Can Creeds be Universal? – A Dialogue of Pasifika Theology and the Nicene Creed
Montag, 24.11.2025 bis Mittwoch, 26.11.2025Internationale Konsultation, Neuendettelsau
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The Nicene Creed, as a foundational statement of faith for many Christian traditions, affirms the universality of the Church and its teachings. Yet, the expression and interpretation of this universality vary widely across cultural and theological contexts. Pasifika theology, rooted in the diverse cultures and traditions of the Pacific Islands, brings a unique perspective to this dialogue, blending biblical themes with contextualized expressions of faith. A key contribution to this discourse is Upolu Vaai’s Whole of Life concept, which challenges Western dualistic thinking by emphasizing the interconnectedness of all creation—humanity, land, ocean, and spirit. This holistic vision resonates with Pasifika understandings of faith, community, and theological reflection, offering an alternative framework for understanding the universality of the Nicene Creed. How does this relational and ecological worldview reshape our understanding of creedal theology? Can the Whole of Life paradigm offer a deeper, more inclusive vision of faith that transcends cultural and historical boundaries? This consultation invites theologians, church leaders, and scholars to explore how the universality articulated in the Nicene Creed resonates, challenges, and dialogues with the contextual theologies of the Pacific.
