A Study for an Integral and Holistic Theological Education in Asia

The word, globalization, seems to be the key word for the 21st century. The term refers to the increasing integration of economies around the world, particularly through trade and financial flows. It also refers to the movement of people (labor) and knowledge (technology) across international borders. The globalization process systematically interlocks people’s lives, nourishing as well as destroying life on earth in unprecedented ways. It has enabled local communities not only to be aware of events and cultures on a larger scale, but also to be conscious of the implications of those events for distant places and societies. For example, they have become aware of consequences for them of environmental disasters many miles away. The inter-relationships within the global society are now seen as pre-eminently important and local cultures recognize the impact which global risks may potentially hold for them.