Inculturation

Enculturation refers to the introduction of patterns of behavior, thoughts or views about things from one culture to another. The term is used in different areas around since the mid -1960s, before that you get used to the phenomenon usually the term "accommodation ".

Inculturation against colonialism

In the context of history and sociology inculturation is introduced as a methodological concept against colonialism and imperialism. While these are not taken into account the culture of the indigenous peoples, but tried to unilaterally impose their own culture so but ultimately produced only rejection, stating the method of inculturation that their own ideas into the culture of the indigenous peoples must be received and adapt accordingly must.

Inculturation of democracy and human rights

Today this method is in particular in conversation when it comes to the universality of democracy and human rights. While the ideas can be thought of as universal well, that realization is but culturally, so that, for example, the Western democracy and understanding of human rights can not simply be transferred in Islamic, African, Chinese, etc. context, without considering the where traditional cultural structures and included.

Inculturation and mission / evangelism

This method is discussed and partly taken in the major Christian churches as a basis, especially in the field of Christian mission and evangelism. This may affect, for example, in regard to the liturgy. The method is not new - since early Christian times is in the mission as methods ( see, for example, the mission of Cyril and Methodius Slavic ).

Inculturation and Intercultural Education / Pedagogy

Inculturation is an educational, pedagogical competence in this sense. Therefore, it is also spoken of intercultural education and pedagogy. In addition, the science, to make cross-cultural comparative studies in diverse areas endeavors.