National Identity in Bosnia-Herezegovina Part 2: The Paradigm Applied

Vanderwerf, Mark (2009) National Identity in Bosnia-Herezegovina Part 2: The Paradigm Applied. Global Missiology, 3 (6). pp. 1-5.

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Abstract

National identity is a key missiological issue in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Part 1 of this paper proposed a framework for examining national identity as it exists in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In this paper I attempt to demonstrate how the first paradigm in the proposed framework can be used to exploring national identity in Bosnia-Herzegovina. An abstract concept like identity is best understood through contrast and comparison. In this paper I use the proposed Paradigm for Examining the Synchronic Aspect of National Identity to examine (ethnic) national identity in contemporary Bosnia-Herzegovina and to contrast it with (civic) national identity as it existed in Socialist Bosnia-Herzegovina (1945-1991). Space does not permit anything more than a superficial examination but the value of this paradigm for examining this complex and abstract social phenomena is demonstrated.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: B Mission theology/theory > Identity issues
B Mission theology/theory > Social Justice/Mission as Justice and transformation
D World Christianity and Central Eastern Europe > Europe
H Social research and religion in Central Eastern Europe
Divisions: Balkan countries
Balkan countries > Bosnia and Herzegovina‎
Balkan countries > Croatia‎
Depositing User: Speranca Tomin
Date Deposited: 22 Sep 2021 08:11
Last Modified: 22 Sep 2021 08:11
URI: https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/2037

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