Papers by Karunakar Reddy Thumma
Dialog, Jan 1, 2008
This article explores the rise of the short-term mission trip in youth ministry. It argues that t... more This article explores the rise of the short-term mission trip in youth ministry. It argues that this escalation has much to do with transformations of globalization. This reality requires that the mission trip confront the conundrum of dealing with dichotomies between its service and its tourist activities. By exploring the work of sociologist Zygmunt Bauman we see why we face such dichotomies. The article concludes by providing some theological thoughts connected to Karl Barth's theology of the word that might help us move past these tensions between global service and global tourism.
The Ecumenical Review, Jan 1, 1979
... asset to anyone who seeks to serve consumers in every culture." Cra... more ... asset to anyone who seeks to serve consumers in every culture." Craig Wynett, general manager, Corporate New Ventures, Procer &c Gamble "To innovate in any field today, the most urgent need is for dialogue to connect the silos of the mind. Daniel Yankelovich's dialogue ...
The Ecumenical Review, Jan 1, 1966
2 EVANGELISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The Priority of Evangelism . . . . . . . ... more 2 EVANGELISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The Priority of Evangelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The Meaning of Evangelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Is There a New Testament Gospel? . . . . . . . . . . 63 The Gospel Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 The Gospel Witnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The ...
Church and Theology in Context, Jan 1, 2002
... This wholeness of man [sic] includes not only the individual personal development, but the gr... more ... This wholeness of man [sic] includes not only the individual personal development, but the growth and blossoming of the whole ... the center of their dialogue should not revolve around 'Christ' (or Buddha or Krishna), or around 'God' (or Brahman or nirvana) but around ...
New Zealand Association for the Study …, Jan 1, 2007
... Contextual Paradigms for Interfaith Relations?, Current Dialogue, No 42, December 2003, 3-9. ... more ... Contextual Paradigms for Interfaith Relations?, Current Dialogue, No 42, December 2003, 3-9. 15 Samartha, 100. 16 See Theo Sundermeier, ?Missio Dei Today: On the Identity of Christian Mission?, International Review of Mission, Vol. XCII No. ...
Buddhist-Christian Studies, Jan 1, 1997
... those instances where an idea is put forth that can serve as a basis for modern dialogue. ...... more ... those instances where an idea is put forth that can serve as a basis for modern dialogue. ... of parochial attitudes and brittle views and seek out instead what can be put to good purpose today. ... This, I think, represents a narrow margin in which the mission of conversion has not yet ...
... doctrinal purity of Christian theology and risk the survival-liberation centered syncretism.&... more ... doctrinal purity of Christian theology and risk the survival-liberation centered syncretism." 25 John Cobb advocates syncretism when he exclaims, "It is the mission of Christianity ... The Bible does not directly address interreligious dialogue as it is understood and practiced today. ...
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