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Eleazar
Fernandez
Professor of Constructive Theology
Ordained
minister in the United Church of Christ in the Philippines
appointed 1993
Preferred
Subjects
The Interweaving of Theology
and Social Transformation
Spiritedly Engaged Spirituality
The Church and Globalization
Postcolonial Discourse and Critiques of Postmodernity
Titles of Recent Presentations
“The Church as a Household of Life Abundant: Reimagining the
Church in the Context of Global Economics”
“Prophetic Memory, Intersubjective Empathy, and Creative Social
Imagination: A Theology and Politics of Forgiveness”
“Burning Heart, Generous Spirit: Identity, Mission, and Stewardship”
“Constructive Theology, Art, and Prophetic Moral Imagination”
Recent
and Upcoming Engagements
Response to a new book, The Heart of the Cross by Anne
Joh Wonhee, American Academy of Religion,
Washington D.C., November 17, 2006, 6:00 PM
Preaching, Dakota Unitarian Universalist
Church, Burnsville, October 29, 2006, 10:30 AM service
Lecture: “Diasporas’ Journey
of Faith and Missional Calling: The Asian-North American
Diaspora Experience,” Elston Avenue United Methodist Church, Chicago,
Ill., September
29, 2006
Denominational Commitments/Other Pertinent Activities
Member,
Our Churches’ Wider Mission, United Church
of Christ.
Human rights advocacy related to the worsening human rights
situation in the Philippines.
Last summer, led a medical mission group for the mudslide
victims in Ginsaugon, Southern Leyte, the Philippines.
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“The
church’s relationship to the world was modeled
by early Christian communities: being “in”
the world but not “of” the world. The church
embodies radical love: caring for those who are suffering,
affirming ideas and practices that are life-giving,
and uttering the prophetic “no” against
various idolatries, be they in the name of God, self-fulfillment,
or national security.”
“The seminary can be a true and relevant partner with
the church if it remains rooted in the life of the church
even as it helps the church expand its horizon outside
its walls. In recent years I have been engaged in conversations
about reimagining the church in light of the gospel
and in response to the challenges of our highly globalized
world. I am interested in integrating spirituality with
issues related to peace and reconciliation. I am looking
for ways to empower the people of God in the midst of
growing cynicism and despair.”
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