During the 2020-2021 Stott-Bediako Forum, we explored the theme Peace Building and Conflict Transformation from a lens of Postcolonialism and Indigenous Christianity. We delved into various topics together online, through live conversations. We received thought-provoking presentations (videos, articles, podcasts) by various presenters and interacted with them in a variety of different online formats. And we reflected together and got to know one another in small group discussions. Due the fact that the entire forum was held online, the content has been organized here for ongoing viewing.
Before you start, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the overall topic and the summary of themes discussed. Then, dive into the rest of the content below.
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Main Session Recordings
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Interview on Reconciliation in Indigenous Communities
with Benita Simón Mendoza and Ismael Conchacala Gil
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North-South Partnership in God’s Mission: Joining Hands in the Construction of a Reconciliation Politics
by Ruth Padilla DeBorst
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Doing Theology through the Art of Indigenous Women
with Jocabed Solano, Benita Simón, and Rebeca Huanto
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Native Indian Bible Women, Jesus’ Movement, and Postcolonial Biblical Interpretation
by Jayachitra Lalitha
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Reconciling East and West: Life and Legacy of Mahatma Jotirao Phule and the hope for OBCs in India
by Obed Manwatkar
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“Not by Might, Nor by Power:” A Spirit-filled Imaginary towards Peace Building in Post-Dictatorial Romania
by Beni Mocan
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The Menace of Colonialism and the Imperative of Koinonia as a Model for living in a Nigerian Context
by Raphael Idialu
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Peacebuilding in the Context of Palestine-Israel: Challenges and Prospects
with Shadia Qubti and Tony Deik
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About the Annual Stott-Bediako Forum
The annual Stott-Bediako Forum held by the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation (INFEMIT), bears the names of John Stott and Kwame Bediako, two historical theologians who shared a vision for theological expressions rooted in and emerging from diverse contexts around the globe. They sought to bridge traditional divides, such as those between “Majority” and “Minority” worlds, men and women, academia and practitioners. Following their example, each year, INFEMIT holds this event in order to bring together scholars and practitioners to reflect and respond redemptively to issues of the gospel in the world today.
Follow the links below to read more about past fora:
2018 – Peace Building and Conflict Transformation: The Church in Response to Political Conflict
2017 – The Refugee Crisis: A Shared Human Condition African Context (Part II)
2016 – The Refugee Crisis: A Shared Human Condition (Part I)