Meiring, J.J.S. (Jacob Johannes Smit)2015-10-012015-10-012015-06-26Meiring, J., 2015, 'Theology in the flesh – a model for theological anthropology as embodied sensing', HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 71(3), Art. #2858, 8 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v71i3.2858.0259-9422 (print)2078-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v71i3.2858http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50122The author proposes a model for theological anthropology as embodied sensing that is based on an interdisciplinary exploration of the corporeal turn from a southern African perspective. The work of James B. Nelson is acknowledged, stating that body theology starts with the concrete, the bodily expressions of life and not with doctrines about God and humanity. The theological anthropology of David H. Kelsey is evaluated as a theological anthropology with a sentiment of the flesh. Based on clearings in the work of David Kelsey and an interdisciplinary research, the author proposes a model for theological anthropology as embodied sensing which functions within the intricate and complex connection of the living body, language and experiencing in a concrete lifeworld with an openness to the ‘more than’. The author considers the use of bodymapping within narrative therapy as a way in which to uncover the intimate and intricate connection between the living body, experience and language, and implementing insights from theological anthropology as embodied sensing.en© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Embodied sensingTheological anthropologyCorporeal turnBody theologyEmbodied KnowledgeHuman SensesTheology of BodySouthern African perspectiveJames B. NelsonDavid H. KelseyTheological ReflectionTheology articles SDG-03SDG-03: Good health and well-beingTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-05SDG-05: Gender equalityTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle