North-South Partnership in God’s Mission: Joining Hands in the Construction of a Reconciliation Politics
18 Feb 2021

North-South Partnership in God’s Mission: Joining Hands in the Construction of a Reconciliation Politics

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We interviewed Ruth Padilla DeBorst about her ideas on “North-South Partnership in God’s Mission: Joining Hands in the Construction of a Reconciliation Politics.” In this episode, we chat with Ruth about her work, who she has learned from, how colonialism impacts the way we read the Bible, and how differing narratives or interpretations of Scripture can help us on the path to peacebuilding and conflict transformation.

Postures toward Postcolonial Peace: Repentance, Forgiveness, and Lament
18 Feb 2021

Postures toward Postcolonial Peace: Repentance, Forgiveness, and Lament

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We interviewed Al Tizon about his journey in peacebuilding. Al weaves together his story of rediscovering his own culture during his work in the Philippines with his thoughts on the integration of justice and peacebuilding. He also shares his thoughts on healing through memories and the importance of lament in our church communities.

Whiteness in Christianity and Decoloniality of the African Experience: Developing a Political Theology for ‘Shalom’ in Kenya
15 Jan 2021

Whiteness in Christianity and Decoloniality of the African Experience: Developing a Political Theology for ‘Shalom’ in Kenya

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Historians have held that colonialism and Western missionary enterprise were two distinct and unrelated entries to pre-colonial Kenya. How then did Christianity for decades live side by side with colonialism? I content that Colonialism could not have been possible without Christianity. The impact of that unholy relationship is felt and sustained in contemporary forms of violence.

Pallay: Andean Weaving of Liturgy and Design
9 Dec 2020

Pallay: Andean Weaving of Liturgy and Design

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This project looks into the history and meaning of the liturgical year and highlights key symbols and elements that represent it. Simultaneously, it explores the Andean culture of Bolivia, in particular, their millenary tradition of weaving. It then juxtaposes these two studies and finds the places where similarities and differences can be drawn out, especially notions of time, seasons, festivities, traditions and art. These concepts are creatively translated into a contemporary graphic design medium with visual symbols that become systematic patterns, resembling those found in the textile art of these cultures.