Speaking Their Language: Leveraging Ethnographic Principles in Order to Proclaim the Word Through Culturally Appropriate Methods Public
Morgan, Andy (Spring 2021)
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Abstract
This paper seeks to address the intersection of proclamation and cultural translation in the preaching moment. While we may think that translation in the context of preaching is relegated to the parsing and rendering of ancient languages, this paper suggests that the preacher must translate their encounter with God’s Word in the culturally conditioned language of and for their community of faith. By utilizing the proposed Embodied Cultural Lexicon Apparatus, the preacher will have the opportunity to assess communication effectiveness, deeply listen for cultural language nuance, and ultimately be equipped with the images, communication preferences, and language to most accurately translate the preacher’s encounter with God’s Word during their interpretation for the preaching moment. The Embodied Cultural Lexicon Apparatus leverages theological reflection methods as well as ethnographic principles to allow the preacher to better understand their culture. This paper with further argue that all communities of faith deserve this level of consideration to communication preference by illumining research to suggest that all congregations are multi-cultural, despite the appearance of superficial homogeneity. This paper will further explore the role of the Holy Spirit, revelation, and the role of the preacher to their congregation.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Fountain City Presbyterian Church Demographics
Exploring Cultural Language and Localized Theology
Preaching as Community Sustaining Translation
Awareness of Culture
Learning the Language of the Community
New and Familiar -Localizing the Eternal Word
Can You Hear Me Now? - Assessing Communication Effectiveness in Preaching
The "Cutting Room Floor” Class as a Virtual Trial
The “Cutting Room Floor Class” Observations and Outcome
Apparatus Description – The Embodied Cultural Lexicon Immersion Apparatus
Apparatus Format
Anticipated Outcome
Conclusion
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