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Becoming good in Africa: A critical appraisal of Stanley Hauerwas� ecclesial ethic in the sub-Saharan context

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2017
The present article examines the appropriateness of Stanley Hauerwas ecclesial ethic for the sub-Saharan African churches. Thus, it consists in a Christian ethical assessment of the metaethical foundational categories of his ecclesial ethic.
Charles K. Bafinamene
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The Public Character of Church in the Digital Age☆

International Journal of Systematic Theology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 75-93, January 2026.
Abstract The rise of digital technology in recent decades has led to a rapid change of communication and interaction within society and its public dimensions. As this shift in the technological landscape raises theological questions about the appropriate ecclesial use of digital technology, it also touches upon fundamental questions about the church's ...
Benedikt Levin Heymann
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Fallibility and Dogmatism

Australasian Journal of Philosophy
The strongest version of the dogmatism puzzle argues that, when we know something, we should resolve to ignore or avoid evidence against it. The best existing responses are fallibilist, and hold that decisions should be governed by underlying probabilities rather than our knowledge. I argue that this is an overreaction: by paying close attention to the
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Good Public Theology is Twilight Theology. A Constructive Deconstruction of Public Theology

International Journal of Systematic Theology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 56-74, January 2026.
Abstract The article outlines the basic features of a good public theology that is inspired by Paul’s description of the situation of the church and Christians: ‘The night has passed, the day is not far distant’ (Rom 13:12). In his analysis of the present, the author identifies eight specific challenges of contemporary culture – challenges that have so
Günter Thomas
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Eco-dogmatics of the Encyclical Laudato si’ [PDF]

, 2015
Artykuł systematyzuje eko-teologiczne wątki encykliki Laudato si’ i ukazuje ich ekumeniczny wymiar. Owocem usystematyzowania eko-teologicznych wątków encykliki jest eko-dogmatyka, czyli refleksja nad zawartymi w Objawieniu doktrynalnymi podstawami ...
Ferdek, Bogdan
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A Reformed assessment of George Lindbeck’s ecclesial ethics

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2018
Lindbeck’s theology can be defined as an ecclesiology. For the ultimate concern in his life and thoughts is an ecclesiastical one. His ecclesial ethics is based on his ecclesiology.
Junseop Kim
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Why Retiring Public Theology Is Not A Good Idea. An Intervention from German‐Speaking Public Theology

International Journal of Systematic Theology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 19-33, January 2026.
Abstract While no longer exactly a theological youngster, Public Theology (‘Öffentliche Theologie’) is not ready to retire. Focusing on the particular German‐speaking context, this contribution makes a case for the importance of continuing the conversation with Public Theology, seeking to alleviate misunderstandings between the different conversation ...
Christine Schliesser
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Democracy and consensus decision-making among the Bemba-speaking people of Zambia: An African theological perspective

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2016
This article contributes to a critical assessment of the concept of democracy and consensus decision-making of the Bemba matrilineal governance system as a basis for a democratic model of engagement in African politics from an African theological ...
Simon Muwowo
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Testimonial for Christ? A Theology of Witness in the Face of Testimonial Studies

International Journal of Systematic Theology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 34-55, January 2026.
Abstract As a contemporary mode of discourse and basic concept of Christian existence, the concept of witnessing, at the interface of public theology and testimonial studies, is examined with regard to its epistemic dimension: What implications does witnessing as knowledge practice have for theology? To this end, the paper outlines the understanding of
Frederike van Oorschot
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Of Eden and Nazareth: Stories to capture the imagination

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2017
In pursuit of counter-traditions that have read the Eden narrative without subscribing to the Christian fall redemption paradigm, this article engages Richard Kearney s hermeneutical phenomenological reading of the imagination to explore new avenues for
Yolande Steenkamp
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