KRITISISME SEJARAH TEOLOGI BARAT
ABSTRACT: The main purpose of
this article consists in investigating the history of theology in the Western
culture. This investigation is aimed at finding a new path for understanding
the essence of Western theology. Western
theology is meant that body of doctrine
and tradition developed solely in terms of
the temporal and cultural situations within the West. It should go
without saying that all doctrinal development takes place within a historical
and ideological context which defines not only the issues raised but also the
language and concepts used in attempting solutions. It should readily be
admitted that even the “purest” theological formulation reflects the thought
and terms of its era. It is not doubted
that Western theology promotes universal truths which may be applied to all
peoples in all places under all circumstances. The resistance comes arise from
Liberation theologies. The characteristic of
Liberation theologies, whether specifically Black American theologies or
Latin American theologies, is to decry the negative impact which traditional
Western theology has had, both implicitly and explicitly, upon non-white
peoples of the world. For the case
of Indonesia, the mergence of Islamic thought or Islamic theology is very
unique. Intellectual traditions of Indonesia were developed after contact with
reformist and modernist thought without denying local wisdom. Acceptance and
rejection of Western Thought without
criticism is a weakness.
Penulis: Happy Susanto
Kode Jurnal: jpperadabanislamdd110208
