Worldviews
Explain the Guilt/Innocence worldview
Right or wrong determined by rules & laws, individualistic & personal responsibility, mainly a Western perspective
Which missionary translated the Bible into Setswana?
Robert Moffat
What were common struggles of missionaries in Africa?
Illness, disease, poor living conditions
Explain the Honor/Shame worldview
Shame is brought not just to the individual but their community, both when they do something shameful and when something shameful is done to them, collectivist perspective, societal expectations rule
Which missionary went on expeditions and mapped Africa?
David Livingstone
What was an unintended consequence of Livingstone's expeditions?
Maps were used by slave traders
Explain the Fear/Power worldview
Life is centered around protection from evil spiritual forces, people live in fear of curses and dark spirits, rituals/sacrifices and particular objects bring protection from spiritual realm as well as mediators
Which missionary was known as "White Ma", saved African twins, and was given a governmental position?
Mary Slessor
What can not be changed to meet cultural needs?
The core of the Gospel
What are some common beliefs or characteristics of tribal religions in Africa?
ancestor worship, mediators for spirit world, animism (spirits in nature), ritual objects & sacrifices
Which missionary started the first Egyptian Christian Orphanage?
Lillian Trasher
Name two characteristics of African churches that made them different from colonial churches
African leadership, African-style worship, Theology of the Holy Spirit, Addressing social needs
What aspect of Jesus' identity resonates most with those from a Fear/Power culture?
Power & Authority over evil
What was unique about the Africa Inland Mission (AIM)?
Focus on training local leaders and building indigenous churches
How did colonization impact missionaries' relationships with Africans?
Lack of trust, lack of opportunity for local leadership