Telling HerStory: Introduction to an Asian Feminist Re-reading of History

Modules on Asian Feminist Theologies Book 2

AWRC recognizes that an Asian feminist re-reading of history is most urgent and necessary in doing a critical feminist theology of liberation. Thus, this module book is an introductory course that serves only as an exploratory and humble beginning.

This second book is divided into 3 parts.

[Kuala Lumpur: AWRC, 2006]

Introduction to Asian Feminist Theologies

Modules on Asian Feminist Theologies Book 1

These modules are our attempts at articulating theologies of liberation for, by, of Asians starting with Asian women’s experiences of suffering, oppression, and discrimination mainly because of our sex, race, and socio-economic status. These are also our attempts at enabling Asian feminist theologians to define who we are and what we do, which are distinct from other streams of feminism.

These modules will hopefully provide tools and lenses for our Asian sisters to celebrate and affirm their having been created in the image of God; read the scriptures anew; analyze our social realities; practice alternative leadership; and grow in commitment to the building of egalitarian communities.

This book is divided into 5 parts, each introducing one basic topic, namely:

Part 1: The Woman Question in Asia
Part 2: Asian Women Doing Theologies
Part 3: Women in the Old Testament
Part 4: Women in the New Testament
Part 5: Asian Feminist Interpretations of Texts in the Bible

[Kuala Lumpur: AWRC, 2005]

Transforming Attitudes Towards Sexuality

A Module for Asian Women

This module is a revised version of the one used in the July 2001 workshop on Transforming Attitudes to Sexuality. It was developed as a result of the felt-need to break the conspiracy of silence regarding women's sexuality in Asia.

This module has four parts: Life and Sexuality; Scriptures and Sexuality; Worship and Sexuality; and Planning for Change. This material is just one possible module and it is offered here as a sample to use or adopt wherever and whenever it can be useful.

AWRC shares this module with women in and outside of Asia.

[Kuala Lumpur: AWRC, 2002]

Unleashing the Power Within Us

Meditations for Asian Women

Edited by Sharon Rose Joy Ruiz-Duremdes

The first meditation book written by Asian women, for Asian women.  Part of the women's empowerment process is for us to say our word about ourselves.  No one else can say it for us.  We have tried to be true to who we are.  As one leafs through the pages, one is struck by the diversity in format, writing style, theological perspective for there was no attempt to box the writers into one uniform pattern.  The creative individuality of the writers is very apparent.

A book project made possible by the collective effort of the Joint Partners Programme which consists of:

[Philippines: AWRC, ACWC, CCA & WSCF, 2001]

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Women Moving Mountains

Feminist Theology in Japan

By Kwang-Rye Chun, Yoshiko Isshiki, Hisako Kinukawa, Satoko Yamaguchi
Translated and Edited by Margaret Warren

Many Asian women will be able to identify themselves with the stories and theology of our Japanese sisters. Through the stories, we can hear the silent cries and pain in the untold stories of many women both in Japan and the rest of Asia. A very intriguing and reflective book shared by each of these women who brings something special in that they were all born at different times - pre, during and post World War II. They were brought up in different family backgrounds and situations. They have walked unique yet similar paths. They struggled with their "responsibility" as Japanese for the atrocities their country has inflicted on others in Asia. Being aware that racism and discrimination exist in Japan, they have dealt with it in a variety of ways. In struggling for personal identity, each woman confronts the Japanese patriarchal social system, and the patriarchal theology as well as system of the church. They are doing what they can to bring about positive change in both the society and the church.

[Kuala Lumpur: AWRC, 2000]

Women in the New Creation

AWRC Study Workshop II, 5-8 November 1997, Hong Kong

This workshop served as an evaluation, review, assessment as well as planning platform in the development of AWRC’s future direction and work. The articulated need for non-formal education and learning in bible and theology for women provided the focus and impetus for this workshop. The report is divided into 5 different sections:

1. Worship;
2. Locating our Struggle and Processes in Desiring Change and Transformation;
3. Biblico-Theological Reflections;
4. Possibilities of Feminist Theological Education; and
5. Synthesis and Recommendations.

[Kuala Lumpur: AWRC, ????]

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"Behold I Make All Things New" (Rev 21:5)

AWRC Study Workshop I, 26 Oct - 1 Nov, 1995, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

It's a collection of proceedings, input papers and participants' critical reflection on the development of Asian Christian Feminist Theology in terms of the struggle of Asian Women within a pluralistic Asian context. It also makes a thorough evaluation of AWRC after seven years of solid work in order to identify and stimulate new directions in Asian feminist theology and culture.

[Kuala Lumpur: AWRC, 1996]

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In Search of our Foremothers' Spirituality

By Lee Oo-Chung

This is a collection of papers in the form of Bible studies and lectures delivered at various ecumenical meetings in Korea and around the world. The articles are very contextual and creative. In the first three articles on shamanism, Korea's traditional religions, she tries to find feminist spirituality in this religion. The rest of the articles are very Christian and biblical. She analyses the context of the biblical verses and the reality of our present era, and attempts to present their connection through lived experiences and struggles to be faithful to the Christian teachings. She has a simple and clear interpretation of the Bible that brings richness and versatility to life's meaning and messages. It is her hope that this book might help the process of sharing stories among women to think together theologically.

[Seoul: AWRC, 1994]

Community of Women and Men

A Report Based on Collection of Papers Presented at the Joint Consultation

Edited by Stella Faria, Corinne Scott, Jo Ann Swanson, Vivette Rao

It addresses issues of equal sharing of power and authority in the home, church and society from the perspective of the married, single, widowed, young and old persons. The articles provide critical reflection on traditions, patriarchal structures and values which contribute towards the continued oppression of the Asian woman. The report is a collection of papers presented at the Joint Consultation of AWRC, Christian Conference of Asia Women's Desk and World Student Christian Federation Asia-Pacific held in Whitefield India between 7th and 14th November 1993.

[Kuala Lumpur: AWRC, ????]

Faith Renewed II

A Report on the Second Asian Women's Consultation on Interfaith Dialogue, November 1-7, 1991, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Compared to the first report, this report provides critical reflections on a wider range of religions, including such areas as indigenous spirituality, feminist theology of Korean goddesses, sexist and non-sexist theology. Included are several Asian liturgies.

[Seoul: AWRC, ????]

Women of Courage

Asian Women reading the Bible

Edited by Lee Oo-Chung, Choi Man Ja, Sun Ai Lee-Park, Kim Elli, Mirza Rodriguez, Debra Goodsir

The articles compiled are from a bible study workshop in Seoul and some are from various Asian ecumenical meetings. The context of the biblical text is critiqued in a historical perspective, examining the message as understood by the people of that time. Although this hermeneutical method was discussed at the Seoul workshop, the writers of the articles for this book use various methods to examine the bible. They are texts and stories seen through Asian women's perspective.

[Seoul: AWRC, 1992]

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Faith Renewed I

A Report on the First Asian Women's Consultation on Interfaith Dialogue, November 1-8, 1989, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Edited by Dulcie Abraham, Sun Ai Lee Park, Yvonne Dahlin

The report is a collection of critical reflections on Women and Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shamanism, Judaism and traditional religions in Korea. Feminine images of God from various regions are examined, some providing an Asian Christian women's perspective. Included are reflections and statements on faith. The report ends with various forms of Christian worship from some parts of Asia.

[Hong Kong: AWRC, ????]

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We dare to dream

Doing Theology as Asian Women

Edited by Virginia Fabella and Sun Ai Lee Park

Doing theology from the perspective of Asian women is a relatively new phenomenon. Since the 1970s, women theologians in Asia have felt the need of a theology that is more cognizant of their context and inclusive of the women’s viewpoint. However, with very few exceptions, their efforts in general were more reflective of the thinking of Third World male liberation theologians or First World feminists. More recently, Christian women have become aware that without their distinctive voices as Asians and as women, the emerging theologies in Asia cannot be liberating or relevant, not for themselves or for the Church or society at large. The collection of essays in this volume reflects efforts of Christian women in Asian to do theology from their own particular perspective. As Asians, these women take their history and context seriously, and examine both their past and present. As women, together they take a critical look at their own and other women’s experience, trace the roots of their secondary and subservient position in Church and society, and venture towards a new world of just and reciprocal relationships.

[Hong Kong: AWRC & Women’s Commission of EATWOT, 1989]

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Asian Women Doing Theology

Report from Singapore Conference, November 20-29, 1987

Edited by Dulcie Abraham, Yvonne Dahlin, Stella M. Faria, Sally Moses, Sun Ai Lee-Park

This is AWRC's first publication. The report covers the reality of the socio-economic, political, religio-cultural and psychological aspects with biblical reflections on the situation. It also includes morning worship and the liturgies used during the conference. This is one of the first valuable documents where Asian women articulate their theological insights.

[Hong Kong: AWRC, 1989]

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