Degree of Baccalaureate in Theology
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Item "He Dwelt Among His People" John 1:14. Inculturation And Incarnation(Tangaza University College, 2004) Gyamfi, Kwadwo JosephIn 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.Item Jesus Christ, the Sacrament of God: Source, Inspiration and Model of Inculturation Today(Tangaza University College, 2011) Awogya, Alfred, WThis 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