Response of public theology to the voices of the voiceless in pluralistic South Africa

Resane, Kelebogile T.

doi:10.4102/ve.v40i1.2006

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“…Teologi publik menjalankan peran profetik yang mesti didasarkan pada analisis sosial. Hasil analisis sosial mesti diterangi oleh Kitab Suci untuk mengetahui cara bagaimana relasi-relasi sosial dikonstruksi (Resane, 2019).…”

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Respons Gereja Terhadap Persoalan Feminisasi Migrasi Dalam Perspektif Teologi Publik

& Jean Loustar Jewadut

2023

Jurnal Alternatif Wacana Ilmiah Interkulutral

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This article aims to explain the Church's response to the feminization of migration in the perspective of public theology. The production of a resounding narrative about migration that ensures easy access to finance contradicts to the reality marked by practices of injustice and violations of the dignity of migrants. This article is written using qualitative methods with a literature study approach. With this method, researchers collect and analyze data obtained from various sources such as articles, books, documents, newspapers, policies, and various results of previous research or studies. The results of this study show that in the face of the complexity of the feminization of migration, the Church must assert itself as a community of faith willing to take any risk in order to fight for the fate of migrants. The perspective of public theology contributes to strengthening the Church's response to the issue of the feminization of migration which does not only stop at prophetic appeals, but must also move further to concrete efforts, such as advocating migration policies and collaborating with certain parties to empower migrant women who have returned from overseas. [Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan respons Gereja terhadap feminisasi migrasi dalam perspektif teologi publik. Produksi narasi yang menggema mengenai migrasi yang memastikan akses mudah terhadap finansial bertentangan dengan realitas yang ditandai oleh praktik ketidakadilan dan pelanggaran terhadap martabat para migran. Artikel ini ditulis dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi literatur. Dengan metode ini, para peneliti mengumpulkan dan menganalisis data yang diperoleh dari berbagai sumber seperti artikel, buku, dokumen, surat kabar, kebijakan, dan berbagai hasil penelitian atau studi sebelumnya. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam menghadapi kompleksitas feminisasi migrasi, Gereja harus memperkuat dirinya sebagai komunitas iman yang bersedia mengambil risiko apa pun untuk berjuang demi nasib para migran. Perspektif teologi publik berkontribusi dalam memperkuat respons Gereja terhadap isu feminisasi migrasi yang tidak hanya berhenti pada seruan kenabian, tetapi juga harus melangkah lebih jauh ke upaya konkret, seperti mengadvokasi persolan kaum migran, dan bekerja sama serta membangun jejaring untuk memberdayakan perempuan migran yang telah kembali dari perantauan.]

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Section: Mengenal Teologi Publikunclassified

Respons Gereja Terhadap Persoalan Feminisasi Migrasi Dalam Perspektif Teologi Publik

& Jean Loustar Jewadut

2023

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“…It is a theology that is concerned with the vertical relationship between political or civil authority, and society, and horizontally with God, the gods, or that which is perceived by a people to be sacred and holy. Resane (2019) explains:…”

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Puo Pha!: African theology is a public theology of dialogue

Resane

2022

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“…We would like to admit that responding to such a subjective question is not easy considering the situation in South African public spaces. The rampant surge in crime, poverty, unemployment, corruption, gender-based violence (GBV), and many other vices in the country speaks volumes regarding the extent to which theology is being effective in South African communities (Magezi 2019b;Nanthambwe 2022;Resane 2019). Resane (2019, p. 2) observes the following:…”

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“…The theology dilemma in South Africa mentioned above by Resane (2019) is also manifested in the way GBV is addressed within South African public spaces. In contrast to more secular African countries such as Mozambique and Ethiopia (Michael et al 2024), South Africa continues to experience a significant prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) (Mpako and Ndoma 2023;South African Government 2023).…”

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The African Pastor as a Public Figure in Response to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Public Pastoral Intervention

Nanthambwe,

Magezi

2024

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The burgeoning field of public theology has garnered significant scholarly attention. Amidst its multifaceted discussions, a recurring theme asserts that theology plays a vital and irreplaceable role in public discourse. This perspective contends that engaging with matters of public concern from a theological standpoint not only contributes meaningfully to public discourse but also shapes our understanding of the world, human existence, and the divine. Within the African context, particularly in South Africa, gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pressing societal issue despite government and organizational efforts. This article delves into the potential role of pastors as public figures in addressing the persistent challenge of GBV. It explores the implications of pastors assuming public roles within an African context and how this engagement can be instrumental in combating GBV. By drawing on literature related to public practical theology, pastoral care, and GBV in South Africa, the article advocates for proactive public interventions by pastoral ministries. Through synthesizing insights from existing scholarship, it contributes to ongoing discussions at the intersection of theology, pastoral practice, and societal issues, with a specific focus on addressing GBV in the unique South African context.

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Response of public theology to the voices of the voiceless in pluralistic South Africa

Abstract: Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article challenges public theology to take a lead in addressing human misery in pluralistic society of South Africa.

Cited by 6 publications

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Respons Gereja Terhadap Persoalan Feminisasi Migrasi Dalam Perspektif Teologi Publik

Respons Gereja Terhadap Persoalan Feminisasi Migrasi Dalam Perspektif Teologi Publik

Puo Pha!: African theology is a public theology of dialogue

The African Pastor as a Public Figure in Response to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Public Pastoral Intervention

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