"Homo theologicus": toward a reflexive theology (with the help of Pierre Bourdieu)

The current conflictual situation of theology can be unterstood from a sociological perspective using the work of Pierre Bourdieu on the relationships of power in a given field. The article intends to help theologians be more reflexive about their task of interpreting the Christian symbol system.

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Main Author: Sanks, T. Howland 1933- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2007
In: Theological studies
Year: 2007, Volume: 68, Issue: 3, Pages: 515-530
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bourdieu, Pierre 1930-2002 / Power / Symbol / Theology
IxTheo Classification:NAA Systematic theology
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Summary:The current conflictual situation of theology can be unterstood from a sociological perspective using the work of Pierre Bourdieu on the relationships of power in a given field. The article intends to help theologians be more reflexive about their task of interpreting the Christian symbol system.
ISSN:0040-5639
Contains:In: Theological studies