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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Theology
Notes
- Abstract:
- Spirituality grounded in the church’s liturgy is the broad theological issue considered in this thesis-project. Articulated particularly in the systematic, ecclesiological, liturgical and eschatological areas of theological inquiry, this thesis-project follows a practical theological hermeneutic. Following introductory comments, “Reintegrating the Dis-integrated” begins the process of descriptive theology, in considering the theological, liturgical and ethical reductionism resulting from the historical “split” between theology and spirituality and recommends a possible resolution to this reductionist orientation of spirituality in a re-appropriation of the mystical tradition of the church. In addressing the “Experience of Spirituality,” Chapter Two sets spirituality and spiritual norms within the lived experience of the individual and community. By means of thick description I discuss the specific understanding of “spirituality” within the church and the larger culture. “Engaging the ‘Source’ of Life-Giving Meaning and Purpose” continues the process of thick description by considering the understanding of spiritual “Source” vis-à-vis extensive reflection on postmodern cultural ethos as well as an interpretation of a major ecclesial survey implemented within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. In “Searching for…the Source. Creed!”--the hermeneutic process turns to the historical, systematic and strategic factors within the theological endeavor by considering the scriptural and traditional development of “spirituality” within the church. As an alternative to the traditional “forensic” understanding of justification, an appropriation of a more “mystical,” unitive, and perichoretic understanding of relationship with God and others marks the spiritual journey. In claiming word and sacrament as a full expression of and encounter with God, “Apprehension of…the Source. Cult!” engages especially the church’s sacramental theology, whereby relational ontology characterizes our union with God and incorporation into Christ. Historical eschatology as a pneumatological event is explored in “Relationship with…the Source. Code!” Claiming an ethical horizon that is sacramental, incarnational, spiritual and oriented toward liberation, is the means by which a paschal people both live in and move toward the reign of God. As conclusion, “Engaging Strategic Praxis” recommends means by which the Lutheran Church might most fully appropriate a spiritual transformation wherein identity and impact are united in the imago Dei. Among the recommendations--a reappropriation of mystagogy, catechesis and vocation.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.Min.)--Barry University, 2008.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 310-322).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Deborah Lynn Geweke. 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:
- BX8065.3.G48 2008_GewekeDeborah ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- BX8065.3.G48 2008 ( lcc )
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