Seen & Heard: A Theology of Childhood

What are the central tenants of a theology of childhood? In this article I consider a perspective that sees children and young people as active agents of faith. I argue that this requires a theological shift to enable children and young people take a fuller place among the community of the baptised...

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Published in:Journal of youth and theology
Main Author: Frambach, Nathan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2005
In: Journal of youth and theology
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:What are the central tenants of a theology of childhood? In this article I consider a perspective that sees children and young people as active agents of faith. I argue that this requires a theological shift to enable children and young people take a fuller place among the community of the baptised as participants, leaders and theological educators themselves. I locate this argument in a matrix 'intentional intergenerational ministry', which I suggest requires consideration of ecclesiology and sacramental theology to provide this intentional dimension
ISSN:2405-5093
Contains:In: Journal of youth and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/24055093-90000126