Identity in Christ : a theological anthropological study

Abstract

Identity has been studied extensively throughout multiple disciplines over the past few decades. This study seeks to understand what it means to have an identity in Christ. Identity forms a large role in how human beings narrate their story, not only about themselves but also about God. Human identity ought to be understood in light of divine identity. In this study the connection between the imago Dei and humanity’s identity is explored. In addition to theological sources, this study also engages with the findings of psychologists and sociologists in understanding identity. The study seeks to establish what identity and identity formation is and examine how can we understand the imago Dei and theological anthropology in relation to identity. In particular, it seeks to set out what it means to have an identity in Christ.