Globalization and contextualization: Reframing the task of contextualization in the twenty-first century

Ott, Craig

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“…This article will first look at previous analysis of the impact of globalization on contextualization, especially that of Ott (2015). Next it will illustrate with case studies how various misunderstandings of the way insiders are actually interacting with global influences to define their indigeneity can handicap outsiders’ efforts to contextualize.…”

Section: Global Expressions As Contextual Expressionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…He has thoroughly documented the volume and variety of “global flows” (Appadurai, 1996) as they relate to Christian resources. His thesis is that “the increased interconnectivity of the global church and the McDonaldization of ministry imply that the focus of contextualization must be increasingly upon processing, evaluating, and rejecting or assimilating these global Christian influences” (Ott, 2015: 43). So he calls for “a reframing of the task of contextualization in many, if not most contemporary contexts” (Ott, 2014: 44).…”

Section: Global Christian Influencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…So he calls for “a reframing of the task of contextualization in many, if not most contemporary contexts” (Ott, 2014: 44). While the goal of contextualization remains the same, “new additional models are necessary to address the new challenges brought by globalization” (Ott, 2015: 44). Ott is concerned that MWC may be inadequately prepared to properly contextualize the resources pouring into the global flow from the West.…”

Section: Global Christian Influencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ott is concerned that MWC may be inadequately prepared to properly contextualize the resources pouring into the global flow from the West. “Local believers are at times overwhelmed and unable to adequately evaluate the appropriateness of such options or contextualize them to their situation” (Ott, 2015: 46). He notes that the rapidity of cultural change leads to a loss of cultural stability but, conversely, should strengthen the church’s dependence on Scripture.…”

Section: Global Christian Influencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A further point of reference is found in the catholicity of the global church. From here he broadly outlines a “hybrid approach to contextualization” (Ott, 2015: 54) in which the local church combines local answers with insights from the “catholic,” or wider, Christian church in order to faithfully present the gospel to their context.…”

Section: Global Christian Influencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Globalization, contextualization, and indigeneity: Local approaches to indigenous Christianity

Barber

2020

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Globalization has made it possible for local Christians to adopt resources from around the world. The adoption of these resources generates questions of cultural identity on the local level—What does it mean to be “indigenous?” These questions are significant for the formation and propagation of gospel-based communities lived out in specific contexts which, in turn, implies the need to refine our approach to contextualization. The uneven, multidirectional flows of ideas, resources, and people of globalization challenge both Western and Majority World Churches to exercise discernment as they attempt to live out the gospel authentically in their local context. However, approaches to contextualization must also take into account that “indigenous” is understood in a variety of ways by local Christians as they combine these global influences, their culture-at-large, and their faith to determine what it means to be Christians in their context. Based on this broader understanding of indigeneity, our approach to contextualization must be to empower local believers; to speak prophetically; to speak missionally; and to practice the same discernment that we expect of them.

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Section: Global Expressions As Contextual Expressionsmentioning

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Section: Global Christian Influencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Global Christian Influencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Global Christian Influencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Global Christian Influencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2020

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Strengthening Filipino Migrants’ Faith through Popular Religiosity

Julia

2016

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The introduction of popular religious practices traditionally held during major liturgical feasts in the Philippines has gathered Filipino migrants in Norwich, United Kingdom, into a dynamic ecclesial community. It has sustained their faith even as they struggle to face the many challenges of living and working abroad and keeping the faith without the comforts and certainties provided by a predominantly Catholic culture at home. They draw courage and consolation from participating in the year-round activities in their Filipino chaplaincies. The author’s pastoral voluntary work in the United Kingdom has been an experience of building an ecclesial community of Filipinos in diaspora, of providing means of support amidst crisis, and of accompanying them in their journey towards a better life and a more meaningful relationship with God. The paper proceeds in three steps. First, it enumerates the challenges faced by Filipino migrants in the practice of their Catholic faith. Second, it illustrates how these challenges were met through the introduction of religious traditions commonly practiced in the Philippines. Third, it offers some theological insights on the power of popular piety to nourish the faith of Filipino migrants and to form them to become dynamic agents of evangelization. References are made to some points raised by Pope Francis on popular piety in his recent apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium. 在菲律宾主要的礼拜仪式的宴餐节日期间，传统上盛行的宗教操练会集了在挪威和英国的菲律宾移民，他们成为了生机勃勃的教会团体。即使他们面对在国外生活和工作的种种挑战，以及在没有国内那种天主教文化的舒适和把握的情况下，依然保持信仰的挑战，这种教会团体帮助维持了他们的信仰。他们在参与菲律宾的宗教年度活动中找到了勇气和安慰。本文作者在英国的志愿牧养工作就是在移民中建立菲律宾教会群体，在危机中提供支援，并伴随他们的旅途，走向更好的生活及与上帝建立更有意义的关系。本文有三步。第一，列举菲律宾移民在操练天主教信仰上面对的挑战；第二，说明这些挑战是怎样透过介绍菲律宾普遍操练的宗教传统而得到解决的；第三，提供一些神学见解，这些见解就是关于普遍虔诚的能力可以来培养菲律宾移民的信仰，以及栽培他们成为福音使者。也会参考教皇弗朗西斯一世最近的使徒劝勉 Evangelii Gaudium 中提及的关于普遍虔诚的某些观点。 El introducir prácticas religiosas populares tradicionalmente realizadas durante las principales fiestas litúrgicas en las Filipinas ha posibilitado la formación de una comunidad eclesiástica dinámica entre los migrantes filipinos de Norwich en el Reino Unido, Ha fortalecido su fe, aún en medio de los numerosos desafíos que enfrentan al vivir y trabajar en el extranjero; y les ha ayudado a mantener su fe sin las comodidades y seguridades proporcionadas por una cultura predominantemente católica en su país de origen. Se fortalecen y reciben consuelo al participar de las actividades realizadas durante todo el año en sus capillas filipinas. El trabajo pastoral voluntario del autor en el Reino Unido ha sido el de construir una comunidad eclesial de filipinos en la diáspora, de dar apoyo en medio de crisis, y de acompañarles en su caminar hacia una vida mejor y a tener una relación más profunda con Dios. Este artículo se divide en tres secciones. En primer lugar, se enumeran los desafíos que los migrantes Filipinos han enfrentado en la práctica de su fe católica. En segundo lugar, se explica cómo se enfrentaron estos desafíos al introducir prácticas religiosas comúnmente practicadas en las Filipinas. En tercer lugar, ofrece algunas reflexiones teológicas sobre el poder de la piedad popular para nutrir la fe de los migrantes filipinos y para formarlos como agentes dinámicos de evangelización. Se hace referencia a algunas cuestiones planteadas por Francisco sobre la piedad popular en su reciente exhortación apostólica Evangelii Gaudium. This article is in English.

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Context and Catholicity in the Science and Religion Debate

Bom¹,

Toren²

2020

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Science and Religion from a Catholic Perspective 173Preface 'The debate on science and religion' and 'French-speaking Africa' make an unusual combination of fields of study. For years the fact that this debate was not related to cultural diversity was considered only a minor issue. The majority of participants in these discussions were from the North Atlantic world. Not even the effect of the cultural diversity within this North-Atlantic world was made explicit or studied. However, lately, and for several reasons, the 'Western' dominance in the debate, is considered to be too restricted, and there is concern that it does not allow for new understandings of what science and religion might mean. This book testifies to the growing interest in the different cultural embeddings of science and religion and proposes a theoretical framework that makes an intercultural debate possible.In our study we focused on the discourses of Christian students and academics from three cities: Abidjan, Kinshasa, and Yaoundé. This implied a thorough study of what could be called 'lived theology' and therefore an interdisciplinary approach was necessary. Although the Science and Religion interface requires some form of interdisciplinarity anyway, the current blossoming of interdisciplinary approaches in theology makes a proper theological perspective on the debate on Science and Religion even more necessary. Our aim is to relate the outcomes of the field research to a worldwide perspective of doing theology, and to connect with a broader scope of scholarly discussions. This study therefore makes a contribution to at least five areas of study. In the first place, it is a contribution to the study of world Christianity. This case study particularly presents a detailed analysis of how different cultural influences interact to form new cultural realities. This study secondly contributes to the broader field of cultural studies that is interested in the shaping of multiple modernities. In the third place, this study contributes to historical and anthropological studies that relate the broader science and religion debate to particular cultural and social contexts in which the debate develops. Fourthly, this study is also intended as an intercultural contribution to the global science and religion debate. And finally, this project intends to contribute to the development of the discipline of intercultural theology by exploring how local interactions of the Christian faith in complex cultural environments can contribute to a Christian theological conversation worldwide.This monograph is the result of a close and creative collaboration between the two authors, with Benno van den Toren as project leader and Klaas Bom as co-leader and principle investigator. Benno wrote chapter 1 and the first part of chapter 2 and made a robust contribution to the section 'Christianity in Africa'

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Globalization and contextualization: Reframing the task of contextualization in the twenty-first century

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Globalization, contextualization, and indigeneity: Local approaches to indigenous Christianity

Globalization, contextualization, and indigeneity: Local approaches to indigenous Christianity

Strengthening Filipino Migrants’ Faith through Popular Religiosity

Context and Catholicity in the Science and Religion Debate

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