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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