scholarly journals Empirical theology, the only dynamic reality Vitalizing the synergy between academic theology and the Church mission in the Contemporary society

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 54-71
Author(s):  
Ion Marian CROITORU ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Church Mission ◽  
Empirical Theology ◽  
Academic Theology ◽  
The Church

Discipleship and Stewardship as Vital Aspects for Church Mission: A Case of Kwamrombo SDA Church in Arusha, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Issue 3) ◽  
pp. 211-218
Author(s):  
Jeremiah Theophilo Izungo ◽  
Mussa S. Muneja
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Word Of God ◽  
Disciples Of Christ ◽  
Church Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Church Mission ◽  
Christ Church ◽  
The Church

This study sought to establish the linkage between stewardship and discipleship in the context of Kwamrombo SDA Church in Arusha City, using 20 church members as participants. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews and the thematic approach was employed in analysis. The study holds that in order to resolve the discipleship and stewardship issues in the Kwamrombo church, members need to make decisions to equally support the church through discipleship and stewardship. If couples plan their finances together, they will be more likely to remind each other on the importance returning tithe and giving offering faithfully. They will also be of help to their children and other church members. Church programs need be conducted in a holistic approach by encompassing both spiritual and economic empowerment aspects including entrepreneurship and personal financial management. There is need for intentional discipleship program that will enable the church members to know their God given responsibilities as Disciples of Christ. Church pastors and church leaders need to launch stewardship programs that will include faithfully receiving the word of God in their lives and living in harmony with the word. This will motivate members to return tithe, give offerings and participate in discipleship programs effectively.

Does Theology Belong in the University? Schleiermacherian Reflections from an Australian Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 484-495
Author(s):  
Ben Myers
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Public Theology ◽  
Christian Leadership ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
Practical Science ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Theology ◽  
The Church

Abstract This article argues that theology belongs in the university not because of its relationship to the other disciplines but because of its relationship to the church. It discusses Schleiermacher’s understanding of theology as a practical science oriented towards Christian leadership in society. It argues that Schleiermacher’s account provides an illuminating perspective on the history of academic theology in Australia. Theology belongs in the university not for any internal methodological reasons but because of specific contextual conditions in societies like Australia where Christianity has exerted a large historical influence. The article concludes by arguing that the ecclesial orientation of university theology is compatible with the aims of public theology, given that service to the Christian community is a means by which the common flourishing of society can be promoted.

The Recovery of the Holy Spirit in Evangelical Theology

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18
Author(s):  
Clark Pinnock
Keyword(s):  
Recent Work ◽  
Holy Spirit ◽  
The Holy Spirit ◽  
Academic Theology ◽  
Evangelical Theology ◽  
The Church

AbstractThis article offers a positive overview of the resurgence of attention to the Holy Spirit in recent evangelical theology. Appreciation is registered for the reinvigorating effects of this development in the life of the church as well as in the work of academic theology, where fresh emphasis and perspective on the Spirit are treated in terms of their impact on each of the major theological loci. This concise summary of recent work on the Spirit draws together the insights of a number of theologians in relation to the author’s own widely regarded pneumatological study and provides a basis for some fresh suggestions on how to build upon the leads and gains that have been made.

scholarly journals Keteladanan Yesus Sebagai Guru Menurut Injil Matius dan Aplikasinya Bagi Guru Sekolah Minggu GPdi “Bethesda” Merauke Papua

Kurios ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nike Sadi Pampang
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Gospel Of Matthew ◽  
Sunday School ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teacher Modeling ◽  
Church Mission ◽  
Creative Teacher ◽  
The Church

Teacher modeling in carrying out church mission is very important. The teacher as a spiritual leader is crucial for success or failure ministry in spiritual educational, as well as education in all life fields. All educational institutions require theachers not only to be good at teaching but also as role models, as well as in Sundy school education in the church there needs to be a model teacher. The Gospel of Matthew gives an example that Jesus is the example of creative teacher. Specially the verb of didasko (teaching) with various forms used nine times to describe the activity of Jesus as a teacher. The activity of Jesus is more often informed by the word teaching (didasko = teaching) rather than the verb of preaching (kerusso = preaching). That Is why Jesus called the Teacher as a creative teacher, the teaching methods used by Jesus are not monotonous but varies according to the place, circumstance and needs of His students or listeners. The purpose of this research is to describe the example of Jesus as a teacher according to Matthew, to describe the extent of the exemplary teachers of Sunday School of the GPdI “Bethesda” Merauke Papua to recommend the application of Jesus example as a teacher based on the Gospel of Matthew for Sunday School teachers in the GPdi Church. This research uses a qualitative approach; research paradigm, theological phenomenology, because it uses the interpretation of the text in the context of the Gospel of Matthew as a theoretical basis. Data source from 44 participants of Sunday School teachers in GPdI “Bethesda” Merauke. Methods and techniques of collecting interview data. Data analysis using the theory of Miles and Huberman. Conclusion: The Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus as the best teacher and can be emulated by all Sunday School teachers, example: in terms of His caling to receive a vision to serve, carry out a mission as a teacher, understand His purpose to serve in His personality is characterized, have integrity, charismatic, to be responsible, positive thinking, have ethos, nice worl, confidence, extensive knowledge, pull yourself together. In His spirituality includes centering on God, living in prayer, living righteously, living holy. In the professionalism of His ministry that is focused on goals and tasks, understanding children’s psychology, mastering teaching materials, skillful planning, skillful carrying out, skillful evaluating, skillful assessing as a communicator, as a facilitator. Having the ability to serve children is a thing, very important and can not be ignored because children are. The assets of the church and the next generation of God’s church. Therefore the role of a teacher in serving Sunday School children must be an important concern in a pastoral hearing, because church leaders and teachers have a great responsibility for the growth of faith in Sunday School children.

scholarly journals The Traditional Understanding of Grief Among Ameru in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Mukiri Mukaria ◽  
Andrew Ratanya Mukaria
Keyword(s):  
Culturally Relevant ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Life After Death ◽  
Grief And Bereavement ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Church ◽  
Traditional Understanding

The main objective of this article is to explore the Ameru indigenous ways of overcoming death and grief. Death and grief have always been the most challenging thing throughout the history of human beings, and even within contemporary society. The Ameru culture provided room, space and meaning of death and life after death to both the dead and to the living. The culture was an integral part of Ameru, especially on matters of death and grief. The culture provided values found to be helpful to the well-being of the Ameru people, in a holistic way especially in the period of grief and bereavement. The article explores these meaning and how they can be relevant to the contemporary society, which ethos are guided by the Church. Today, the church plays the central role in overcoming grief and bereavement. In meaning making, there is a need for contextualization. Contextualization is an attempt to present the gospel in culturally relevant ways. For this reason, this article tries to explore some of the Ameru ways of overcoming grief and how this can be relevant to the contemporary Church diakonia work and counseling of grief.

scholarly journals The ecclesial notion of ‘family’ versus authentic families today: Evaluation of the initial findings of the 2014 Synod of Catholic Bishops

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Graham Duncan ◽  
Jakub Urbaniak
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Roman Catholic Church ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Global Context ◽  
Traditional Institution ◽  
The Family ◽  
Existence And Stability ◽  
The Church

The traditional institution of the family within Roman Catholic Christianity and Christianity in general is in an invidious position in contemporary society, partly because it lacks an agreed definition in a fluid global context. The church is an institution in which families subsist and which both needs and bolsters the family unit for its own existence and stability. However, all major churches seem to be stuck in outdated traditional modes of understanding which are exclusive and cause great distress to many who do not conform to them. The Roman Catholic Church has recently inaugurated a discussion of pastoral challenges currently facing family life. This is an attempt to evaluate critically its initial findings through deconstructing the traditional notion of family on which the Church teaching seems to rely.

scholarly journals The Correlation and Separation of Academic Theology and the Local Church

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry Pillay ◽  
Jonathan Womack
Keyword(s):  
Local Church ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Great Weight ◽  
The Future ◽  
Academic Theology ◽  
The Church ◽  
Christian History

This article provides an overview of the historical correlation between the church and academic theology as well as a brief account of its demise. In assessing the correlation it is demonstrated how, for the first 1 500 years of Christian history, a correlation between academic learning and the church was the norm. A brief outline of the demise of this tradition is shown to allow the reader to comprehend how the correlation faded. At a time when the future of academic theology is under great discussion, this article provides a somewhat forgotten history that can add great weight to the current debate on church and the academy.

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