Degree of Baccalaureate in Theology

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    "He Dwelt Among His People" John 1:14. Inculturation And Incarnation
    (Tangaza University College, 2004) Gyamfi, Kwadwo Joseph
    In this paper I wish to discuss the concepts Inculturation and Incarnation as the medium through which the Gospel message reaches people within a given context. The main emphasis on the part of Inculturation will be on the Son of God becoming man and living among people. On this, the prologue of St. John will much in focus; "He dwelt among his people" (Jn. 1: 14). Understanding the thought of this text will be a great help to the Church and her Pastoral agents to apply the Gospel message in a given cultural context. In this way, the people will live authentic Christian life in their own culture setting. Inculturation being the issue at hand in the Church, I will begin with the first chapter reflecting on the historical background of inculturation. Special attention will be focused on the various descriptive definitions of inculturation in order to arrive at the basic thought of the word. In order to have a successful trend of incarnation, I will analyse the Old Testament's attempt of God to come among his chosen people, the Israelites. "He dwelt among his people" (Jn. 1:14). This is what the paper will consider as the core of Inculturation. The mystery of the second person of the Trinity becoming man and live among people. Here the concern is the understanding of what it means for the Son of God to live among people. This is the heart of the second chapter. The last chapter looks at the pastoral implication of inculturation as way forward for the Church's Inculturation. On this part incarnation will not be limited to the unique sense it takes when it is applied to the Word and fresh. Incarnation will be used in a broader sense as God's encounter with people in the world and into human lives as it was revealed to the Jews at that time. The emphasis will be the need for people to meet God in their own cultural settings as Jesus himself lived and proclaimed the Gospel message in his Jewish cultural setting. I intend to limit myself to the Biblical text, in which I believe when it is understood can be applied to any area of the Church's inculturation. I shall conclude this reflection with few recommendations, which can be of help pastoral agents to communicate God to humanity in their own cultural settings.
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    Inculturation as Means of Communication for Evangelization
    (Tangaza University College, 2006) Aazine, Nibetol Nicholas
    The Church down through her line of history has often encouraged the effective use of Mass Media to facilitate the spread of the Good News, Nevertheless, on the other hand, she has not ceased to emphasis Inculturation as another perfect model of communication in doing evangelization. Today, the most highlighted models or channels of communication used are radio, TV., Internet, newspaper, magazine, and phones. Very little emphasis is made in the use of Inculturation. Modern channels of communication would be voted by anyone as the best and fastest way of doing Evangelisation but the little defect one can quickly point out is the fact that it does not really touch the core of the human person. It only stays hanging but does not touch the real lives of the people. Needless to add that this piece of work is not in condemnation of modern models used in spreading the Good News. This paper is to point out this other effective model or channel, which has been abandon in the closet for some time now. Inculturation may sound arcane but believe it or not it one of the effective means through which Evangelisation is done. As it is often emphasized these days, evangelization is not virtually by preaching with word of mouth, listening to the radio, watching TV., but also preaching with one's life. Inculturation comes as means by which this aspect of the Good News is communicated. Inculturation actually reaches or touches the core of people's life visa vis the Gospel. This means of doing evangelization could only make sense to us if we all join in or accept it effectiveness. We all need to bring the Gospel message into our lives through our daily activities, cultures, and language so as to find a new Christ communicated to us. As already mentioned, other means of communication are not to be under estimated but to find a true Christ born and living with us. We need also to give a stronger look at inculturation, which is a more practical means of communicating a Christ who is fiilly alive among us. It is good to see the importance of these modern tools, which have so successfully wave their way through the modern mode of living, affecting and influencing our Christian lives. It is also the aspiration of everyone now to acquaint oneself with these modern means of communication. However, we should not loose sight of how to assimilate all these into the lives of people so that the Gospel message might make sense in the lives of the people. The church may be accused of being slow in pushing forward this way (Inculturation) of doing evangelization, perhaps because of the risk of loosing the message in another sense. The few areas this means has been employed effectively, tremendous impact has been made in the lives of the people. Inculturation is slowly booming and a very old word in the churches history. Much has been written about it but very little has been done about it. Believe it or not it is one of the best ways and of course the best means of communication for everyone for the gospel values to be understood properly among the people, it must find place among them. This means that the gospel values must be rooted in the lives and culture of the people.
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    Jesus Christ, the Sacrament of God: Source, Inspiration and Model of Inculturation Today
    (Tangaza University College, 2011) Awogya, Alfred, W
    This essay will take us through a journey of discovery. Firstly, we shall attempt to better understand and appreciate this much talked about concept, inculturation, delving into its origin and meaning. Then we shall look into the world of Jesus Christ, the Son of God 3 J. wALIGGO, Inculturation: Its meaning and Urgency, 21. 5 and Son of Mary, who stands at the centre of Christian life. Here we shall endeavour to catch a glimpse of the profound mysteries of his life from his incarnation to his glorious resurrection and ascension and the event of Pentecost. With some understanding of whom Jesus is and the recognition of the central place he holds in Christian life, we shall see how every detail of his life serves as the foundation of Christian life. What becomes of Christianity without Christ? In the same way inculturation, will be meaningless and fruitless if it leaves out Christ, for what is inculturated is nothing but the Good News, which is Christ himself. We shall present the Church's understanding, teaching and practice of inculturation in the history of its missionary activity. Then we shall take a close look at the experience of inculturation in the Church in Africa