Dalit Theology and Indian Christian History in Dialogue
Constructive and Practical Possibilities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3558229 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Andrew Ronnevik (0000-0001-6659-6191, Baylor University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 180 |
| Publication date | 2021-03-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel12030180 |
| OpenAlex | W3134254124 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 15 |
In this article, I consider how an integration of Dalit theology and Indian Christian history could help Dalit theologians in their efforts to connect more deeply with the lived realities of today's Dalit Christians. Drawing from the foundational work of such scholars as James Massey and John C. B. Webster, I argue for and begin a deeper and more comprehensive Dalit reading and theological analysis of the history of Christianity and mission in India. My explorations-touching on India's Thomas/Syrian, Catholic, Protestant, and Pentecostal traditions-reveal the persistence and complexity of caste oppression throughout Christian history in India, and they simultaneously draw attention to over-looked, empowering, and liberative resources that are bound to Dalit Christians lives, both past and present. More broadly, I suggest that historians and theologians in a variety of contexts-not just in India-can benefit from blurring the lines between their disciplines
Caste · Christian theology · Christianity · Constructive · Evangelism · Oppression · Political science · Sociology · Theology · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Law · Philosophy · Religious studies · South African History and Culture · Vietnamese History and Culture Studies
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |