Faith in Action: How Liberation Theology Connected Communities Around the World

Authors

• Jaizeth Andrea Munoz, St. Mary's University

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Contributor

Tyler, Aaron (Faculty Mentor)

Digital Publisher

Digital Commons at St. Mary's University

Publication Date

Spring 2026

Keywords

Liberation Theology, Faith, Communities, Connection, Justice, Human dignity

Description

The Liberation Theology movement started in Latin America as a response to poverty, inequality, and violence. It focuses on the idea that religion should not stay neutral, but instead help people who are suffering and facing injustice. It began with Gustavo Gutiérrez, who believed that faith should be connected to real-life struggles, especially for the poor. Even though it began in Catholic communities, its focus on justice and human dignity allowed other religious communities to relate to it and adapt it.

The research asks how Liberation Theology has connected religious communities around the world and examines how these ideas have spread across Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Buddhist communities.

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PDF

Size

1 poster

City

San Antonio, Texas

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