Host and concept: Claudia Buess, Head of Educational Events, Mission 21
Event in English and German.
Webinar 'Mission-Colonialism Revisited'.
Decolonizing Theology!
September 3, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Christian theology is increasingly criticised for privileging Eurocentric ideas and notions of whiteness, thus cementing power imbalances that date back to colonial times. How can the diverse voices that contribute to global Christianity be heard here? How can we decolonise theology?
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Webinar 'Mission-Colonialism Revisited'.
Picturing the "Unknown": Stereotypes and thought patterns in international ("development") cooperation
In contrast to the countries of the Global North, the countries of the Global South are often portrayed as "underdeveloped" and in need of help. Such ideas of development are partly based on outdated colonial stereotypes and racist clichés. These...
