Change agency and urban vulnerability: Theological-ecclesial paralysis or deep solidarity

Globally, cities respond differently to their most vulnerable urban populations, notably so during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In the City of Tshwane, there seems to be a general paralysis of the church and theological education in relation to urban vulnerability. If the church and theological education are to participate as change agents to help transform urban vulnerability, a deliberate theological praxis and deep urban diaconate – in solidarity with the city’s most vulnerable realities – are proposed. This is done with reference to Harvey Cox’s assertion that the task of the church in the city is that of Diakonos and the provocations of Philippino liberation theologian, Daniel Pilario. Contribution: This article proposes that urban vulnerability and various responses to it need to be reflected upon as a priority, much more deliberately, considering how the entire urban household (oikos) is at risk..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:77

Enthalten in:

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies - 77(2021), 3, Seite e1-e10

Sprache:

Afrikaans ; Englisch ; Niederländisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Stephan de Beer [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Change agency
Ecclesial and theological liberation
Practical Theology
The Bible
Theological education
Theological praxis
Urban diaconate
Urban vulnerability

doi:

10.4102/hts.v77i3.6548

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DOAJ013212079