Embodied grace: The implications of the incarnation to public practical theology in Sub-Saharan Africa
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Embodied grace: The implications of the incarnation to public practical theology in Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Creator | Nanthambwe, Patrick | |
| Description | Christian incarnation, illustrated through the example of Jesus Christ, involves the embodiment of God, the guardian of all creation and the manifestation of Christian beliefs. This divine incarnation operates through boundless love and concern, as demonstrated in God’s choice to intimately connect with humanity, as noted in John 3:16. Although global challenges abound, it is evident that sub-Saharan Africa faces unique difficulties, hindering its inhabitants from experiencing the fullness of life intended by God. There is a need to find solutions to the challenges faced by the African continent. In the context of sub-Saharan Africa, the question is: How can practical public theology, informed by the incarnation, be practised in tackling the challenges people face in Africa? The study addresses this inquiry, presenting the implications of the incarnation doctrine as a means to tackle African challenges. It posits incarnation as a foundation for comprehending God’s love for Africans and proposes practical ways for resiliently confronting their adversities. The article draws upon existing literature in the field of public practical theology to underpin the core argument of its thesis.Contribution: This article contributes to the discussion on how theology should be used to address people’s concrete challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. The doctrine of incarnation is a unique example whose implications can help the enhancement of addressing people’s challenges in Africa. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2024-04-29 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/hts.v80i1.9684 | |
| Source | HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 80, No 1 (2024); 10 pages 2072-8050 0259-9422 | |
| Language | eng | |
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