What is the difference between Inculturate and Inculturation?

The difference between inculturate and inculturation

is that “inculturate” is to adapt for a non-Christian culture and “inculturation” is the adaptation of Christian teachings in a non-Christian culture.

inculturate

inculturation

Verb

  • (transitive) To adapt (Christian teachings) for a non-Christian culture.

Related terms

  • inculturation

Noun

  • The adaptation of Christian teachings in a non-Christian culture.