The Structure of a Systematic Ecclesiology

[Drawing on the classical understanding of theology as faith seeking understanding, the author explores the structure of a systematic ecclesiology, arguing that such a theology must be empirical, critical, normative, dialectic, and practical. He further maintains that such a goal requires the critic...

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Main Author: Ormerod, Neil 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2002
In: Theological studies
Year: 2002, Volume: 63, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-30
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Summary:[Drawing on the classical understanding of theology as faith seeking understanding, the author explores the structure of a systematic ecclesiology, arguing that such a theology must be empirical, critical, normative, dialectic, and practical. He further maintains that such a goal requires the critical engagement of the social sciences. His position is illustrated though an analysis of the emergence of structures of ministry in the early Church, viewed especially through 1 Clement and the letters of Ignatius of Antioch.]
ISSN:2169-1304
Contains:Enthalten in: Theological studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/004056390206300101