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Theology and the public arena from a Polish point of view
Theology and the public arena from a Polish point of view

Author(s): Konrad Glombik
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Evaluation research, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: theology in Poland; public arena; ecclesial dimension of theology; challenges for theology; contextual theology;

Summary/Abstract: One of the important and actually problems of theology is its place in the public arena. Concerning this matter are connected questions about experiences, problems and possibilities and challenges which have a contextual character. The present article discusses this issue from the point of view of Polish experiences and opportunities. At the beginning on the basis of reflections of Polish theologians is presented the connection in the public arena with the nature of theology and its tasks which are to be fulfilled in Church and in society. In this regard specific characteristics in an ecclesial dimension of theology are discussed. In the next step were showed kinds of public arena in which it is possible to study and teach theology and the work of its representatives.

  • Issue Year: 38/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 43-58
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English