History and Comments of EDAN at the WCC

An attempt is made in this article to map the history of the issue of disability in the ecumenical circles especially in the World Council of Churches. Various turning points/shifts in the WCC through EDAN are highlighted in this journey. A brief argument is made to present disability both as a theo...

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Main Author: George, Samuel (Author)
Corporate Author: Ökumenischer Rat der Kirchen (Other)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: SCM Press [2020]
In: Concilium
Year: 2020, Issue: 5, Pages: 113-117
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ökumenischer Rat der Kirchen / Handicap / Participation
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDJ Ecumenism
NCC Social ethics
Further subjects:B Theology
B World Council of Churches
B Disabilities
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Summary:An attempt is made in this article to map the history of the issue of disability in the ecumenical circles especially in the World Council of Churches. Various turning points/shifts in the WCC through EDAN are highlighted in this journey. A brief argument is made to present disability both as a theology and mission of the church and how EDAN has contributed and shaped it.
ISSN:0010-5236
Contains:Enthalten in: Concilium