Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.34075/sb.62.2.3
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS AND CONCRETE REALIZATIONS OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD. BROTHERHOOD OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS IN THE SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN AND UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD
Edvard Punda
orcid.org/0000-0003-1492-0660
; The Catholic Faculty of Theology of the University of Split, Split, Croatia
Josip Periš
; The Catholic Faculty of Theology of the University of Split, Split, Croatia
Abstract
The article reflects on a very important but also neglected theme of Christianity and Catholic theology, the theme of brotherhood. If some theological themes can remain only in the realm of speculation, thought, the theme of brotherhood in its essence seeks concrete realizations and indicators. Therefore, the article first presents a rediscovery of the relevance of the theme and concept of brotherhood in the Church and theology. A few general
thoughts on the term ‘brother’ and ‘brotherhood’ are given and present the Christian understanding of brotherhood. It
will be shown how, at least in some ways, it can be a model for living and understanding brotherhood in general. Then, following these reflections, the mission of religious education teachers is interpreted within and starting from the category of brotherhood. It shows how school religious education can teach about brotherhood, as well as create brotherhood. At the end, some accomplishments and initiatives are mentioned quite concretely by which the fraternity of religious teachers in the Split-Makarska Archdiocese is realized.
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Hrčak ID:
283567
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Publication date:
15.9.2022.
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