Missiology in its Relation to Intercultural Theology and Religious Studies

Abstract

The debate as to whether it is still relevant to continue the use of the traditional subject title “Missiology” (Mission Studies) to cover the emerging issues in missiological science as a theological discipline has continued to gain more interest and reactions from many circles. Religious studies and intercultural theology have direct or indirect relation with mission studies. For this, some are suggesting that the term “intercultural theology” be added to the traditional subject title “Missiology or Mission Studies” to reflect the emerging concerns in missiological science. Some also suggest that the term “intercultural theology” should replace the traditional subject title “Mission Studies.”