Prayer and contemplative practices in theological education

Karl Rahner insists that "we cannot have a truly spiritual life without a life of the mind." This suggests that theology is a necessary underpinning to the spiritual life, yet those today claiming to be "spiritual but not religious" pursue spirituality without any theological fra...

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Main Author: Simmonds, Gemma (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: 2024
In: Concilium
Year: 2024, Issue: 4, Pages: 30-37
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Prayer / Contemplation (motif) / Existence of God
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
NBC Doctrine of God
Further subjects:B Theological Education
B Spiritual Life
B Rahner, Karl, 1904-1984
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Summary:Karl Rahner insists that "we cannot have a truly spiritual life without a life of the mind." This suggests that theology is a necessary underpinning to the spiritual life, yet those today claiming to be "spiritual but not religious" pursue spirituality without any theological framework or context. Meanwhile in universities the mystical traditions of the Church are taught without any expectation of leading to personal commitment or practice on the part of the student. This article explores the ways in which theological education, prayer and contemplative practices both challenge and make sense of one another
ISSN:0010-5236
Contains:Enthalten in: Concilium