Marcelo Vargas A.

Marcelo Vargas is a Bolivian theologian and writer.

About the Contributor

Marcelo Vargas, a Bolivian theologian and writer, has dedicated his life to mission and indigenous ministry. He shifted from engineering to ministry, later founding the Training Centre for Mission in 1996. His book, Faith that Indigenizes, explores the role of indigenous peoples in shaping Christianity. Marcelo also contributed to the Latin America Bible Commentary. His work emphasizes holistic theology and the integration of indigenous faith into Christian spirituality. He hopes to see indigenous perspectives enrich the church’s mission and spirituality across Latin America.

Marcelo Vargas A.'s Work
Feb 25, 2026

Decolonized Critical Thinking: Developing Critical Thinking Through a Decolonizing Pedagogy
Marcelo Vargas A.
This article explores decolonized critical thinking, showing how Indigenous perspectives, grounded in land, community, and emotion, reclaim knowledge, challenge imposed worldviews, and foster liberation. Thinking critically is framed as an ethical, embodied, and transformative practice.
Sep 16, 2025

Faith that Makes Us Indigenous
Marcelo Vargas A.
This article explores Christian faith as a new Indigeneity, rooted not in land or ancestry, but in the Kingdom of God, reshaping identity, home, and belonging.