RT Article T1 The Why and How of Liturgical Theology: Dissecting a Method JF Studia liturgica VO 53 IS 2 SP 265 OP 290 A1 McFarland, Jason J. LA English YR 2023 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1855748037 AB Liturgical theology is a relatively new sub-discipline of theology. Despite many efforts, clarity is still lacking in both its purpose and methodology. In this study, the liturgical-theological method of luminary Kevin W. Irwin is dissected, diagrammed, and evaluated in direct response to recent calls in the academy for clarity in liturgical-theological method; the study also contributes to the ongoing conversation as to what liturgical theology is, why it matters, and how it is to be undertaken. K1 Joris Geldhof K1 Contextual Theology K1 Sacramentality K1 Liturgical Studies K1 Sacramental Theology K1 Theological Method K1 Kevin Irwin K1 ritual books K1 Liturgical Theology K1 Liturgy DO 10.1177/00393207231181927