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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Theology
Notes
- Abstract:
- This thesis-project, Toward Anglo-Latino Communion, explores the possibilities of deepening communion between the Anglo culture of St. Columbkille Parish and the Latino culture of San José Mission. To reveal the present praxis of the congregations, volunteer members were requested to complete a survey, which included questions regarding demographics, basic views each cultural group holds of theirs and that of the other culture, and the level of intermingling they desired. Chapter One presents the results of this questionnaire and also includes working definitions of the terms “Anglo” and “Latino,” terminology used throughout the paper. Chapter Two develops the historical, religious, cultural, and sociological situation concerning both Anglo and Latino/Hispanic immigrants coming into the United States through the centuries, and compares and contrasts the situation of the earlier immigrants to the present day situation. Population projections for the various cultures/races in the U.S. in the year 2050 are also illustrated. Chapters Three and Four present research of the works of contemporary theologians who write from a multicultural perspective, as well as those whowrite in the area of ecclesiology, specifically communion ecclesiology and in regards to various models of Church. Moving toward communion, however, demands not primarily information, but conversation. Chapter five describes the interaction of focus groups, comprised of members from both congregations, who came together: to express their hopes and expectations; to understand the concepts of “culture,” “assimilation,” and “cultural pluralism;” to participate in common ground conversations; and to plan a multicultural, inter-congregational activity. The sixth and final chapter of the thesis poses questions for the congregations that will inform a new praxis as communion begins to take shape and will help clarify “something of what it means to be Catholic.”
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.Min.)--Barry University, 2007.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-142).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Pamela J. Owens. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- BR563.H57 O84 2007_OwensPamela ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BR563.H57 O84 2007 ( lcc )
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