ABSTRACT

The development of contextual theologies is part of the larger movement of liberation and self-hood occurring in the two-thirds world. Black theology reflects on the 'Black experience' and the struggle of the Black people from various forms of racial prejudices and discrimination. The Minjung Theology is a product of the struggle of the Korean people against the dictatorial regime particularly in the 70s. There is no universally accepted definition of 'indigenous people'. They are identified as tribals, adivasi, ethnic minorities, native, aborigines or 'Indians'. Politically, they are the most powerless people. The history of Christianity among indigenous communities in many parts of Asia is between 150 and 200 years old. During 1800-1950s, the churches in most Asian countries were under Western missionaries. Indigenous people's theology is a newcomer and this emerging theology among the alienated minorities may be called 'Indigenous theology'. Militarization and globalization intensify marginalization of women. In some places, rape is a part of war-games.