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The Role Of The Cosmic Christ In God’S Universal Salvific Plan: An Assessment Of Michael Amaladoss’ Christology, Manuel V. Francisco
The Role Of The Cosmic Christ In God’S Universal Salvific Plan: An Assessment Of Michael Amaladoss’ Christology, Manuel V. Francisco
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This paper examines Michael Amaladoss’s Christology, particularly his understanding of the Cosmic Christ within God’s universal salvific plan. Situated within Indian contextual theology and religious pluralism, it explores his use of Advaitic philosophy, symbolic hermeneutics, and dialogical theology in relating Christianity to other religions. Amaladoss maintains that God’s salvific activity extends beyond the historical Christ-event and is mediated through diverse religious traditions. His distinction, without separation, between the historical Jesus and the Cosmic Christ emphasizes Christ’s universal presence beyond and within the incarnation. The paper critically assesses these claims in light of Chalcedonian Christology, Vatican II, and Dominus Iesus, highlighting …
Book Review— Integral Ecology Ministry: Doing Ecological Theology And Advocacy In Light Of Laudato Si’, Norlan H. Julia
Book Review— Integral Ecology Ministry: Doing Ecological Theology And Advocacy In Light Of Laudato Si’, Norlan H. Julia
Landas
No abstract provided.
From Missionary Apologetics To Mission Networking, Arthur Leger, Sj
From Missionary Apologetics To Mission Networking, Arthur Leger, Sj
Asia Pacific Mission Studies
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Pastoral Ministry At The Intersections Of Life For A Synodal Church In Asia, Charles Bertille
Pastoral Ministry At The Intersections Of Life For A Synodal Church In Asia, Charles Bertille
Asia Pacific Mission Studies
This paper is condensed from the Keynote Address presented by the author at EAPI's 60th Anniversary. Pastoral ministry in Asia unfolds amid pluralism, migration, inequality, and shifting identities, requiring a vision beyond sacramental maintenance toward lived experience and communal struggle. Rooted in Vatican II, Asian theology, and the Synod on Synodality, ministry is participatory, dialogical, and mission-oriented. Synodality calls for conversion of spirit and structure: humility, discernment, and trust. Leadership must be missionary, interculturally competent, and committed to the poor and creation. Formation institutes such as EAPI and NIFSA serve as laboratories for synodal practice, fostering prophetic leadership. Ultimately, synodality …
The Experience Of Women’S Dignity In The Angolan Synodal Church: A Pastoral Critical Re-Reading Of Mulieris Dignitatem From Angolan Cosmology, José Abílio Praia
The Experience Of Women’S Dignity In The Angolan Synodal Church: A Pastoral Critical Re-Reading Of Mulieris Dignitatem From Angolan Cosmology, José Abílio Praia
Loyola Papers
This article critically reexamines Mulieris Dignitatem within the context of Angolan cultural cosmology. The study highlights the tension between the symbolic reverence for women and their social marginalization in Angola. Employing feminist and pastoral perspectives, it explores how indigenous relational and life-giving concepts of womanhood can enrich theological reflection. By engaging African and Asian feminist insights, the paper proposes a synodal ecclesiology grounded in lived experience, co-responsibility, and structural transformation, emphasizing women’s dignity as integral to the Church’s identity and mission.
Contextualizing Ecumenism In The Philippines Through Loob And Kapwa, Roy John R. Del Rosario
Contextualizing Ecumenism In The Philippines Through Loob And Kapwa, Roy John R. Del Rosario
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The two-fold ecumenical approach – inter-ecclesial ecumenism (Global North) and trans-ecclesial ecumenism (Global South) – reaches its limitations when viewed through the Philippine context. This gap refers to the distinct ecumenical challenges that need to be addressed. Thus, this study proposes a unique ecumenical model that integrates the inclusive ethos of loob and kapwa. Appropriating Stephen Bevans’ synthetic model of contextual theology, the author argues that this proposed framework takes advantage of the existing models’ contributory insights while addressing their conceptual deficiencies. It considers the shared charismatic experiences between Protestants and Catholics as loci theologici or resources of theology that …
Lst At The Frontiers Of Theology: Mission, Milestones, And Future Directions, Renato R. Repole
Lst At The Frontiers Of Theology: Mission, Milestones, And Future Directions, Renato R. Repole
Loyola Papers
This inaugural address reflects on the mission, achievements, and future directions of the Loyola School of Theology as it celebrates sixty years as a theological school and twenty-five years as an ecclesiastical faculty. It highlights institutional milestones, including internationalization, academic collaborations, research initiatives, and program expansion. The address emphasizes LST’s commitment to contextual theologizing in Asia, interdisciplinary engagement, and pastoral relevance. It also identifies emerging challenges, including artificial intelligence, integral ecology, synodality, and safeguarding. Ultimately, it calls the LST community to collaborative discernment in shaping a new strategic plan that strengthens theological formation for the Church’s mission.
Editor's Preface, Leo-Martin Angelo R. Ocampo
Negotiating Theological Meaning In Contemporary Film, Shimbo Pastory William
Negotiating Theological Meaning In Contemporary Film, Shimbo Pastory William
Loyola Papers
This paper examines how contemporary films function as social constructs that shape identity and influence the negotiation of theological meaning among young viewers. Drawing on insights from John Pungente and Monty Williams, it explores how Ignatian spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises can guide theological engagement with film. Using theological hermeneutics and qualitative film analysis, the study investigates how young Christians, particularly Gen Z viewers, interpret cinematic narratives through a Christian lens. It argues that even non-religious films can mediate theological insights and become meaningful spaces for discovering God’s saving presence in contemporary culture.
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Lst At The Frontiers Of Theology: Mission, Milestones, And Future Directions, Renato R. Repole
Lst At The Frontiers Of Theology: Mission, Milestones, And Future Directions, Renato R. Repole
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This inaugural address reflects on the mission, achievements, and future directions of the Loyola School of Theology as it celebrates sixty years as a theological school and twenty-five years as an ecclesiastical faculty. It highlights institutional milestones, including internationalization, academic collaborations, research initiatives, and program expansion. The address emphasizes LST’s commitment to contextual theologizing in Asia, interdisciplinary engagement, and pastoral relevance. It also identifies emerging challenges, including artificial intelligence, integral ecology, synodality, and safeguarding. Ultimately, it calls the LST community to collaborative discernment in shaping a new strategic plan that strengthens theological formation for the Church’s mission.
Mary As A Model Of Synodality, Fiona Li
Mary As A Model Of Synodality, Fiona Li
Asia Pacific Mission Studies
This article builds on the brief mentions of Mary in the final Synod document, “For a Synodal Church,” published in 2024. While the document notes very generally the ways Mary exhibits synodality, these claims are not fleshed out. In examining both Scripture and Tradition for examples of how Mary does embody and exemplify the concept of synodality, this article hopes to present a practical and relatable image of Mary that also challenges the reader to envision ways that they can contribute in making the Church more synodal. This article will present Mary as a model of synodality through looking at …
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Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture
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Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture
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Negotiating Tolerance: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing And Researching Religion In China, Naomi Thurston
Negotiating Tolerance: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing And Researching Religion In China, Naomi Thurston
Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture
Just as G. E. Lessing criticized what he saw as the narrow mindedness of his contemporaries by creating characters that exemplified a morally enlightened rationalism, religious studies scholars in contemporary China have helped instruct and reshape uninformed or generalizing attitudes towards religion in Chinese society. Reflecting on Lessing’s literary case for religious tolerance, the present article discusses different understandings of the nature and significance of religion in the field of so-called “Sino-Christian studies” (汉语基督教研究 Hanyu Jidujiao yanjiu). It demonstrates how religious and “theological tolerance” are variously understood depending on the stances, approaches, and constructions of meaning of individual scholars, influenced, …
Reynaldo D. Raluto, Poverty And Ecology At The Crossroads: Towards An Ecological Theology Of Liberation In The Philippine Context, Mary Mee-Yin Yuen
Reynaldo D. Raluto, Poverty And Ecology At The Crossroads: Towards An Ecological Theology Of Liberation In The Philippine Context, Mary Mee-Yin Yuen
Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture
Reynaldo D. Raluto, Poverty and Ecology at the Crossroads: Towards an Ecological Theology of Liberation in the Philippine Context
Towards A Mosim Christology: A Korean Response, Hwang Kyung-Hoon
Towards A Mosim Christology: A Korean Response, Hwang Kyung-Hoon
Asia Pacific Mission Studies
This article will reflect on Jesus' understanding of God, and will then move on to discuss the Korean people's cultural understanding of Jesus. It will offer Mosim Christology (mosim means reverencing or serving humans and God in one's heart sincerely) as a meaningful Christology for Korean people. It will show the relationship between Jesus' experience of God as Abba and mosim, our main theme.
Catholic Missionaries In Early Modern Asia. Patterns Of Localization. Edited By Nadine Amsler Andrea Badea, Bernard Heyberger, And Christian Windler., Paul B. Steffen Svd
Catholic Missionaries In Early Modern Asia. Patterns Of Localization. Edited By Nadine Amsler Andrea Badea, Bernard Heyberger, And Christian Windler., Paul B. Steffen Svd
Asia Pacific Mission Studies
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The “Integrality” Of Integral Ecology, Jojo M. Fung
The “Integrality” Of Integral Ecology, Jojo M. Fung
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The Integrality of Integral Ecology calls for a rejection of the technocratic paradigm in favor of the relational paradigm that foregrounds the interbeingness of all humankind and other kinds rooted in their inherent values. This relational paradigm advocates the intersectional relations of cultural, economic, social, political ecology, spiritual ecology, and the ecology of daily life. This integrality is grounded in an incarnational theology that the God who has “earthyfied” Godself has sacralized and “eternalized” our common home. In Asia, this integrality is enriched by the Indigenous/Igorot’s earth spirituality, which identifies Kabunian, land, identity, being, and life as a sacred whole, …
Editor's Preface, Markus E. Locker
Are The Church Fathers Relevant In A 21st Century Inculturated And Contextualized Asian Theology?, Emmanuel C. Marfori
Are The Church Fathers Relevant In A 21st Century Inculturated And Contextualized Asian Theology?, Emmanuel C. Marfori
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Is Patristics still relevant in the 21st century? This paper examines the decline of Patristic studies in the 19th–20th centuries and their brief revival before Vatican II, followed by a postconciliar downturn. It proposes that the Church Fathers remain vital for theology today, especially in Asia, where faith and culture intersect in inculturation. As witnesses to Tradition, the Fathers offer models for contextual theological reflection. The paper highlights Tertullian’s Adversus Marcionem, where he defends the unity of Scripture through the Transfiguration. Two key terms—contubernium (friendship) and repromissio (fulfillment of promise)—are translated into Tagalog as pagkakaibigan and katuparan ng pangako, bridging …
A Critical Analysis Of Ecclesia In Asia And Its Impact On Contemporary Asian Theology Of Religions, Salvador G. Agualada Jr.
A Critical Analysis Of Ecclesia In Asia And Its Impact On Contemporary Asian Theology Of Religions, Salvador G. Agualada Jr.
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The recent 25th anniversary of Ecclesia in Asia on November 6, 2024, underscores the need for a critical evaluation of its impact and relevance, hence the timeliness and necessity of this article. This article begins with the observation that Ecclesia in Asia primarily reflects the papal perspective rather than a genuine dialogue with Asian Churches, contrary to John Paul II’s assertion that the document is the fruit of his “encounter in dialogue” with Asian bishops. Additionally, it highlights the document’s neglect of crucial issues raised by the 1998 Synod of Bishops for Asia, especially the salvific significance of other religions, …
Full Issue, Volume 36, Issue 2
All-Under-Heaven A New Vision For Proclaiming Christ In Chinese Culture, Fang Hua
All-Under-Heaven A New Vision For Proclaiming Christ In Chinese Culture, Fang Hua
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This study explores the concept of “all-under-Heaven” as a framework for proclaiming Christ within Chinese culture. It employs the Pastoral Cycle method from the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), integrating historical- theological analysis. The research emphasizes the need for inculturating the Gospel within the Chinese notion of “all-under-Heaven” to address the societal impacts of Marxism, Leninism, and Mao-Zedong-Thought. By examining the Chinese ideal of Great Unity (Da Tong) and the Judeo-Christian tradition of a heavenly God, the study proposes that “all-under-Heaven” can serve as a theological foundation for harmony and the unity of humanity under divine principles. The research …
Full Issue, Volume 36, Issue 1
Safeguarding And Homosexuality, James Mctavish,
Safeguarding And Homosexuality, James Mctavish,
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The Church is actively working to promote and build up a culture of safeguarding. Those most vulnerable to abuse need care and protection. Sexual orientation is an important element to consider in safeguarding, as there are specific risks for homosexual persons, and persons with same-sex attraction (SSA) frequently experience abuse. In a sensitive and respectful way, this article examines the background elements regarding homosexuality and abuse and gives specific details that can help in formulating a vision of safeguarding that takes into account the specific reality of persons with SSA.
Symposium: From Coming Out To Coming In: Roundtable Conversation Among Southeast Asian Queer Theologians, Michael Sepidoza Campos, Jayeel Cornelio, Erich Von Marthin Elraphoma, Joseph N. Goh, Jerlo M. Jaropillo, Joshua Marasigan, Kristine C. Meneses, Irene Nainggolan, Kakay Pamarán, Lizette Tapia, Amadeo Devin Udampoh, Wan Wei-Hsien
Symposium: From Coming Out To Coming In: Roundtable Conversation Among Southeast Asian Queer Theologians, Michael Sepidoza Campos, Jayeel Cornelio, Erich Von Marthin Elraphoma, Joseph N. Goh, Jerlo M. Jaropillo, Joshua Marasigan, Kristine C. Meneses, Irene Nainggolan, Kakay Pamarán, Lizette Tapia, Amadeo Devin Udampoh, Wan Wei-Hsien
Development Studies Faculty Publications
Through a roundtable conversation via Zoom, teachers, pastors, and graduate students discussed the place of gender, citizenship, and faith in their identity formation and social accountability to articulate a hermeneutical lens specific to Southeast Asian contexts that shape and critique queer identities. These participants—primarily ministers, theological students, and seminary formators—engaged in organic, fluid, and multifocal turns to capture experiences that undergird the realities of women and LGBTQIQ+ people of faith in the region.
Antonio Camnahas, The Catholic Mission In The Lesser Sunda Islands - Indonesia Under The Society Of The Divine Word (Svd). From One Apostolic Prefecture To Two Apostolic Vicariates (1913–1942), Paul B. Steffen Svd
Asia Pacific Mission Studies
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Juan Luis Segundo’S Hermeneutical Circle: A Continual Hermeneutical Encounter Of The Word And The World, Christiane Joseph C. Jocson
Juan Luis Segundo’S Hermeneutical Circle: A Continual Hermeneutical Encounter Of The Word And The World, Christiane Joseph C. Jocson
Loyola Papers
This paper examines Juan Luis Segundo’s concept of the hermeneutical circle within the framework of liberation theology. It argues that theology must arise from a continual encounter between the Word of God and the concrete realities of the world, especially the experiences of the poor. By engaging the insights of Gustavo Gutiérrez and Paul Ricoeur, the study highlights a dynamic interpretive process in which Scripture and lived experience mutually illuminate each other. Such a hermeneutical approach invites theologians to practice a “feet-on-the-ground” theology that accompanies people in their struggles and seeks transformative understanding.