Exploring the Theology of Expectation in Relation to Young People and Youth Ministry

Abstract This article introduces theology of expectation designed by Czech theologian Vladimír Boublík and considers its capacity to potentially enhance the theological background of youth ministry. It starts with a presentation of expectation as a characteristic feature of humanity which is specifi...

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Main Author: Štěch, František 1980- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2021
In: Journal of youth and theology
Year: 2021, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 111-121
IxTheo Classification:NBE Anthropology
NBF Christology
RF Christian education; catechetics
Further subjects:B Theology
B Youth Ministry
B awaiting
B expectation
B Christianity
B Young People
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Summary:Abstract This article introduces theology of expectation designed by Czech theologian Vladimír Boublík and considers its capacity to potentially enhance the theological background of youth ministry. It starts with a presentation of expectation as a characteristic feature of humanity which is specifically intensive in young age and proceeds with a particular, Christian understanding of expectation in relation to eschatology. Drawing upon Boublík’s treatment of expectation a few inspirations and impulses for the field of youth ministry research are suggested. In its conclusion, the article argues that expecting the future in general and awaiting Christ in particular forms a standpoint that comprises a potential for solid theological understanding to young people and helps to perceive youth ministry as an environment where good theology might be transformed into good projects.
ISSN:2405-5093
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of youth and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/24055093-02002003