Journal of Christian Cultural Studies (Issue 14: Theology and Public Discourse)

Author: Edited by the Institute of Christian Culture Research, Renmin University of China
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This is Issue 14 of the Journal of Christian Culture Research, sponsored by the Institute of Christian Culture Research, Renmin University of China. This issue focuses on the theme of "Theology and Public Discourse," presenting multiple thematic essays that explore and affirm the importance of the "publicness" of theological discourse. It emphasizes that theology can truly and appropriately enter public discourse and social life only when it is perceived by people. It further clarifies that theology can only justify its place in secular society and academic institutions, become a legitimate topic in the humanities, and hope to enable the "faith community" of Christianity to realize the potential of a "discourse community" when it employs more universal forms of discourse, speaks on the common situation of humanity, and pays greater attention to and enters the realm of "publicness." This journal reflects new perspectives and issues in contemporary Christian culture research, covers a broad range of knowledge, is highly readable, and guides the continuous development of this field.