Inculturation Theology: Interpreting Tortor Batak Toba as a Participation in the Liturgical Celebration in the Archdiocese of Medan

Marihot Simanjuntak

doi:10.24071/jaot.v7i2.11397

Inculturation Theology: Interpreting Tortor Batak Toba as a Participation in the Liturgical Celebration in the Archdiocese of Medan

Marihot Simanjuntak^(1*),

(1) Prodi S3 Teologi STFT Widya Sasana Malang Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

This study describes the inculturation theology about traditional dance of Batak Toba which is called tortor in Medan Archdiocese. This research uses a qualitative approach which finds out the meaning of tortor as a participation of lay people in the liturgical ceremony. Tortor is defined not only as a dance, but a medium to express appreciation, honor, and solidarity among Batak Toba people. It can be related to the liturgical ceremony. The meaning of each movements can be interpreted in the of cultural meanings. As a cultural celebration tortor must be understood as a way to express the identity and solidarity of the Batak Toba people. Every movement shows the relationship with God, human beings, and nature. Tortor expresses the adoration to Almighty, closeness to human beings and loving to nature

Keywords

Inculturation, Participation, Tortor Batak Toba, Liturgical Celebration

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24071/jaot.v7i2.11397