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Public Theology in the South African Context

In: International Journal of Public Theology
Author:
Etienne de Villiers University of Pretoria, South Africa

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17 Mar 2011
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The objective of this article is to help the non-South African reader to better situate and understand the contributions included in this issue of the journal. A sketch of the challenges public theology faces regarding its role and the role of churches in the democratic South Africa is provided. Attention is also given to the debate on public theology as such and the different notions of public theologians prevalent in the South African context. Lastly, a brief sketch of the most important public theology institutions and initiatives in South Africa is provided.

Title:
Public Theology in the South African Context
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/156973211X543715
Language:
English
Pages:
5–22
Keywords:
responsible South African public theology; public role of churches; normative; descriptive; public theology institutes and initiatives
In:
International Journal of Public Theology
In:
Volume 5: Issue 1
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1569-7320
Print ISSN:
1872-5171
Subjects:
General, Theology and World Christianity, Sociology of Religion, Religious Studies, Religion & Society, Social Sciences, Practical Theology, Philosophy, Theology & Science, Jewish Studies

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