Publications: Focus Series - Globethics.net 4.0

Interfaith Dialogues in Indonesia and Beyond

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Leonard Chrysostomos Epafras
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-183-5
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 39
Publication:: 2017
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Abstract:

Religious Studies in Indonesia as a full-fledged discipline has a long precedence, at least since 1970s, but found its momentum after the reformation of 1998. The establishment of CRCS (Centre for Religion and Cross-cultural Studies) in 2000, and the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS) in 2006 marked a significant shift of the discipline. The two institutions provided Master and Doctoral program and researches on Religious Studies. In commemoration to the tenth anniversary of ICRS in 2016, eight alumni contributed part of their research project in the present volume, in order to provide a glimpse of the shift and issues addressed in the discipline at the present day Indonesia. One contribution from the Philippines emphasised further the dynamic of the studies in the region.

Ética y solidaridad: Perspectivas históricas y normativas

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Edison Paul Tabra Ochoa
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-175-0
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 38
Publication:: 2017
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This work assumes the challenge of apprehending an idea as multifaceted as that of solidarity. To do this, in addition to carrying out a complete study of the different views that have been offered of the term, we choose the right strategy to break down its content. The proposal manages to integrate in a single concept the objective approach (as a duty or principle), contractual content, with the subjective vision (as virtue and attitude), human development factor. This is, according to the author, the only way to guarantee the essential goal of solidarity: the common good and the reduction of inequalities in society due to the lack of means of compliance or the tendency to conform.

Regional Organisations and Sustainable Governance of Mineral Resources in Tanzania

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Conrad John Masabo
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-152-1
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 37
Publication:: 2016
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In today's global scene, there are obvious manifests of the changing perceptions and views over resource discourse. The negative image of resource as ‘a curse' is giving way to a more positive approach, stressing on the potential transformational role that resources can play in the processes of development. This has influenced the prominence of governance agenda and mineral resources governance in Africa in particular and the role of regional organisations in mineral resources governance. As such, regional organisations are rapidly acquiring more power that has positioned them to prescribe, promote and protect standards of governance in different sectors including mining sectors in member states, irrespective of their original purposes. This book examines the contribution of African regional organisations in governance of the mineral sector in Tanzania.

Gerechtigkeit für Alle: Religiöser Sozialismus in Mission und Entwicklung

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Karl Wilhelm Rennstich
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-140-8
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 36
Publication:: 2016
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Christliche Missionen, Bewegungen und Pioniere von den Klöstern bis zum Widerstand im Dritten Reich und Missions-Handelsunternehmen haben sich innovativ für Gerechtigkeit und Entwicklung eingesetzt. Exemplarisch, sehr faktenreich und sorgfältig zeigt das Werk dieses mutige Gerechtigkeitsstreben an ausgewählten, besonders protestantischen, Pionieren, Missionen, Unternehmen und Bewegungen in Europa, Afrika, Amerika, China, Japan und deren weltweiten Ausstrahlung auf. Sie werden wie ein roter Faden als Religiöser Sozialismus - Gerechtigkeit aus religiöser Motivation - dargelegt. Eine reiche Quelle zur Missionsgeschichte, Entwicklungsethik, Gerechtigkeitspraxis, christlichen Unternehmensethik, Wirtschafts- und Handelsgeschichte und des Religiösen Sozialismus. Eine Orientierungshilfe und ein Hoffnungsbuch von Christen und Christinnen mit Vision, Glaubensstärke, Mut und strategischer Weisheit, um diese Welt in Richtung „Gerechtigkeit für alle" zu bewegen.

Local Cultural Values and Projects of Economic Development

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Symphorien Ntibagirirwa
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-110-1
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 35
Publication:: 2016
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The author focuses the reflection on the link between local cultural values and projects of economic development in light of Sen's capability approach. He argues what people believe and value facilitate the passage from the universal conception of economic development to feasibility of development at the local level. Through 12 case studies, the book illustrates how the theoretical framework of Sen's capability approach, namely the definition of freedom to self-determination and the definition of development as the expansion of people's freedoms, applies in practice.

Identités territoriales et conflits dans la province du Sud-Kivu, R.D. Congo

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Bosco Muchukiwa
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-112-5
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 34
Publication:: 2016
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Les territoires de Fizi, de Kalehe et d'Uvira sont des foyers de conflits au Sud-Kivu (R.D. Congo); ils ont racines dans le processus d'organisation de l'espace politique à l'époque coloniale. La reconfiguration de l'espace a produit des nouvelles entités territoriales et administratives (les chefferies agrandies, les secteurs et les territoires) qui sont des réalités sociologiques et politiques. La méconnaissance des différences entre le territoire ethnique et étatique et entre peuples autochtones et allochtones est un adjuvant de conflits. Quelques pistes susceptibles d'orienter des actions pour la paix sociale sont exposées; elles passent par l'exigence éthique préalable d'une reconnaissance réciproque des organisations territoriales, de l'histoire des peuples et d'une prise en considération des normes de droit.

Religion, Public Policy and Social Transformation in Southeast Asia. Managing Religious Diversity Vol.1

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Dicky Sofjan
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-114-9
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 33
Publication:: 2016
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Abstract:

This book series deals with religion and its interface with the state and society in Southeast Asia. It examines the multidimensional facets of politics, public policies and social change in relation to contemporary forms of religions, religious communities, thinking, praxis and ethos. All articles in this Book Series were a direct result of a policy-relevant research collaboration conducted by investigators from the participating countries from 2013–2016. The issues under examination in this Series include: state management of diversity, multicultural policies, religious social activism and state-society relations. All of the analyses in this Book Series are fixed within the context of a rapidly changing society in Southeast Asia.

Globalisation of Concern III. Essays on Climate Justice, Education, Sustainability and Technology

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Aidan G. Msafiri
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-098-2
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 32
Publication:: 2016
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In this third collection of essays under the title of Globalisation of Concern, Aidan G. Msafiri addresses the pressing topical subjects of our time providing ethical orientations on the ethics of land justice and sustainability, the role and relevance of education and the developments of technology and cyberspace in societies. The Christian, African and global perspective of this book makes it an important source for students and decision-makers in all sectors of society. A book of reflection and hope.

Speaking Truth to Power. A Critique of the Church of South India Episcopacy (Governance) of the 21st Century

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Joseph G. Muthuraj
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-094-4
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 31
Publication:: 2015
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The demand for a better power control and accountability in the Indian Christian Churches underlines the issue of transforming traditional leadership models. The Church of South India (CSI) is a unique church since it is the pioneer of a united and uniting church since 1947, uniting the Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregationalist denominations of the missionary churches. With over 4 million members, it is a powerful church even though Christians in India represent a small minority. The process of a constitutional reform is currently debated to change the character of this church from a united to an episcopal church with an accumulation of power in the role of the moderator. The controversy about this reform is linked to ongoing criticisms about corruption in many of the CSI-related institutions. On this background, church governance becomes a hot issue of power control and accountability, and above all, of the faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the credibility of the community of believers.

Tramas pedagógicas en la Teología: Herramientas para una Educación Teológica de calidad

Published 3/23/18

Editors:: Matthias Preiswerk
ISBN:: 978-2-88931-075-3
Series number:: Globethics.net Focus No. 30
Publication:: 2015
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Abstract:

This work represents, in the first place, an effort of detailed and synthetic analysis regarding the state of the question and the interpretation of the Theological Education in Latin America, and secondly, some proposals of consultancies in the fields of evaluation, planning and research. to respond to the challenges and limitations detected. This material is, in turn, a systematization of the more than seven years of work of Pedagogical and Theological Services (SPT) accompanying, training and advising various educational institutions in the continent. This book, unique in its subject, is an indispensable tool for an evaluation and a rethinking of the Latin American educational theological task, especially from the challenges of its pedagogical framework.