THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF APOLOGETICS IN LIGHT OF THE CALLS OF SCRIPTURE AND THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL – Stuart NICOLSON
Stuart NICOLSON
Doctoral thesis
THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF APOLOGETICS IN LIGHT OF THE CALLS OF SCRIPTURE AND THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL
Abstract:
Apologetics in recent times has had for many a negative value, and the term 'apologetics' did not appear in the Second Vatican Council documents. However, by returning to the sources in Scripture and the Early Church, especially Peter's call (1Peter 3:15-16) for all faithful to be ready to respond when questioned or challenged about their faith, and to do so in a Christian manner, apologetics can be …moreAbstract:
Apologetics in recent times has had for many a negative value, and the term 'apologetics' did not appear in the Second Vatican Council documents. However, by returning to the sources in Scripture and the Early Church, especially Peter's call (1Peter 3:15-16) for all faithful to be ready to respond when questioned or challenged about their faith, and to do so in a Christian manner, apologetics can be …moreKeywords
Apologetics Apostolicam Actuositatem Balthasar Christian manner Avery Dulles Education Engagement Gravissimum Educationis Justinian apologetics Laity New Apologetics Ordinary apologetics Organic apologetics Original apologetics Participation Pastoral apologetics Peter's call Petrine apologetics Practical apologetics Preparation Reframing Response Ressourcement Second Vatican Council
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 31. 8. 2023
Thesis defence
- Supervisor: prof. Tomáš Machula, Ph.D., Th.D.
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NICOLSON, Stuart. \textit{THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF APOLOGETICS IN LIGHT OF THE CALLS OF SCRIPTURE AND THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL}. Online. Doctoral theses, Dissertations. České Budějovice: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Theology. 2023. Available from: https://theses.cz/id/khwcpj/.
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NICOLSON, Stuart. THE NATURE AND IDENTITY OF APOLOGETICS IN LIGHT OF THE CALLS OF SCRIPTURE AND THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL. České Budějovice, 2023. disertační práce (Ph.D.). JIHOČESKÁ UNIVERZITA V ČESKÝCH BUDĚJOVICÍCH. Teologická fakulta
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