Multiple religious belonging: opportunities and challenges for theology and church

The author first examines the growing phenomenon of multiple religious belonging by outlining the theology of religions known as "inclusive pluralism" which serves as its theological underpinning. Next he offers a composite sketch of multiple religious belonging on the basis of concrete ex...

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Main Author: Phan, Peter C. 1943- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2003
In: Theological studies
Year: 2003, Volume: 64, Pages: 495-519
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Denomination (Religion) / Religious pluralism
IxTheo Classification:CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
Further subjects:B Dialogue
B Pluralism
B World Religions
B Weltreligionen
B Christianity
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:The author first examines the growing phenomenon of multiple religious belonging by outlining the theology of religions known as "inclusive pluralism" which serves as its theological underpinning. Next he offers a composite sketch of multiple religious belonging on the basis of concrete experiences of well-known Christian practitioners of multiple religious belonging. He concludes by offering several suggestions regarding the theological education of future church ministers in a religiously plural world.
ISSN:0040-5639
Contains:In: Theological studies