THE INTERACTION OF CHRISTIAN AND INDIGENOUS THEOLOGIES IN POST-COLONIAL CIVILIZATIONS

Abstract

This article examines the complex relationship between Christian and Indigenous theologies in post-colonial societies. In many post-colonial civilizations, the encounter between Christian missionary activity and Indigenous beliefs resulted in a synthesis that has had lasting social, cultural, and theological impacts. This paper explores how these interactions have shaped theological discourse, cultural practices, and the identity of post-colonial societies. By analyzing historical case studies and contemporary religious practices, the study highlights the hybridization of beliefs, the influence of colonial histories, and the challenges of religious reconciliation. The analysis contributes to understanding how theological traditions evolve in the context of post-colonialism, reflecting both conflict and cooperation between Christian and Indigenous worldviews.