This project thesis begins to close the gap between the lack of resources and support for many undocumented African immigrants in New England and their need to access multiple forms of assistance. It links my theological and biblical vision for neighborhood transformation with the philosophical framework of community building. It considers the meaning of community within the context of the Christian calling to build a community of strangers in a pluralistic society like the United States of America. The project thesis advocates the creation of community outreach programs focused on emotional support, legal support, and spiritual refuge for undocumented African immigrants, based on the theological notion of hospitality as a biblical practice. The project thesis concludes by spotlighting the vocational calling of African immigrants using Nehemiah, Ezra, and the contemporary Jewish community in the Diaspora as biblical and contemporary example.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/44457 |
| Date | 18 May 2022 |
| Creators | Osineye, Olusegun Solomon |
| Contributors | Robert, Dana L. |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
| Rights | Attribution 4.0 International, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
Page generated in 0.0019 seconds