"#Choosetochallenge: Covid-19, Community Research, and the Canaanite Wo" by Ma. Marilou S. Ibita and Maricel S. Ibita
 

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2023

Abstract

This study theologises on the Urban Poor Women and Children with Academics for Reaching and Delivering on UNSDGs in the Philippines (UPWARD-UP) Project research team’s collaboration with the Alliance of Peoples’ Organisation Along the Manggahan Floodway (Alliance), Philippines. We posit that the theological process of see-judge-act, enhanced with evaluate-celebrate/ritualise, using feminist biblical characterisation in interpreting Matthew 15:21-28, serves as a spiritual resource for Christians working for the urban poor realisation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The Canaanite woman challenged Jesus’ identity and mission impacting on Christology and ecclesiology. This characterisation makes her a vital example and companion for the Alliance women leaders in achieving their prioritised SDGs (1-No Poverty; 3-Health and Well-being [in relation with the Environment]; 4-Quality Education, and 16-Justice, Peace and Strong Institutions seen from the lens of UNSDG 5-Gender Equality) during the pandemic and beyond.

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