Description
The main articles in this issue of Theological Readings and Resources (TRR) were first presented at a three-day Consultation on Modernity and Vision 2020 organized by the Kairos Research Centre in 1995. The Consultation focused on the impact of the fast pace of socio-economic development on Malaysian society. The Consultation also sought to develop Christian perspectives in response to Vision 2020 which was then the centre of attention in social discourse. It should be noted that the discussions at the Consultation addressed specific and concrete issues that may not be immediately evident in the papers.
We recognize that recent economic upheavals in the Asian region have given rise to new social concerns and economic priorities in public discourse. Nevertheless, it is our belief that the framework for social development and values underlying the discussions are still relevant today. We are pleased to share these papers with the reading public in this issue of TRR.
It is our goal that TRR will serve as a platform for Christian reflection on issues of Christian faith and society and to develop strategies for mission and social engagement in Malaysia and South East Asia. We look forward to the development of a self-sustaining and stimulating forum for the Malaysian church. We hope above all that the ongoing discussions published in TRR will help nurture a new generation of Christian thinkers equipped with the prerequisite knowledge, communication skills and intellectual competence to promote local Christian scholarship that is faithful to the Christian tradition and relevant to the urgent issues of our times. In this regard, TRR welcomes all interested Christians to submit articles for future issues.
ISBN:98309506021
