scholarly journals Christian Theology in the Post-Modern Era

2005 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul F. Knitter
Keyword(s):  
Christian Theology ◽  
Theological Method ◽  
Reign Of God ◽  
The Times ◽  
It Ethics ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
The Church ◽  
Moral Convictions ◽  
The Way

Responding to postmodernity as one of the “signs of the times”, Christians will have to carry out a balancing act between commitment to their own convictions and openness to those of others. This has implication for five areas of Christian theology and praxis. In theological method, we must recognise that all our beliefs are symbols that tell us something but never everything about God, self, world. In christology, we understand and follow Christ as the Way that is open to other Ways. The Church will be seen as a community that seeks a Reign of God that will always be more than what we now know of it. Ethics will be based on the principles and practice of non-violence: full commitment to moral convictions joined with genuine respect and compassion toward the convictions of others. Such a theology will need to be rooted in a spirituality in which we are “absolutely” committed to truths that we recognise are always “relative” - a truly eschatological spirituality that is always “on the way”.

scholarly journals Beyond the Modern-Anti-Modern Dilemma: Gaudium et spes and Theological Method in a Postmodern Context

Horizons ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-305
Author(s):  
Lieven Boeve
Keyword(s):  
Theological Method ◽  
Gaudium Et Spes ◽  
Dramatic Character ◽  
The World ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Church

ABSTRACTThe Church has the duty in every age of examining the signs of the times and interpreting them in the light of the gospel, so that it can offer in a manner appropriate to each generation replies to the continual human questionings on the meaning of this life and the life to come and on how they are related. There is a need, then, to be aware of, and to understand, the world in which we live, together with its expectations, its desires and its frequently dramatic character (Gaudium et spes 4).

Portuguese and Other European Missionaries in Africa

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 363-392
Author(s):  
Joseph Abraham Levi
Keyword(s):  
Daily Basis ◽  
Indigenous Languages ◽  
The Other ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Word Lists ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way

Summary This study looks at some of the works produced by Catholic missionaries in Africa from the pre-dawn of the Modern Era (Fall of Constantinople, 1453), in particular the Fall of Ceuta (1415), to the Berlin Conference (1884–1885). Particular emphasis will be placed on the linguistic production of a few Franciscan, Augustinian, Capuchin, Dominican, and/or Jesuit clerics, working under the aegis of the Portuguese Crown, who – with the invaluable help of native assistants, usually members of the clergy or closely affiliated with the Church – compiled the first grammars, word lists, glossaries, and dictionaries of the indigenous languages with which they worked and interacted on a daily basis. Their endeavour, though meritorious and not always free from preconceived ideas of the ‘other’, paved the way for future studies in the field.

The theological method of Karl Barth

1972 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-336
Author(s):  
Robert Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Karl Barth ◽  
Theological Method ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
The Church

The death of Karl Barth on the 10th December 1968 removed from the theological scene one of the greatest thinkers of the Church. Professor T. F. Torrance in an appreciation of him says that he was ‘God's greatest gift to theological science in the whole of the modern era’.

Getting Ready for Mission in the 1990s: What Should We Be Doing to Prepare?

1987 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
David Barrett
Keyword(s):  
The Bible ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way

By using secular information we can leant much about the “signs of the times.” It is more important for Christians to interpret this future from God's viewpoint, preparing always for the unpredictable. The Bible predicts the second advent and the millennium, and the way in which the church views its future in light of these is significant. Planning, coordination of activity, learning from past failures, preparing for persecution, and establishing priorities are identified as crucial in getting ready for mission in the 1990s.

scholarly journals PERANAN GEREJA DAN KELUARGA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN IMAN ANAK DI TENGAH TANTANGAN PERKEMBANGAN ZAMAN

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wina Paembonan
Keyword(s):  
Not Given ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Times ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
The Church

Abstract: In the midst of the development of the times, including the lives of children, where they live in this modern era, everything is very easy for them to access, which then if not given special attention can threaten their lives, including in terms of their spirituality. Therefore, the role of the Church and the Family is very much needed in the process of growing children's faith in the midst of the times

scholarly journals جدید سماجی نظام میں جہیز کا تصور اور تعلیمات نبی صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی روشنی میں

AL-HIDAYAH ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
رضیہ شعبانہ ◽  
فیاض احمد فاروق
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Evolution And Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Times ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
The Way

Traditions in every nation's individual and collective life are very importantculture, character, habits, mental attitudes and way of life has a profound effect onsocial life. The effects of development of a nation, to prosper and destroy traditionscan be seen on any society. To adopt new templates customs reform is evitable. Fornational development and the welfare of society, it is mandatory according to thechanging conditions of the times and customs would be changed, and leaving evilcustoms and rituals, only good customs are adopted. The nations which do not followthis rule, their ignorance, conservatism and narrow-mindedness, act upon the evilrituals blindly, and stopped her development by implementing hurdles on the way ofsociety to make future black picks.We see that we have promoted many traditions in our life, Regard less of religion,culture or any system of life, but life's evolution and development is considered mostimportant for the society and social life occupies an important place in the social lifeof customs the influence is even more recognized. Thus in our society there are manytraditions in the modern era, we have adopted ritual of marriage, which is recognizedas significant is the dowry ceremony. In this article, I have tried to explain the concept of dowry tradition in any society,what are Islamic teachings? The practice has a negative impact on society and howwe can optimize it

Lighting the way: Lithuanian Vėlinės visuality as participation, resistance, rupture, and repair

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise E Thorpe
Keyword(s):  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Religious Practices ◽  
Complex Dimensions ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way

During the days of Visų Šventųjų diena (All Saints’ Day) and Vėlinių dieną (All Souls’ Day), Lithuanians traverse the country bearing candles and flowers to lay on the graves of their beloved dead. Although these are Roman Catholic practices, many of the Lithuanians who venture to cemeteries are not Catholic or Catholic identifying. As a church historian described in conversation, ‘ Vėlinės has overflowed the banks of the church’, it carries a distinctive and powerful importance in Lithuania. The pervasiveness of death, suffering, loss, exile and dislocation is a prominent aspect of the Lithuanian experience in the modern era. Exploration of the visual aspects of these bodily practices reveals complex dimensions of memory, identity and hope entwined within these religious practices.

scholarly journals Protocolo, historia y desarrollo de las Iglesias Protestantes /Protocol, history and development of the Protestant Churches

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Enrique Somavilla
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Henry Viii ◽  
Protestant Churches ◽  
Break Up ◽  
Reformed Churches ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way ◽  
The Catholic Church

El anglicanismo, cuyo origen se remonta a la Iglesia de Inglaterra, con Enrique VIII, constituye hoy una comunión de Iglesias de tipo episcopal que se mantienen unidas a la sede de Canterbury. La Iglesias Luteranas, provienen de la reforma del siglo XVI emprendida por Martín Lutero. Su lucha fue por la reforma de la Iglesia de Cristo. La Iglesias reformadas o presbiterianas son aquellas comunidades herederas del reformador Juan Calvino. Todas provienen del mismo tronco, pero su dispersión ha sido muy determinante. Es decisivo tener en cuenta cómo el conjunto de estas Iglesias, tratan de mantener ciertos vínculos con la Iglesia católica. Su liturgia ha ido perdiendo riqueza y fuerza ante la masiva depuración hecha por las distintas Iglesias y Comunidades eclesiales. Aún con todo poseen un protocolo y un ceremonial muy interesante, después de su separación de Roma, en el año 1520, fecha histórica de la cristiandad occidental.___________________________________________The Anglicanism, which origin goes back to the Church in England by the times of Henry VIII, constitutes a community of Episcopal churches in unity with Canterbury seat. The Luteran Churches come from the Reform in the XVI century with Martin Luther’s leading. Martin’s goal was to reform Christ’s Church. The Presbyterians and the Reformed Churches are the heiress communities of John Calvin’s Reform.  All of them have the same origin, however their dispersion has been very important to determinate their outcomes. It is very important to take into account the way these groups of Churches tried to keep some kind of links with the Catholic Church. Their liturgy has lost richness and strength progressively due to the depuration made by the different churches and ecclesial communities. And yet, they have a very interesting protocol and ceremonial after their break-up with Rome in 1520, a historical date on the western Christianity.

Mission as Dialogue

1997 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 228-240
Author(s):  
Joy Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Interreligious Dialogue ◽  
Christian Mission ◽  
Love Of God ◽  
Reign Of God ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way

AbstractThis Forum Paper argues along with Michael Amaladoss and Paul Knitter that the practice of interreligious dialogue, while not replacing the duty of proclamation of the gospel, is an essential part of Christian mission. As the church moves from an "ecclesiocentric" understanding of salvation to an understanding shaped by the Reign of God, it recognizes that dialogue is the way that the church fulfills its mission in a non-Christian or pluralistic environment. Christians need to partner with other believers for the sake of God's Reign while witnessing by their lives and commitment to the truth to the power of the gospel and the love of God in Jesus Christ.

scholarly journals Postmoderniteit: Krisis of uitdaging? Die rol van teoloe se Skritbeskouing

2001 ◽  
Vol 57 (1/2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gert Malan
Keyword(s):  
Jacques Derrida ◽  
New Era ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way

Postmodernity: Crisis or challenge? An examination of the role played by the way Scripture is viewed. Theologians see the postmodern era either as a crisis or a challenge, depending on their view of Scripture and on the roots of the postmodern era. This is illustrated by contrasting the views of Johan Janse van Rensburg and Andries van Aarde. The view of Johan Janse van Rensburg is described as "foundationalist". According to this view, science is viewed as only being possible when built on indubitable facts. As the philosophies of the modern era are questioned by those of the postmodern era, the "foundationalist" view of Scripture experiences the new era as a crisis.  Andries van Aarde sees postmodernity as a positive challenge to the church. This optimism is founded on a view of Scripture that can withstand the scrutiny of the postmodern era built on the insights of Jacques Derrida. In order for the church and theology to take up the demands of the new era, this article hopes to prompt the on the view of Scripture.

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