Mystagogy and Mission: The Challenge of Nonbelief and the Task of Theology
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-3-2015
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Abstract
Christian engagement with nonbelievers is problematic when believing itself proves difficult even for people of faith. A recovery of the original unity of the fides quae (the “content” of faith held in belief) and the fides qua (how faith’s content is lived) can lead to a deeper sense of believing. Rahner’s understanding of faith as a “mystagogy” that leads to mission serves as a framework for recovering that original unity, and for addressing the contemporary problem of belief, not only for nonbelievers, but also for believers themselves.
Recommended Citation
Crowley, P. (2015). Mystagogy and Mission: The Challenge of Nonbelief and the Task of Theology. Theological Studies, 76(1), 7–28. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040563914565541
