Howell, Nancy R.2015-11-122015-11-122015-08-19Howell, N.R., 2015, 'Locating nature and culture: Pan-Homo culture and theological primatology', Verbum et Ecclesia 36(3), Art. #1440, 9 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/ve.v36i3.1440.1609-9982 (print)2074-7705 (online)10.4102/ve.v36i3.1440http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50435This article represents a theological reflection on the Faculty Research Theme (FRT) of the Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, entitled Ecodomy - Life in its fullness. The theme is portrayed from the perspective of various theological disciplines. A conference on this theme was held on 27–28 October 2014.Studies of chimpanzee and bonobo social and learning behaviours, as well as diverse explorations of language abilities in primates, suggest that the attribution of ‘culture’ to primates other than humans is appropriate. The underestimation of primate cultural and cognitive characteristics leads to minimising the evolutionary relationship of humans and other primates. Consequently my claim in this reflection is about the importance of primate studies for the enhancement of Christian thought, with the specific observation that the bifurcation of nature and culture may be an unsustainable feature of any world view, which includes extraordinary status for humans (at least, some humans) as a key presupposition. INTRADISCIPLINARY AND/OR INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPLICATIONS : The scientific literature concerning primate studies is typically ignored by Christian theology. Reaping the benefits of dialogue between science and religion, Christian thought must engage and respond to the depth of primate language, social, and cultural skills in order to better interpret the relationship of nature and culture.en© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Ape culture and naturePrimatologyChristian thoughtChristian theologyScience and religionNature and cultureTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-12SDG-12: Responsible consumption and productionTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsTheology articles SDG-17SDG-17: Partnerships for the goalsArticle