Module 2: Theological Reflection Flashcards
The Church needs to be completely immersed in human affairs and for the Church to share the joys and hopes of people.
Gaudium et Spes
Peace can only be achieved through a just social order. It condemns the arms race and racism and advocates resources to be shared in the common endeavour for development.
Pacem in Terris
The terms ‘structures of sin’ and ‘option for the poor’ strongly emerge (from liberation theology). It condemns the gap between the rich and poor which can be partially linked to the arms trade.
Sollicitudo Rei Socialis
The Gospel of Life is the heart of Christ’s message and the Church’s mission, powerfully underscoring of the dignity and value of life.
Evangelium Vitae
There is a need for a balance between excessive intervention of the state against the need for state intervention to curb injustices and assist socialisation.
Mater et Magistra
It states that Christians should be called to action to involve themselves in building a just world by analysing their own realities and devising responses in light of the Gospel.
Octogesima Adveniens
Capitalism is efficient but its excesses must be condemned. Private property is deemed acceptable but for the first time, the world’s goods are stated as having a ‘universal destination’.
Centesimus Annus
‘Development is the new name for peace’ and human development is integral and holistic rather than just economic development.
Populorum Progressio
The poor are always most affected by the fragility of the planet.
Laudato Si’
Work should increase human dignity as the economy is made for labour and work is the subject of people.
Laborem Exercens
It is the 1st of the modern social encyclicals, introduces the ‘just wage theory’, and principles including protecting the rights of workers.
Rerum Novarum
It introduces the concept of subsidiarity, and dictatorship is condemned.
Quadragesimo Anno
Whatever is needed for each and every person, and creation, to flourish.
Common Good
As far as possible, decisions should not be taken at the highest levels, but by the people who are most affected.
Subsidiarity
Not just doing things for other people but acting with them to build a more just world together.
Solidarity
Authentic development must be complete, that is, it has to promote the good of every person and of the whole person.
Integral Human Development
God created the world for all and so the earth is “essentially a shared inheritance, whose fruits are meant to benefit everyone.”
Universal Destination of Earthly Goods
To choose to consider the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable people first.
Option for the Poor
Every human being has in-built dignity because she or he has been created in the image and likeness of God.
Human Dignity
People have a right and duty to take part in shaping a more just and human society.
Participation
We are called to care for creation as stewards, not just as consumers.
Stewardship of Creation
What are the two loci theologici of classic theology?
Scripture & Tradition
5 criteria of orthodox contextual theology
Inner consistency Translate to worship Orthopraxis Open to criticism from other churches Strength to challenge other theologies
6 models of contextual theology
Translation Anthropological Praxis Synthetic Transcendental Countercultural
