The Kingdom of God in Selected Christian Living Education Modules viewed through Jesus of Nazareth’s Vision of the Reign of God

Romela Sanga; Ferdinand Dagmang

The Kingdom of God in Selected Christian Living Education Modules viewed through Jesus of Nazareth’s Vision of the Reign of God

Authors

Romela Sanga
Ferdinand Dagmang Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and Maryhill School of Theology https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7966-7788

Keywords:

Jesus of Nazareth, Kingdom of God, Reign of God, Vision, Discipleship, Ministry

Abstract

This article offers a study of Jesus’ Vision of the Reign of God as a foundation for the Christian Living Education Modules. Jesus of Nazareth’s ministry during the Roman Empire’s rule should be part of existing modules on God’s Kingdom as this would clarify the context of discipleship and ministry. Jesus, who lived and proclaimed God’s ruling presence, will be better understood and also grasped as a model if he is examined through historically-grounded studies, especially those written by Richard Horsley and other authors who are identified with the ‘Christology from below’ approach. Horsley’s scholarly studies could assist in a more historical rendering of Jesus’ vision of the Good News of the Reign of God for today’s learners.

Author Biographies

Romela Sanga

Romela D. Sanga teaches at Xavier School, San Juan City, Metro Manila. She completed her college education at Stella Maris College, Quezon City, with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Religion Teacher Education (BSRTE). In 2023, she finished her graduate studies at the CICM-Maryhill School of Theology where she earned the degree of Master of Arts in Theology, Major in Religious Studies.

Ferdinand Dagmang, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and Maryhill School of Theology

Ferdinand D. Dagmang is a Professorial Lecturer at Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and Maryhill School of Theology, Quezon City, Philippines. He earned his Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, in 1991. His current research projects deal with Basic Ecclesial Communities, popular religion, ethics, sexuality, and the effects of structures/systems on theories and practices. Recently he published “The Good Samaritan Parable and Helping Behavior Narratives in Emergency Situations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Mutual Illumination”, Louvain Studies 46, no. 2 (2023): 191-212; “Geography, Society, and Culture: Enablers (or Inhibitors) of Basic Ecclesial Community Development,” MST Review 24, no. 1 (2022): 1- 36.

The Kingdom of God in Selected Christian Living Education Modules viewed through Jesus of Nazareth’s Vision of the Reign of God