What are the humanities and social sciences, and why are they crucial in KPGM Anthropocene Missiology? [3-Gork]

Introduction

Humanity in the 21st century is living through a new geological epoch: the Anthropocene. This era, defined by human activities decisively altering the entire Earth system, transcends a mere environmental crisis. It manifests as a holistic crisis intricately interwoven with political, economic, cultural, technological, and ecological dimensions. It is an age where climate collapse, the Sixth Mass Extinction, rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and technology, geopolitical conflicts, and cultural and religious hypocrisy are simultaneously coming to light.

KPGM Anthropocene Missiology represents a missiological-theological endeavor to respond to this era with biblical discernment and from the perspective of God’s Kingdom. To undertake this task, biblical exeg