Relation without Relation; Intercultural Theology as Decolonizing Mission Practice

Relation without Relation promotes an altruistic approach to interfaith dialogue and mission practice in a pluralistic world. Inspired by Levinas, Derrida, and Bhabha, it advocates for intercultural theology as a decolonizing practice, creating a third space for just relations that preserve individual identities while sharing concern for justice.

Hyuk Cho is an Associate Professor of United Church Formation and Studies at the Vancouver School of Theology. He researches and teaches the history and theology of the United Church of Canada, along with constructive theology. His recent work focuses on intercultural theology, ecumenism, missiology, interfaith dialogue and decolonizing theology. He is an ordained United Church minister and serves as a central committee member of the World Council of Churches.