The Church, Migration, and Global (In)Difference

by Darren J. Dias (Editor), Jaroslav Z. Skira (Editor), Michael S. Attridge (Editor), Gerard Mannion (Editor)

Overview

The painful reality faced by refugees and migrants is one of the greatest moral challenges of our time, in turn, becoming a focus of significant scholarship. This volume examines the global phenomenon of migration in its theological, historical, and socio-political dimensions and of how churches and faith communities have responded to the challenges of such mass human movement. The contributions reflect global perspectives with contributions from African, Asian, European, North American, and South American scholars and contexts. The essays are interdisciplinary, at the intersection of religion, anthropology, history, political science, gender and post-colonial studies. The volume brings together a variety of perspectives, inter-related by ecclesiological and theological concerns.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030542283
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	01/21/2021
Series:	Pathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
Edition description:	1st ed. 2021
Pages:	419
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Darren J. Dias is Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto, and is Director of the Dominican Institute of Toronto, Canada.

Jaroslav Z. Skira is Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Regis College in the University of Toronto, Canada.

Michael S. Attridge is Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto, and is Director of the Institute for Research on the Second Vatican Council in Canada.

Gerard Mannion was Joseph and Winifred Amaturo Chair in Catholic Studies at Georgetown University, USA.

Table of Contents

1. The Church, Migration and Global (In)Difference: They End in the City.- 2. Boaz’s Hospitality Toward Ruth: Inspiring Our Hospitality Toward Latin American Temporary Farm Workers.- 3. Luke-Acts as Scripture Speaking From and To Migration.- 4. The Church, Migration and the Primacy of Motion: Beyond Hospitality.- 5. Hospitality and Disruption: The Church as Sanctuary.- 6. Decolonizing Theology and Migration in a Canadian Context – (Re)imagining Hospitality.- 7. Forced Migrations as a Theo-Political Challenge Facing Global Violence.- 8. Anthropology and Theology: Notes on Gender, Migration and Mystics.- 9. Religion, Migration and Educational Practice – Empirical, Postcolonial and Theological Perspectives.- 10. Deciphering the Genome of “Crisis” in the Syrian “Refugee Crisis”: Toward a Hermeneutic Tripod.- 11. The Refugee as “Limit-Concept” in the Modern Nation-State.- 12. Churches and National Boundaries: Differences Between Borders and Limits According to Pope Francis.- 13. Pope Francis’ Four Words to Meet the Challenge of Migrations – Welcoming, Protecting, Promoting and Integrating.- 14. Ecclesia Semper Migranda: Towards a Vision of a Migrant Church for Migrants.- 15. Mapping a Contextual Theology of African Migration.- 16. African Migrant Christians Changing the Landscape of Christianity in the West: Reading the Signs of the Times.- 17. Stories of Transformation: African Immigrants to the USA and the Dark Night of St. John of the Cross.- 18. When There is Nowhere to Rest Our Heads: Is In(ter)culturation Optional?.- 19. Grace and Dis-Grace: The Australian Catholic Church’s 70-Year Engagement with Governmental Migration Policy (1948-2018).- 20. Pedagogy of Migration: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto’s Response to Immigration (1934-1963).- 21. Ukrainian Churches and Migration in Canada: Re-Imagining History and the Present.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“How many and profound are the challenges to human goodness and identity that attend the arrival of ‘the other’ in a community! The reactions of both newcomers and long-time residents can range from elation to dread. The essays in this wonderful collection reflect the four key terms of Pope Francis—all are called to welcome, protect, promote and integrate the stranger—and all peoples are called to dialogue toward reconciliation, solidarity and flourishing in communities that are diverse and alive. The book is thus important and very timely.” (His Eminence Michael Cardinal Czerny, S.J., Under-Secretary, Migrants and Refugees Section, Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development)

“The Church, Migration, and Global (In)Difference takes us on a sobering and, at the same time, hopeful journey into the complex and multifaceted ecclesial challenge of global migration. Its contextual and interdisciplinary approach as well as global perspectives provide a valuable contribution to the growing theological literature on migration.” (Gemma Tulud Cruz, Senior Lecturer in Theology, School of Theology and Member, Institute of Religion and Critical Inquiry, Australian Catholic University, Austarlia)

“Our time has been dubbed the ‘Age of Migration.’ This book offers an understanding of this global phenomenon from a truly multidisciplinary perspective brought by scholars, activists, and leaders from around the globe. It not only provides explanations of the root causes as well as the immediate reasons for this mass human movement but also suggests strategies and practical actions to alleviate the sufferings of migrants and create a more just and equitable society. It is an excellent addition to the burgeoning literature on migration and a fitting tribute to Gerard Mannion, a quintessential migrant.” (Peter C. Phan, Ellacuria Chair of Catholic Social Thought, Department ofTheology and Religious Studies and faculty fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, Georgetown University, USA)