This study is an introduction to Catholic theology designed both for the theological student and for the general reader willing to make a certain effort. After introducing the idea of theology and the virtues desirable in the budding theologian, the bulk of the book falls into five sections: (1) the role of philosophy in theology, (2) the use of the Bible in theology, (3) the resources of tradition, liturgy and sacred art; Fathers, Councils and Creeds; the sense of the faithful, (4) two 'aids to discernment in theology' - experience, and the Church's magisterium, (5) a short history of Catholic theology from the New Testament to the present day. The conclusion considers the features of pluralism and unity which should typify Catholic theology as a whole and suggests how unity may avoid becoming uniformity without pluralism becoming anarchy.

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ISBN: 9780860123576
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: CONTINUUM - published 15/09/2003
Format: Paperback