Abstract
This article considers some theological reasons why there is a Centre for Sustainable Communities at the Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria. The role of the Centre is discussed within the global and local search for sustainability; the world-wide trend in churches towards a missional approach, which emphasises the church�s life-giving role in all areas of life, and the theological reflection on the relationship between the church community and the civil community, so reflecting on the role of the local church to promote life in its fullness in the community. The Centre for Sustainable Communities (Centre) was established at the Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, in 2014. The Centre is intended to develop resources for local congregations to promote life in its fullness in local communities in southern Africa in an effective and meaningful way. In this article attention is given to the theological reasons for its establishment and where it is being positioned in the wider field of sustainability institutions. Attention will be given to the following:� The position of the Centre in the global search for sustainability.� Life in its fullness in the emerging 21st century missional paradigm.� The Christian community as agent of life in its fullness in the civil community.
Highlights
The position of the Centre in the global search for sustainabilityThe term ‘sustainable communities’ forms part of a field of meaning that includes related terms such as sustainable living, sustainable society, eco-cities, green cities, sustainable cities, sustainable development, sustainable agriculture, sustainable homes, sustainability in mining, and sustainable clothing.Both terms, sustainable and community have a wide range of meanings and need to be defined
The church must play its role as agent of life in its fullness in the secular sphere with dedication
It is important that the church visibly and explicitly acts as a church
Summary
The position of the Centre in the global search for sustainabilityThe term ‘sustainable communities’ forms part of a field of meaning that includes related terms such as sustainable living, sustainable society, eco-cities, green cities, sustainable cities, sustainable development, sustainable agriculture, sustainable homes, sustainability in mining, and sustainable clothing.Both terms, sustainable and community have a wide range of meanings and need to be defined. The position of the Centre in the global search for sustainability. The term ‘sustainable communities’ forms part of a field of meaning that includes related terms such as sustainable living, sustainable society, eco-cities, green cities, sustainable cities, sustainable development, sustainable agriculture, sustainable homes, sustainability in mining, and sustainable clothing. Both terms, sustainable and community have a wide range of meanings and need to be defined. With the Centre for Sustainable Communities it is no exception. This article aims to shed more light on the theological arguments for having such a centre at a faculty of theology. Programmes at academic institutions that focus on sustainability
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