Churches in the Global South

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: 5KG428

Christianity is a growing religion in the world today. The contemporary growth of Christianity takes place most rapidly in the Global South. In our time, the majority of the world’s Christians live in the southern hemisphere. This course involves analyzing the development of Christian theology and the churches in Africa, Asia, and Latin America from postcolonial, missiological, and historical perspectives. In the course, the life of the churches is explored with a view to religious and cultural encounters, the emergence of contextual theologies, and the struggle for global justice. The course also involves studying the role of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in the development of churches in the Global South.

Behörighet

Courses in theology/religious studies, 120 credits, of which at least 15 credits are church history courses that require at least 60 credits in prerequisites, or approved courses for a bachelor's degree in theology/religious studies, 180 credits, where at least 150 credits consist of theology/religious studies or the equivalent. In addition, competency in Swedish and English corresponding to the requirements for basic eligibility. When the course is offered in English competency in Swedish is not required.

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• Churches in the Global South

  Stockholm School of Theology

  Stockholm

  Startdatum: 18 januari 2027

  Slutdatum: 28 mars 2027

  Studietakt: 50 %