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Mugambi: “A Prophet of Hope For The Uprooted People of Africa”, 2006
Get PDFIn the context of Africa’s uprooted heritage, pastors need to manifest health and wholeness, not only in their spiritual walk, hut also in relationship with their flock. A spirituality reflecting health and wholeness recognizes the rich heritage of Africa’a past, which acknowledges dependence on God as well as connectedness with one’s fellow human heings. One person who has profoundly exemplified this lifestyle is J.N.K. Mugambi, a prophet of hope. Mugamhi not only provides a diagnosis for Africa’s ailments hut demonstrates a spirituality for the African church of the future
The She’s, 2003
No full text“The She’s” was presented at the chapel service on November 20, 2003, sponsored by the Office of Black Women in Church and Society, honoring alumnae who have stoked the coals of their intellectual fires at ITC. Special homage was paid to seven Womanist scholars, present at the service: Drs. Jacquelyn Grant, Katie G. Cannon, Marsha Foster Boyd, Carolyn Akua L. McCrary, Amy Hartsfield, Marsha Snulligan Haney, and Margaret Aymer
Faith Under Fire: Promise and Hope for The Future of the Interdenominational Theological Center, 2003
Get PDFPeople are desperately searching for answers to the questions, “Have Black religious leaders given up the fight on racism?”, “Are my children safe at school, at church?”, “Are our retirement funds and childrens college funds safely invested?”, and “WHERE IS GOD?” Not surprisingly, “churched” and “unchurched” people are looking to those of us “presumed” to be in good and regular standing with God to give them clear and credible explanations and solutions
A Story Behind the Data, 2001
No full textThis article presents a case study of Project 2000 data used to develop a profile specifically for a particular congregation. A megachurch in southwest Atlanta explored its profile against the total sample of African-American congregations nationally and against its denominational sample to pursue fundamental questions related to spiritual vitality and social outreach programming. The purpose of this congregational study is to examine ways spiritual vitality impacts the congregation and how important this is to the effectiveness of its social outreach programs
Aulen’s Demythologized Interpretation of the Demonic
Get PDFThe purpose of this present article is to attempt to correct a seemingly widespread misinterpretation of Gustaf Aulen’s view of the demonic, and therefore to seek to make his attempted revival of the “classic” view of the atonement more intelligible to the contemporary Christian. That such an effort needs to be undertaken seems evident from an examination of recent theological writing concerning the Christian doctrine of reconciliation, much of which holds the notion that Aulen is operating out of the same mythological bag as were the writers of the New Testament, the Early Church Fathers, as well as Martin Luther.To illustrate and document this kind of interpretation of Aulen, the work of several theologians may be utilized
Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Front Matter, 1975
No full textThe Journal of The Interdenominational Theological Center is published semi-annually by The Interdenominational Theological Center, 671 Beckwith St., S. W.,Atlanta, Georgia 30314. It is published in the interest of the alumni and the constituent seminaries of The Interdenominational Theological Center (GammonTheological Seminary, Absalom Jones Episcopal Institute, Charles H. Mason Theological Seminary, Morehouse School of Religion, Phillips School of Theology,Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary and Turner Theological Seminary)
A Critique of James H. Cone’s God of the Oppressed
Get PDFJames Cone has presented his most mature statement thus far in this work. God of the Oppressed reflects serious reflection and rigorous research. The book deserves critical evaluation by several scholars from many angles. Cone’s writings have escaped adequate constructive criticism until now. White theologians have been too generous, if not indifferent. In some cases they have ignored all other black theologians and used the works of Cone as a “straw man” to reject the entire enterprise. Black scholars have often accepted his pronouncements uncritically because they agree with the liberation motif in his writings. Both black and white theologians, then, have had mainly skirmishes with James Cone without making a telling blow at the foundations of the deficiencies in his program
The Future of a Vision
Get PDFITC has embarked upon a year of institutional planning. More than that — it will be a venture involving all of its many constituencies, everyone having a stake in its future.This is viewed as a move of major importance in the life of our school. It is a move that calls for heavy investment of time and energy from all who participate. It is a move that recognizes in the main that this will be asked not from people who have the time and energy to spare, but from the kind who are already over invested in many areas of significant concern. They will be people who consent to such participation not because they can afford the investment, but because they see the matter as of such importance that it warrants whatever arrangement in personal priorities this commitment may require. ITC is not suffering from some serious illness that has suddenly overtaken it. To the contrary, the school is basically healthy and strong. But as someone put it, “You don’t have to be sick to become better!
Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Back Matter, 1977
No full textInterdenominational Theological Center An Ecumenical Professional Graduate School of Theolog
Doing Theology in the Latin American Context
Get PDFA phenomenological analysis of the contemporary Latin American theological moment according to its historical-contextual situation.Enunciation ofsome ofthe unchainingfactors ofa new Christian situation. Basic implications for doing theology in the Latin American context.Ethical imperatives for living and thinking the faith in this new context