Public theology in the context of the religious dualization phenomenon in multiple modernities

Alfredo Teixeira*, Alex Villas Boas*, Jefferson Zeferino*

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Abstract

This article aims to analyze the tasks of public theology concerning the religious phenomenon in a context of multiple modernities. The interaction of religion and public space may take the form of a disjunction between public and private that strengthens the rigid discourse of religious identity against a common project of society. In this context, the place of religion in the public life becomes a significant challenge for public theology. Therefore, in dialogue with the theoretical perspectives of Jürgen Habermas, David Tracy, Michel de Certeau, and Pope Francis, this text proposes a movement towards a complex and interdisciplinary approach that values a shared humanity and responsibility with the common home.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)223-243
Number of pages21
JournalInternational Journal of Public Theology
Volume16
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jun 2022

Keywords

  • Public theology
  • Religious dualization
  • Common home
  • Jürgen Habermas
  • David Tracy
  • Michel de Certeau

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