The church and enculturation: A theological approach for evangelistic missions in the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Livingstonia, Blantyre and Nkhoma Synods in Malawi in 21st Century

Abstract

The study will reflect on how the concept of enculturation could be addressed in the evangelistic mission of the Church of the Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), Livingstonia, Blantyre Synod and Nkhoma Synods in Malawi. Enculturation relates to an interaction between the Christian faith and traditional culture. The interaction of (or dialectic between) Christian faith and culture is the raw material for the conversation of enculturation. The aim of this study was to investigate whether enculturation could be illuminated to give insight into its meaningful understanding and implications on the European missionary enterprise and eventually how the contemporary church could manage the gospel message and culture in its missio-dei endeavours.

Keywords

• enculturation
• church of central africa presbyterian (ccap)
• culture
• ethnicity
• tradition
• church polity
• diversity