Is Poland Still the Bulwark of Christendom?: Contemporary Challenges Facing Polish Pastoral Ministry
This article provides a comprehensive examination of the current state of research in Polish practical theology, focusing on the significant pastoral challenges confronted by the Catholic Church in Poland today. Comprising two parts, the study begins with a descriptive analysis of the institutional...
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| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2023
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International journal of practical theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 152-178 |
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Theology
B Religious Education B Erwachsenenkatechese B Religiöse Bildung B religiöse Sprache B Jugendarbeit B Digitalität B Polen B adult catechesis B Pastoral B Theologie B Youth Ministry B Poland B pastoral ministry B Religious Language B Church online |
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| Summary: | This article provides a comprehensive examination of the current state of research in Polish practical theology, focusing on the significant pastoral challenges confronted by the Catholic Church in Poland today. Comprising two parts, the study begins with a descriptive analysis of the institutional framework of Polish theology. It highlights the contemporary landscape of Polish ecclesiastical universities and theological faculties, addressing concerns regarding didactics and the declining enrollment of theology students. Additionally, the article explores the recent evaluation principles employed by the Ministry of Education and Science for assessing Polish theological faculties. The second part of the article presents a research-based investigation into the primary pastoral problems in Poland, drawing on selected literature sources. These issues encompass: (1) the decreasing number of dominicantes and communicantes , (2) the Church's engagement in the digital realm, (3) challenges associated with youth ministry, (4) the decline in student participation in religious education classes, (5) the absence of adult catechesis, and (6) the complexities surrounding the use of religious language. In response to the titular inquiry regarding Poland's status as a bastion of Christendom, the study offers a cautiously affirmative response, considering certain reservations. Research findings demonstrate that the profile of Polish Catholics has undergone an inevitable evolution towards secularization in recent years, with Polish pastoral care not always keeping pace with this shifting mentality. Dieser Aufsatz macht mit dem gegenwärtigen Forschungsstand der Praktischen Theologie in Polen und den dortigen Herausforderungen der römisch-katholischen Kirche bekannt. Ein erster Hauptteil beschreibt das institutionelle Gefüge, in dem in Polen Theologie betrieben wird, welches u. a. sinkenden Einschreibezahlen entgegensieht. Der zweite Hauptteil erörtert die wesentlichen pastoralen Problemfelder, denen sich Kirche und Theologie in Polen heute stellen müssen, auch hinsichtlich der Passung zwischen der teilweisen Säkularisierung polnischer Kirchenglieder und den an sie adressierten seelsorglichen Angeboten. |
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| ISSN: | 1612-9768 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International journal of practical theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1515/ijpt-2023-0056 |