Theology of Childhood: An Essential Element of Christian Anthropology
This article argues that a consideration of children and childhood should be an essential element of theological anthropology. The argument is situated against the background of recent sociology of childhood, which emphasizes children's agency; the author offers an interpretative view of this a...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2019]
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| In: |
Irish theological quarterly
Year: 2019, Volume: 84, Issue: 2, Pages: 117-136 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Rahner, Karl 1904-1984
/ Theological anthropology
/ Research on childhood
/ Child
/ Experience of God
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| IxTheo Classification: | KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KDB Roman Catholic Church NBE Anthropology |
| Further subjects: | B
Charles Taylor
B childhood studies B theology of childhood B sociology of childhood B Karl Rahner |
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| Summary: | This article argues that a consideration of children and childhood should be an essential element of theological anthropology. The argument is situated against the background of recent sociology of childhood, which emphasizes children's agency; the author offers an interpretative view of this agency. In that context, Rahner's approach to childhood in the prescient article 'Ideas for a Theology of Childhood' is examined. Finally, the author proposes a modest development of Rahner's approach by focusing on two fundamental themes of theological anthropology: children as created, and their lives as graced. A more explicit theology of childhood is indispensable for contemporary church life, especially in light of both the clergy sexual abuse crisis, and the Catholic Church's strong commitment to Catholic schooling. |
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| ISSN: | 1752-4989 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Irish theological quarterly
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0021140019829322 |