Liberation theology in the Philippines : faith in a revolution / Kathleen M. Nadeau ; foreword by John A. Larkin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nadeau, Kathleen M., 1952-

Series:

Religion in the age of transformation 1087-2388

Religion in the age of transformation, 1087-2388

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Liberation theology--Philippines.

Liberation theology.

Philippines.

Physical Description:

xviii, 129 pages, 7 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2002.

Contents:

Introduction: The People's Church xiii

Part I Roots of Resistance Theology 1

1 Peasant Resistance and Religious Protests in Early Philippine Society: Turning Friars against the Grain 3

2 American Colonization (1898-1946) and Repression of Organized Movements: Continuing the Revolution 17

Part II Liberation and Development 29

3 Cebu's Basic Ecclesial Community Movement's Alternative Plan for Sustainable Development 31

4 The Illusion of "Catching-Up Development" in Cebu 37

5 Struggle in the Uplands: Christian Farmers in Cebu 45

6 Beyond the Dumping Ground: A Critique of the BEC Model as a Strategy for Development in an Urban Site 61

Part III Revolutionary Theology and Marxism 73

7 Rethinking Marxism and Philippine Theology of Struggle 75

8 Conclusion: Participatory Development from the Grassroots 93

9 Epilogue: Human Rights for the Poor 101

Appendix A "My Life Experiences and Story about Smokey Mountain" / Dennis P. Constantino 105

Appendix B Interviews with Christian Political Detainees in Cebu 111.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [117]-126) and index.

ISBN:

0275971988

OCLC:

45283121