This article explores three areas in contemporary theology that are very much discussed these days: the quest for a universal, non-hegemonic discourse in theology, the intense reflection on the meaning of the Holy Trinity for the life of the world, and the renewed interest in the theology of religions. Each of these areas is then reviewed as to the challenges it raises for contemporary mission studies.
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