An Orthodox Journal of Cross-Cultural Theology, Dialogue and Mission

Who we are

Editor-in-Chief:

  • Dr. Evangelia Voulgaraki, Lecturer in Missiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Athens, Greece).

 

Assistant Editor:

  • Dr. Alison Kolosova, co chair of the Missiology Group of IOTA, Tartu University (Tartu, Estonia)

 

Editorial Board: 

  • Metropolitan Gregory Stergiou of Cameroon
  • Fr Michael Oleksa, co chair of the Missiology Group of IOTA, Orthodox Church in America (Anchorage, Alaska, USA)
  • Rev. Prof. Dr. Christian Sonea, Assoc. Prof. at Vicedean, Faculty of the Orthodox Theology, „Babeș-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
  • Assist. Prof. Philip C. Dorroll, Islamic Studies, Department of Religion, Wofford College, USA 
  • Dr. Gregory Stournaras, Archaeologist / PhD. Architecture N.T.U.A., Academic Convenor in “Magnesia for Culture” Education Center for Lifelong Learning 1
  • Rev. Dr. Anastasios Elekiah Andago Kihali, Missionary, Nairobi, Kenya

Advisory Board:

  • Metropolitan Kallistos Ware of Diokleia 
  • Rev. Prof. Dr. Cyril Hovorun 
  • Prof. Frances Kostarelos, Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Governors State University, Illinois, USA 
  • Rev. Dr. Stephen C. Headley, anthropologist, rector at the parish of “St. Etienne le Proto-Martyr & Germain d’Auxerre”, Vézelay, France
  • Prof. Dr. Jooseop Keum, Distinguished Professor of World Christianity at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary (PUTS) and director of Korea Institute for Future Ecumenism (KIFE) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Currently is nominated for the position of general secretary of the WCC by the Asian churches.
  • Prof. Andrew Sharp, Associate Professor of Theology, Doctor of Ministry Program, South University
  • Dr. Niki Tsironi, Institute for Historical Research | National Hellenic Research Foundation, Associate in Byzantine Studies – Centre for Hellenic Studies | Harvard University, Washington D.C. and Adjunct Professor in Byzantine Studies – Simon Fraser University | Vancouver CA
  • Dr. Elizabeth Theokritoff, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies, Cambridge 
  • Prof. Dr. Joseph Faltas, Coptic Church, Orthodox Patristic Center | Panarion Center for Patristic Heritage
  • Dr. Christine Mangala Frost, Research Associate, Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies, Cambridge

Views of Members of the Board

Rev. Michael Oleksa

“Missiology is the reality in which the church looks at a reality, a culture, a context, (a continent), and then does its best to step inside that beam of light and articulate what it knows and what it brought into that experience, but the two cannot be done simultaneously. You can either look at the reality from the outside or you can step into that reality and experience it from within. Missiology is the task of the Church stepping into the beam of light, and come to understand that reality from within and then articulate its own vision as it

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Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia (Ware)

“For many centuries most Orthodox Churches have existed in the situation of a national or state Church.  This was true, in a modified way, even of Orthodoxy within the Ottoman Empire.  During the twentieth century, in one Orthodox country after another, the alliance between Church and State has come to an end, or at least has been greatly weakened.  Many people see this as a loss, but in reality it is a challenge and an opportunity.  As Orthodox we enjoy a creative freedom such that we have not possessed in the past.  How are we using this freedom?  I am

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Rev. Prof. Dr. Christian Sonea

“Christian ‘martyria’ characterizes the ethos of Orthodox missiology from the theological point of view, from both a historical and a contemporary perspective. This is the kind of theology of mission that we need to develop further. Along these lines, Orthodox missiology could make an important contribution to ecumenical missiology by emphasising the spiritual dimension of missionary work. Here the connection between theosis and Christian witness could play an important role. In the majority of the Orthodox countries after the fall of communism, there are some new missionary topics that have to be further discussed, namely Christian witness in post-communist societies

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Dr. Evangelia Voulgaraki

A vision... "Solitude has been a permanent companion of Orthodox scholars who serve the fields of Cross-Cultural Theology, Dialogue and Mission, until very recently. When it all started, around the mid-20th century, it was like hearing a voice in the…

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Metropolitan Gregory of Cameroon (Stergiou)

“The African community is now at an important stage in the process of claiming its position and identity in the world. The fact that Africa has accepted the Christian message to a great extent should not allow those responsible for…

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Dr. Alison Ruth Kolosova

“The Church is called to witness to God's salvific presence and action in the world through the inculturation of the apostolic faith in local contexts.  There is a pressing need for a journal where reflection on the missionary dimension of…

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Rev. Michael Oleksa

“Missiology is the reality in which the church looks at a reality, a culture, a context, (a continent), and then does its best to step inside that beam of light and articulate what it knows and what it brought into…

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Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia (Ware)

“For many centuries most Orthodox Churches have existed in the situation of a national or state Church.  This was true, in a modified way, even of Orthodoxy within the Ottoman Empire.  During the twentieth century, in one Orthodox country after…

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Rev. Prof. Dr. Christian Sonea

“Christian ‘martyria’ characterizes the ethos of Orthodox missiology from the theological point of view, from both a historical and a contemporary perspective. This is the kind of theology of mission that we need to develop further. Along these lines, Orthodox…

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Assist. Prof. Philip C. Dorroll

“I believe that a nuanced understanding of the historical relationship between Orthodox Christians and Muslims is a neglected but crucial part of Orthodox witness in the 21st century. A general Orthodox awareness of not just the history of conflict but…

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Dr. Gregory Stournaras

“When we approach different cultures and civilisations, as well as diverse social and religious groups, we need to cultivate an attitude of respect. We need to listen carefully to the stories of each artifact and monument, to see them as…

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Rev. Dr. Anastasios Elekiah Andago Kihali

“When I read the name Salt, the first idea that comes to my mind is (the salt of the world) from the scriptures! Could this be a consideration, since the world does desperately need this life restoring salt that, I…

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Rev. Dr. Stephen C. Headley

“If we remember Christ on the altar of our hearts, we will be able to follow him, to be guided by him. Christ in our hearts can take us to the ends of the earth where he will wait for…

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Rev. Prof. Dr. Cyril Hovorun

“This journal is a timely testimony about the universal character of Orthodoxy in the period, when local Orthodox Churches demonstrate a tendency to isolate themselves from one another and from the cultural environment that surrounds them. The “Salt” also reminds…

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Prof. Frances Kostarelos

“I am very excited about Salt as I think the journal addresses a gap in the available missiology journal offerings and brings a perspective I know my scholarly peers in American missiology and the sociology of religion will welcome.  I…

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Prof. Dr. Jooseop Keum

“Having worked together with the Orthodox within the Ecumenical movement for many decades, I have long experience of how valuable Orthodox theology and the Orthodox mentality are in respect of mission, dialogue and issues of peace, justice and the preservation…

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Prof. Andrew Sharp

“More than ever, we live in an interdependent world. Increasingly, the actions of those in one area (even those of one individual) have ramifications on the other side of the globe. The great political, economic, technological, and social changes over…

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Dr. Christine Mangala Frost

“A Journal devoted to Missiology, which sets out to offer a wide-range of possibilities for Christian witness to a world craving for spiritual oxygen, is most welcome.  As Philip said to Nathaniel, we too should be able to say to…

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Prof. Dr. Joseph Faltas

“Mission is the true expression of our faith. We believe that Jesus Christ came to save all the human race, so as members of His body we have to help others to enjoy His care and love, to know the true meaning…

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Dr. Elizabeth Theokritoff

“The Orthodox Church has so much to offer today’s spiritual seekers, not least those who think of themselves as ‘post-Christian’. Yet so often we hide our light under a bushel; we are content with our own familiar ways of speaking…

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Dr. Niki Tsironi

“Intercultural dialogue can be observed and achieved even within the Western world where diverse approaches to Christianity developed. The impact of the Russian Diaspora in Western Europe and the States is a telling example illustrating the positive influence of intercultural…

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