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Salt Salt is a scholarly, Orthodox journal of Cross-Cultural Theology, Dialogue and Mission • A journal promoting cross-cultural theology, assisting in overcoming the shortsightedness of nationalism, ethnocentrism, xenophobia • A journal distinguishing between Tradition and traditions in a continuation of the patristic spirit • A journal breaking with complacency and an ‘establishment’ mind-set • A journal willing to raise vital questions, increase self awareness and study diversity • A journal open to cultural and interfaith dialogue • A journal open to human and environmental sciences, learning from them • A journal particularly interested in Theology of Religions, Cultural Anthropology and in particular Christian Anthropology, as well as Religious Studies • A journal studying cultures and civilizations, discussing problems of language and terminology, raising critical questions about missionary praxis today, learning from historical experience, addressing life-threatening environmental justice issues, setting priorities • A journal reflecting missionary reality, but also the Orthodox way of doing Mission celebrating and witnessing to Christ in a liturgical, diaconical and prophetic mode • A journal promoting a qualitative presence of Orthodoxy worldwide. • A journal at the crossroad of religions and cultures • A journal taking theology forward to address the needs of the 3rd Millennium • A journal called SALT, such as Christians are supposed to be.
SALT, THE VISION | 2 Vision THE WORLD OF THE 3 RD MILLENNIUM is becoming ever smaller; the “ends of the world” are no longer remote. All peoples are our “neighbours,” both in a theological, sociological and ecological sense. The triune God, the God of our fathers, our God of infinite love, is still working through the Holy Spirit for the salvation and liberation of the whole creation. We humans and in particular people of faith are labourers in the vineyard of our Lord. A NEW AWARENESS OF MISSION has emerged gradually among the Orthodox over the past two centuries, and today mission is a reality of the Church worldwide, shaping its very identity in the course of history. Nevertheless, scholarly reflection in the area of mission is still largely neglected by theological institutions, or inadequately and poorly served. Yet, steps have been taken and Missiology is now taught at Universities and other Institutions, and has been sporadically The Church embraces the world in different contexts introduced at post-graduate level. In the future, this will to some extent address the question of the adequacy, quality and expertise of the teachers in the mission and/or Missiology field. STILL, FURTHER STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN to promote international cooperation and sharing. Very important structures have been established at the ecumenical level, and wisdom and expertise is being shared worldwide, increasing and enriching our experience in the field. Yet among the Orthodox, it was only recently that a Missiology Group was established, under the aegis of IOTA, where Orthodox scholars can meet with their peers. Collaboration is of the utmost necessity when it comes to larger projects that exceed the capacity of individuals or small groups of people. Besides, a reflection on the practical and daily achievements in the mission field is vital in order to avoid grave methodological mistakes and to enrich and inspire.
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