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Theologie und Öffentlichkeit aus der deutschen Perspektive
Theology and the public arena from a German point of view

Author(s): Benedikt Kranemann
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Evaluation research, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: theology; multiple modern; social responsibility; university context; validity in public arena; Veritatis gaudium;

Summary/Abstract: In the face of present-day pluralism, theology must re-examine its importance in church, society, and university. It must be understood as a theology in public and as a “cultural laboratory” (Pope Francis). As a scientific discipline, it must face the challenges of the present. University research questions are also of theological significance. The university must have a genuine interest in theology. If theology is part of public scientific discourse, it is profitable for (non-Christian) society like the church. It will change theology to its advantage, ecause it has consequences for questions, appearance and language.

  • Issue Year: 38/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 15-30
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: German