Cross-Cultural Theology as an Integrative Framework for Understanding Global Christian Diversity

Philosophy

In contemporary theological scholarship, cross-cultural theology has emerged as a significant approach for understanding Christianity as a globally diverse and contextually shaped faith. Alongside related disciplines such as global Christianity and the ethnographic study of Christianity, cross-cultural theology addresses the complex interaction between faith, culture, and theological reflection. This paper argues that cross-cultural theology occupies a distinctive position as an integrative and bridge-building discipline. It not only documents the plurality of Christian expressions worldwide but also engages in normative theological reflection grounded in the universal claims of the Christian message. By situating cross-cultural theology in relation to adjacent fields and examining its mediating role between local and global contexts, descriptive analysis and theological evaluation, and unity and diversity, the study demonstrates its relevance for contemporary theological inquiry in a pluralistic world.

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