Group Media as Means of Communication for Evangelization a Case Study of Maasai People of Arusha -Tanzania
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2006-01
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
that I have commanded you. Mt. 28:19-20. Christ commanded the Apostles and their
successors to teach the entire nation. This is the mandate given to the church that
means to all of us who are baptized. It is our responsibility to make sure that the
word of God is heard to all people without neglect any group of people. This is our
mission; the mission of the church.
In our world of science and technology this great mission of the Church can
only be successful by using different means of communication. Christ showed
himself to be the perfect communicator. He was using proverbs, parables and many
examples according to the Jews culture to make his message understood to them.
His Apostles too, follow his example. They used the means of social communication
which were available at their time.
Why the missionary did not succeed to penetrate and preach the Gospel to
Maasai of Arusha with all that good things they have done to them? This had been
my key question for long time; since I was growing up. This is the question which
moved me to choose this topic for further investigations, research and analysis of the
whole issue.
After long reflection and observation of the above problem, I came up with
this Hypothesis "Group Media as a means for Evangelization of Maasai people." My
purpose is to carry out research and investigation to see whether Group Media can
be used for evangelization of Maasai of Arusha. The first part of my research will deal with the origin of Maasai, where they
are and where they are from?, their culture, social structure, political organization
and their religious thought and practice.
The second part will examine on how communication can be a means or a
barrier for Evangelization. I will show the means of communication used by these
missionaries then I will show the reason for their success or their failure in
evangelizing the Maasai of Arusha. Then through church's various documents, I will
show its stand on using the means of social communication for evangelization.
In my third chapter, I will show how group Media can be used for Integral
Evangelization. I will give the meaning of Group media and discuss some of Group
media found in Maasai of Arusha. I will show the connection between group media
and SCCs. In pastoral recommendation, I will give some suggestions on how
evangelization of such area can be improved. In my general conclusion, I will state
whether I found my hypothesis to be true or wrong. Generally, I will show what I
have archived throughout my research.
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Media, Communication, Evangelization, Maasai, Tanzania