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Uwarunkowania kulturowe i komunikacyjne wyrażania religijności w kontekście pracy misjonarzy
Cultural and communicative conditions of expressing religiosity in the context of missionary work

Author(s): Katarzyna Drąg
Subject(s): Theory of Communication
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Łodzi
Keywords: intercultural communication; communication competence; intercultural competence; expression of religiosity; missions

Summary/Abstract: This article is about expressing religiosity. Various factors influence this activity. This article isa reflection how cultural context influences the expression of religious feelings. We discussed also culturaldiversity in its external and internal aspects and the issue of inculturation in the context of thespreading of Christianity.The basis of theoretical considerations are opinions of lay missionaries which were given in theform of deepened expert interviews. Their experience concerning this subject was analyzed and commentedon from the perspective of intercultural competence which should be manifested by the peoplewho work in different cultural circles, missions included.

  • Issue Year: 26/2017
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 45-54
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish