Megrelidze, Tinatin (2015) Women and mission within the Apostolic Orthodox Church in post-communist Georgia (1989-2014). Masters thesis, University of South Africa.
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The study explores the relationship between women and mission in the Apostolic Orthodox Church (AOCG) in the period of 1989-2014 and reflects missiologically on that relationship. The transition from communism to democracy in post-Soviet countries is complex and has socio-political, economic, religious and gender dimensions. Changes in the lives of women in post-communist Georgia are examined, as these relate to their role in the AOCG. After decades of communist oppression, newly revived Orthodoxy in Georgia contributes to political identity formation, involving nationalist rhetoric and neotraditionalist gender roles, projecting a view of motherhood as primary mission of women. An Orthodox theology of mission, understood as the Liturgy before, within and after the Liturgy, is examined and then related to Georgia by interviewing three women members of the AOCD. Based on the findings, specific actions are suggested for greater involvement of women in the mission of the AOCG.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | women, mission, liturgy, post-communism, nationalism, Missio Dei, motherhood |
| Subjects: | B Mission theology/theory > Missio Dei G Christian traditions/Denominations > Eastern Orthodox |
| Divisions: | Former Soviet Union > Georgia |
| Depositing User: | Katharina Penner |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Nov 2024 08:59 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Nov 2024 08:59 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/3044 |
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