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Ecotheology and Inculturation: Implications for Theory and Practice in Peace and Conflict Studies
Author(s) -
Hrynkow Christopher,
Byrne Sean,
Hendzel Matthew
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
peace and change
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1468-0130
pISSN - 0149-0508
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-0130.2009.00629.x
Subject(s) - metaphor , peacebuilding , abstraction , field (mathematics) , epistemology , sociology , psychology , political science , linguistics , philosophy , political economy , mathematics , pure mathematics
This article explores how an application of two concepts from the contextual theology movement can inform practice and theory in the field of peace and conflict studies. We proceed by constructing an ecotheological metaphor and providing an overview of the concept of inculturation. We then use insights from these two reflections to help mold a vital peacebuilding methodology. Moving from abstraction to practice, we conclude by presenting two brief case studies, one from South Africa and the other from Canada, through the lens of this methodology for dynamic peace.