are the trends of charismatic Christianity), the Church has the duty to look at the concepts, stay …
Allocutio: Articulating The Task For The Future Of African Catholicism, Mary Sylvia Nwachukwu
Allocutio: Articulating The Task For The Future Of African Catholicism, Mary Sylvia Nwachukwu
Journal of Global Catholicism
This essay charts how Catholicism can become more indigenously African and respond better to African needs and concerns.
The Devil Of The Missionary Church: The White Fathers And Catholic Evangelization In Zambia, Bernhard Udelhoven
The Devil Of The Missionary Church: The White Fathers And Catholic Evangelization In Zambia, Bernhard Udelhoven
Journal of Global Catholicism
This article examines how Western Catholic missionaries in Zambia dealt with claims of witchcraft and Satanism. Within an analytic frame that draws upon cultural history, theology, and anthropology the article also considers how African Christians appropriated missionary notions of the devil.
Learning Religion In The Presence Of The Other: Mission And Dialogue In World Catholicism, Matthias Scharer
Learning Religion In The Presence Of The Other: Mission And Dialogue In World Catholicism, Matthias Scharer
Journal of Global Catholicism
Based on selected texts of the Second Vatican Council and related to the process of the Council and Church experiences thereafter, this article offers a brief insight into the theological method known as communicative theology (CT). One of the factors most challenging to mission and dialogue in world Catholicism is the perpetual presence of the “other” as a stranger. This learning religion in the presence of the “other” is not the exception; this article argues that it is, in fact, very typical of mission and dialogue in Africa as well as in Europe
The Ecclesiology Of Pope Francis And The Future Of The Church In Africa, Bradford E. Hinze
The Ecclesiology Of Pope Francis And The Future Of The Church In Africa, Bradford E. Hinze
Journal of Global Catholicism
A consideration of the future of African Catholicism in light of the ecclesiology of Pope Francis. The article explores how themes in Francis's ecclesiology work together to challenge centralization, clericalism, and triumphalism in the church by promoting practices of synodality and how these elements support the church’s mission to work against forms of colonialism, neo-colonialism, and the most fundamental matrix of colonial power by advancing radical democracy in society
Fostering Healing Through Narrative Transformation, Randall Carr
Fostering Healing Through Narrative Transformation, Randall Carr
Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry
The methodology developed for recent research originated from the idea that God is constantly transforming and adapting a congregation’s narrative. With this in mind, it becomes imperative for church leaders to discern how God continues to alter the congregation’s narrative in order to effectively reach out to an immediate context. To assist church leaders to identify God’s transformative work, I developed a procedure designed to move from a congregation’s existing narrative to envisage a future narrative. This process blends Appreciative Inquiry, Ethnographic Inquiry, and Paul Ricoeur’s three moves toward mimesis, culminating in the discovery of God’s transformed future narrative.
Discovering …
Practicing Missional Hospitality In A Suburban Church, Kevin Stewart
Practicing Missional Hospitality In A Suburban Church, Kevin Stewart
Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry
The West Houston Church of Christ is typical of many churches in North America that struggle to relate in meaningful ways to the surrounding culture. Over thirty years West Houston changed from a small, vibrant young church with a thriving family-like atmosphere to a large church in a new building, yet mourning its loss of family connections. It was struggling to find a new identity. In this article I discuss the ingrained sense of family that has served as the identity of West Houston and explore both theological and practical ways—specifically those involving missional hospitality—through which a church can navigate …
Shared Leadership In Congregations: How To Construct A Holding Environment To Do Adaptive Work, Zach Ellis
Shared Leadership In Congregations: How To Construct A Holding Environment To Do Adaptive Work, Zach Ellis
Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry
Many congregations struggle to adapt to changes in their environment. Congregational and pastoral leadership is an important factor in a congregation’s success or failure. The emerging practice of Shared Leadership offers congregational leaders one tool that might help them successfully engage in the adaptive work necessary in the face of a changing environment. Recent research has connected the practice of Shared Leadership to increased innovation in businesses. This form of leadership should be explored as a model for congregations as they engage in adaptive change. However, because it is adaptive change that is required, and not only technical change, a …
Christianity And Sport Psychology: One Aspect Of Cultural Competence, Trevor J. Egli, Leslee A. Fisher
Christianity And Sport Psychology: One Aspect Of Cultural Competence, Trevor J. Egli, Leslee A. Fisher
Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies
There is currently a dearth of literature relating to how applied sport psychology practitioners might work with a Christian sportsperson (Czech et al., 2004, Egli et al., 2014). Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide practical suggestions for sport psychology practitioners based on relevant research related to Christianity and sport psychology as well as personal and professional experience. We first explain the various sport psychology roles before providing a brief review of literature. Studies related to Christian athletes, Christian coaches, Christian prayer within sport, and sport psychology consultants’ experiences of spirituality are presented. Lastly, the authors include four …
A Psychotheology Of Losing, Matthew D. Ruiz
A Psychotheology Of Losing, Matthew D. Ruiz
Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies
This paper explores what it means to lose in a contemporary American society. Kanter (2004) suggested that losing serves as an alarm, notifying one that it is time to recalibrate. For Duina (2011) losing offers a time for reexamination. Sports equates to winning and losing. Thanks to well-indoctrinated maxims like Lombardi’s “winning is the only thing” and a cultural rejection of “losers” we are in an era where the pursuit of winning trumps other variables which are also worthy of pursuit and consideration. Thus, losing becomes an insult to our ego-driven lives. As such, one cannot discuss losing without also …
Religiousness And Perceived God Perfectionism Among Elite Athletes, Benjamin J. Houltberg, Kenneth T. Wang, Sarah A. Schnitker
Religiousness And Perceived God Perfectionism Among Elite Athletes, Benjamin J. Houltberg, Kenneth T. Wang, Sarah A. Schnitker
Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies
Little research has been conducted examining the link between athletes’ religious beliefs and practices and coping with the pressures related to elite competition. The purpose of the study was to investigate athletes’ global self-worth and perfectionistic concerns as key variables that link religiousness and perceived God perfectionism to dealing with performance failure and appraisals of upcoming competition. Self-report data was collected from a sample of 99 elite athletes (Mdn age = 22, 48% female, 89% believed in God) that were currently competing at a NCAA D1, professional or Olympic level. We used structural equation modeling to test direct and indirect …
Exploring The Role Of Spirituality And Spiritual Beliefs In The Pursuit Of Excellence And Attainment Of Peak Performance In Professional Athletes, Ashley Ballard, Charles H. Wilson Jr.
Exploring The Role Of Spirituality And Spiritual Beliefs In The Pursuit Of Excellence And Attainment Of Peak Performance In Professional Athletes, Ashley Ballard, Charles H. Wilson Jr.
Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies
Little research has been found which examines the assessment of spirituality in sport performers and its possible role in performance enhancement. The goal of the current study was to understand if and how spirituality impacts athleticism. The subjective experiences of Christian spirituality in an American World Sprinter (male), a British Olympic Sprint Canoe Racer (female), and a retired American Minor League Baseball player (male) were analyzed through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) (Smith & Osborn, 2003). Semi-structured interviews were used to gather data leading to three major themes: “The Belief and Confidence in God”, “Individual and Communal Prayer”, and “The Influential …
An Alumnus Learns And Serves: Vincentian Mission In Education, Brian Crimmins
An Alumnus Learns And Serves: Vincentian Mission In Education, Brian Crimmins
Journal of Vincentian Social Action
My Dad would talk about the mission of St. John’s University—and how going to St. John’s was about more than just getting an education. It was also about a commitment to service. Funny thing was—at first, like many of my peers, I looked at St. John’s and saw an opportunity to celebrate the great tradition of college basketball while also getting an education. I didn’t realize at first that what my parents were saying and doing as I grew up—namely the importance of the Vincentian mission—would ring true in my life in such a profound and lasting manner, day in …
The Church Of The Abiding Presence Of The United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg Location Reformation Day, J. Jayakiran Sebastian
The Church Of The Abiding Presence Of The United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg Location Reformation Day, J. Jayakiran Sebastian
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Closing Worship, Mark W. Harris
Eco-Justice Reformation: Re-Imagining Ecumenical Witness In The Context Of Climate Injustice, George Zachariah
Eco-Justice Reformation: Re-Imagining Ecumenical Witness In The Context Of Climate Injustice, George Zachariah
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Cruising (With) Luther – Indecent Lutheran Theologies From The South, Or What Makes A Lutheran Theology Lutheran, André S. Musskopf
Cruising (With) Luther – Indecent Lutheran Theologies From The South, Or What Makes A Lutheran Theology Lutheran, André S. Musskopf
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Men And Gender Justice, Sunder John Boopalan
Hindu Avatar And Christian Incarnation: A Mystery Of The Presence Of God, Flora Visser
Hindu Avatar And Christian Incarnation: A Mystery Of The Presence Of God, Flora Visser
Consensus
No abstract provided.
The Crucifixion In Matthew And The Theology Of The Cross In Canada Today, Allen Jorgenson
The Crucifixion In Matthew And The Theology Of The Cross In Canada Today, Allen Jorgenson
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Reformation, Conquest, And Circumnavigation: The Global Destiny Of Luther’S Theology, Vitor Westhelle
Reformation, Conquest, And Circumnavigation: The Global Destiny Of Luther’S Theology, Vitor Westhelle
Consensus
No abstract provided.
The Tough Wedge: Reformation Now And Onward, Matthew R. Anderson
The Tough Wedge: Reformation Now And Onward, Matthew R. Anderson
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Actions And Words: Luther And James Through An Alternative Hermeneutical Lens, Daniel Maoz
Actions And Words: Luther And James Through An Alternative Hermeneutical Lens, Daniel Maoz
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Martin Luther's Contribution To Public Ethics Today, David G. A. Pfrimmer
Martin Luther's Contribution To Public Ethics Today, David G. A. Pfrimmer
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Lent 5a, David Malina
Commemorating The Reformation: An Opportunity For Common Witness, Donna Geernaert
Commemorating The Reformation: An Opportunity For Common Witness, Donna Geernaert
Consensus
No abstract provided.
The Therapeutic Relationship As A Context For Reformation, Kristine Lund
The Therapeutic Relationship As A Context For Reformation, Kristine Lund
Consensus
No abstract provided.
A Missiology Of Love: In Action, Wendy L. Fletcher
Luther On Tamar: A Subaltern Response, Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon
Luther On Tamar: A Subaltern Response, Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon
Consensus
No abstract provided.
Lutheran Communion Celebrating Gender Justice And Women Leadership In An Ongoing Reformation, Elaine Neuenfeldt
Lutheran Communion Celebrating Gender Justice And Women Leadership In An Ongoing Reformation, Elaine Neuenfeldt
Consensus
No abstract provided.