What is ecological theology?

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What is ecological theology?

Ecotheology is a form of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationships of religion and nature, particularly in the light of environmental concerns. It explores the interaction between ecological values, such as sustainability, and the human domination of nature.

Who is the founder of minjung theology?

Ahn Byung-mu
The two Protestant theologians considered to be the creators of minjung theology are Ahn Byung-mu and Suh Nam-dong, who were both Kijang pastors that joined the minjung movement after the death of Jeon Tae-il.

What is the minjung movement?

For Koreans, minjung are those who are oppressed politically, exploited economically, marginalized sociologically, despised culturally, and condemned religiously. For example, the Minjung Party founded in October 2017. Thus, the notion of minjung came to identify and inform the struggle for democracy in South Korea.

What does sola fide mean?

justification by faith alone
Justificatio sola fide (or simply sola fide), meaning justification by faith alone, is a Christian theological doctrine commonly held to distinguish the Reformed and the Lutheran traditions of Protestantism, among others, from the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches.

Who is Lee Min Jung husband?

Lee Byung-hunm. 2013
Lee Min-jung/Husband

What is minjung feminism?

Despite the tenacious grip of sexism in Korea, over the past decade a mass-based women’s movement has sprouted and grown. The feminist movement weds together the minjung, or mass people’s movements, with the struggle for yo’song haebang, or women’s liberation.

What are the characteristics of liberation theology?

Liberation theology is critical reflection on social praxis in light of the Christian faith in God (Gutiérrez 1973), defending the human dignity and promoting the just partic- ipation of poor and marginalized people. It is a theology deliberately aimed at serving human and social liberation.

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