Review article

Tradition and Openness. The situation and the Imperatives of Practical Theology in Croatia

Stipe Nimac ; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Split, Split, Croatia

Abstract

This article presents the current condition of practical/pastoral theology in Croatia and suggests main guidelines for a new reflection on the pastoral work for our time and space in our situation. The author begins with the main postulates of practical/pastoral theology. He takes into consideration basic methods and goals, which should always guide the practice itself. After that, the author lists the most essential points that should be kept in mind in working on the new pastoral manual, which is much needed in Croatian Church today, and which should serve as a theoretical basis for a pastoral reform. In the rest of the article, the author reflects on the current social-ecclesial context, which in itself demonstrates an evident necessity for an urgent change in pastoral work.

Keywords

practical theology; Croatian practical theology; pastoral manual; signs of the times, Croatian Church; Croatian society; new evangelisation

Hrčak ID:

115783

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/115783

Publication date:

7.2.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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