THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE CHURCH FROM INDIA
Keywords:
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS, Ecclesiology, IndiaAbstract
Ecclesiology is the articulation of the self-understanding of the Church, characterized by history, time and culture. Therefore, ecclesiologies are always in the making. Since the national independence and the end of Western Colonialism, many Indian theologians tried to evolve authentic Indian Churches and corresponding ecclesiologies. This article tries to present the reflections of contemporary Indian theologians on the Church. The first part presents the underlying theological presuppositions. The second part deals with the question of theologizing in India and its methodology. The third part presents in a summary way the ecclesiological reflections of Indian theologians expressed mainly in the forum of Indian Theological Association. The concluding part tries to highlight the question of the identity of the Indian Churches
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