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R.P. Christianity: “Being Christian” and “being corrupt”
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2005)
When we entered the month of September 2003 almost all Filipinos around the world were shocked by the international news that the Philippines ranked 11th in the list of the most corrupt countries in the world and 3rd in ...
On truth, propaganda, and lies in Philippine politics
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2005)
Is there any biblico-theological frame of reference wherein the issues prompted by the title above could be assessed of its value?
Journal of Theology Volume 1: Christian faith and society today
(2005)
Journal of Theology is published by Institute for Advanced Theological Studies and College of Theology, Central Philippine University. This Journal is supported by the Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland (EMW), ...
Journal of Theology Volume 2: Religion, modernity and life
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2006)
Journal of Theology is published by Institute for Advanced Theological Studies and College of Theology, Central Philippine University. This Journal is supported by the Evangelisches Missionswerk in Deutschland (EMW), ...
Wolfhart Pannenberg: History as the validation of faith in the historical Jesus
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2007)
One of the most significant developments in the Quest for the Historical Jesus is the continuing challenge posed by Lessing's ditch between faith and history or Bultmann's impasse on fact and significance. This timeless problem emerged over and over in the history of the church as it sought to respond to new challenges arising from every new age.
Wolfhart Pannenberg is one of the modern Protestant theologians who attempts to bridge this gulf and break this deadlock. He seeks a converging point between christology and modern thought. He also pursues to mend the split between faith and history, thus making his christology eclipsed by rationalism. This governs Pannenberg’s christological approach in Jesus, God and Man which ignited extensive theological interests and criticisms after its publication.
In dealing with the intricacy of Pannenberg's christological method, this chapter will survey Pannenberg's concept of history in relation to the factuality of confessions and plausibility of formulations of faith in the historical Jesus. Pannenberg's method is one which defines the historical basis of christological formulations in a language relevant and responsive to contemporary historical questions. This chapter will also explore the viability of his method. Lastly it will assess the logic of Pannenberg's apologetic approach of situating his christology in dialogue with contemporary intellectuals....
On ancient myths, religion and modernity with focus on the Filipino
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2006)
Ancient myths, religion and modernity spoken within the context of sociology and anthropology will primarily disable the inclusion of the Christian tenets within the preliminary discussions. This inclusion will be done on ...
Information technology: In the service of God’s people. Really?
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2005)
It is wise for a student of Information Technology to learn from the legacy of Enlightenment. This Enlightenment period spawned the era of modernization, which led to global exploration, and eventually caused the Information ...
Nature religion, people's religion and universal religion: Classification of religion
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2005)
The history of humanity shows that it is human nature to depend on a greater power that demonstrates control over the human race. This tendency to recognize the existence of a supernatural power governing the universe leads ...
Local governance vs. centralization: The case of pastors in the CPBC
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2005)
This research endeavor seeks to determine preferences of CPBC pastors on local governance versus centralization.
Specifically, the objectives of this study are as follows:
1) To determine the profile of the pastors ...
Coping with death, separation and loss
(Institute of Advanced Theological Studies (IATS) and College of Theology, 2006)
Grief is a normal process to a loss of a person (loved one), thing (precious possession) or relationships (friends, pets) for which we have cared deeply. Our goal is not to avoid grief but to deal with it wisely and ...