Overview
- Explores the topic of changing the church.
- Covers a range of topics and visions of change for particular Christian denominations.
- Written for academics, especially those involved in ecumenical dialogue.
Part of the book series: Pathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue (PEID)
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Table of contents (42 chapters)
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Front Matter
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History and Theology
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Society and Gender
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Mission and World Christianity
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About this book
This volume, dedicated to the memory of Gerard Mannion (1970-2019), former Joseph and Winifred Amaturo Chair in Catholic Studies at Georgetown University, explores the topic of changing the church from a range of different theological perspectives. The volume contributors offer answers to questions such as: What needs to be changed in the universal church and in the particular denominations? How has change influenced the life of the church? What are the dangers that change brings with it? What awaits the church if it refuses to change? Many of the essays focus on people who have changed the church significantly and on events that have catalyzed change, for the better or for the worse. Some also present visions of change for particular Christian denominations, whether over the ordination of the women, different approaches to sexuality, reform of the magisterium, and many other issues related to change.
Reviews
“Two things are essential in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue: a clear understanding of the various faith-views, and the creative capacity to lead the conversation ahead. This book offers a stimulating example of the kind of intelligent, imaginative dialogue so much needed at this point. It is a fitting tribute to Gerard Mannion’s unbounded, energetic approach.” (Bishop Brian Farrell, Secretary, Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity)
“This collection of essays—by authors who comprise a Who’s-Who list in ecclesiology and ecumenical theology—illustrates that reflection on churches, their relation to one another, to other religions, and the world is very much alive today. The late Gerard Mannion, who himself would belong at the top of that list, would be very proud of these contributions that seek to honor him.” (Miroslav Volf, Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology, Yale University Divinity School, USA)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Mark D. Chapman is Professor of the History of Modern Theology at the University of Oxford, UK, and Vice-Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon. He is a Church of England priest and Canon of Truro Cathedral.
Vladimir Latinovic is Lecturer in Patristics at the University of Tübingen, and project manager at the Academy DRS in Stuttgart. He serves as director and vice-chair of the Ecclesiological Investigations International Research Network.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Changing the Church
Book Subtitle: Transformations of Christian Belief, Practice, and Life
Editors: Mark D. Chapman, Vladimir Latinovic
Series Title: Pathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53425-7
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-53424-0Published: 14 November 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-53427-1Published: 14 November 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-53425-7Published: 13 November 2020
Series ISSN: 2634-6591
Series E-ISSN: 2634-6605
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIV, 376
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Christian Theology, Sociology of Religion, Politics and Religion