Justice and Faith: a Homiletical Analysis of Human Rights in a Secular Society
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores the intersection of homiletics and human rights, examining the role of preaching in promoting social justice, religious liberty, and the right to live. Through a critical analysis of biblical and theological frameworks, this study demonstrates how homiletics can be a powerful tool for advancing human rights and dignity. The study is divided into three sections. The first section examines the biblical and theological foundations of human rights, with a focus on all individuals’ inherent dignity and worth. The second section explores the role of preaching in promoting social justice, religious liberty, and the right to live, highlighting examples of effective homiletics in human rights advocacy. The third section provides practical guidelines for preachers and religious leaders, offering strategies for integrating human rights themes into sermons and teachings. This work provides a critical resource for scholars, students, and practitioners seeking to promote social justice, religious liberty, and the right to live by examining the intersection of homiletics and human rights
Institution: Babcock University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7080544848
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