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A Study on Reflective Walking as Urban Spatial Practice: Focusing on Michel de Certeau and Stanley Hauerwas

  • The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
  • Abbr : 기사윤
  • 2022, (53), pp.205-235
  • Publisher : The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
  • Research Area : Humanities > Christian Theology
  • Received : February 23, 2022
  • Accepted : April 1, 2022
  • Published : August 31, 2022

Seung Hwan Kim 1

1장로회신학대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

This study offers reflective walking as a practice that restores spirituality and transcendence of cities secularized in contemporary contexts. I will explore the meaning of Michel de Certeau’s ‘tactical walking’ and investigate reflective walking as a transformational practice of space in connection with Christian pilgrimage. Certeau understands walking as a self-reflective act that can overcome the city’s oppressive system and social order. Pedestrians can be creative interpreters and practitioners of urban space. Their reflective walking aims for a life separate from secular values and leads to a ‘pilgrimage walking’ toward transcendence and relationship. Stanley Hauerwas extends Certeau’s concept of tactical walking to Christian discipleship. For Hauerwas, ‘Pilgrimage’ is a religious practice of disciples following Christ and a political act that resists secular culture and order. Through this, they try to change spatial meanings and urban community and clarify their identity. Based on the transcendence and relationship of walking behavior, I will suggest urban theological implications of resisting the ruling order of secular cities and living a transformative life of God’s kingdom.

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