V. Scene #4: Introduction to a Cinemate Homiletic Now, what exactly is a cinemate homiletic? What kind of preaching is that? How are we going to approach film in creating a cinemate homiletic and how are we going to… Read More ›
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Film and Christian Preaching: Toward a Cinemate Homiletic (Part I)
I didn’t want you to enjoy the film. I wanted you to look very closely at your own soul[1] Sam Peckinpah (Director) I. Hook The cinema or pop film[2] has now become “the cathedral of the [twenty-first] century.”[3] Among its… Read More ›
Eve’s Apple (2011)
In the setting image, the front of one apple has the clear surface on the table stage, otherwise the mirror reflected apple could not be solid surface such as bitten shape. The apple symbolizes human minds that wish to follow… Read More ›
Luke 18:1-8: A Biblical Defense of the “Nasty Woman”
Recent United States Presidential Election and the Nasty Woman In American culture, intelligent women who voice their opinions and stand up for justice are labeled bitches. They are called “nasty” in Presidential elections and threatened with jail. Once a woman… Read More ›
Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996)
Go to Asian Christian Art Association (ACAA) for the original article. Sadao Watanabe is a prominent Japanese printmaker whose technique was derived from a traditional Okinawan craft. He was first recognized abroad, after winning first prize at the Modern Japanese… Read More ›
Greetings from the President Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan (Claremont School of Theology)
It is an honor for me, as President, to express Claremont School of Theology’s support for the Asian American Theological Forum, and to invite the AATF’s readers to learn more about our School. Rooted on the Pacific Rim, Claremont School… Read More ›
The Struggle for Peace and Reunification of the Korean Peninsula
Introduction The 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) took place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 30 October to 8 November 2013. I had the privilege to participate in the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI), which brought… Read More ›
Movie on India: “Slumdog Millionaire”
An incredible, touching story of an Indian boy. Read The New York Times review. Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation… Read More ›
The Politics of the Pope
The political power of the Pope cannot be ignored. It is a worldwide force to be reckoned with. The new pope, Francis, is making an impact within the Vatican and the Roman Catholic Church. He is also providing political cover… Read More ›
On Diversity, Institutional Whiteness and Its Will for Change
Ask doctoral students from underrepresented communities of color how well they are being prepared for becoming theological educators in a rapidly changing climate and most will say “not well at all.” My reflections here revolve around a few questions that… Read More ›
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