Folia Theologica et Canonica 1. 23/15 (2012)
SACRA THEOLOGIA - Mihály Kránitz, Theology of inculturation among churches at the beginning of the 21"' century and the role of the Catholic Theological Institutions
THEOLOGY OF INCULTURATION AMONG CHURCHES... 13 journals and reviews to reports on ecumenical and religious events, and also to deeper ecumenical studies, with preference given to comments on the documents resulting from inter-church dialogue and interreligious dialogue; 5) there is very much to recommend good relations between Catholics and other Christian students, between Christians and other students belonging to another religion; 6) it is important to give emphasis to prayer for unity, not only during the Week of Prayer for this purpose but also at other times during the year. Depending on circumstances of place and persons, and in conformity with the existing rules about shared worship, joint retreats under the guidance of a spiritual master, may also be envisaged; 7) there is a wide field of common witness in social or welfare works. Students should be trained and encouraged in this— not only theology students, but also those of other faculties, such as law, sociology and political science. By their contribution these students will help to promote and realize such initiatives.11 Catholic theological institution as an instrument for the transmission and elaboration of the faith is in the pay of the Church, and for the accomplishing his mission it is necessary to observe the instructions of the Magisterium, accepting them, for the salvation of all people. The ecumenical movement has started 100 years ago, with the World Missionary Conference in Edinburgh, in 1910, and the lot of churches participating on this meeting, opened to towards other churches.12 The Catholic Church has joined this movement only with the Second Vatican Council, giving an ecumenical impulse to the whole Catholic Church. The decree of Unitatis redintegratio is the fruit of a theological work - according to the statement of Walter Cardinal Kasper, former president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.13 The ecumenical activity is in want off experts in the Catholic University too for the future, and these institutes have to equip with the good documentation on ecumenism and religion. These institutes should be well informed and up to date with what is going on in inter-confessional dialogue and with the progress accomplished.14 Experts trained this way will supply personnel for the ecumenical task in order to promote the ecumenical movement in the Catholic Church.15 The task of the theology is the continuous formation in the ecumenical interreligious field. The theological institutes could contribute to the good of society by holding dialogues with dif11 Directory for the application of principles and norms on Ecumenism, n. 89. Chaplains, student counselors and professors will have a particular concern to carry out their tasks in an ecumenical spirit, especially by organizing some of the initiatives indicated above. 12 See Stanley, B., The World Missionary Conference - Edinburgh 1910, Grand Rapids Mich. 2009. 13 Kasper, W., Harvesting the Fruits. Basic aspects of Christian Faith in Ecumenical Dialogue. Ecumenical Consensus, Convergences and Differences, London 2009. 14 Directory for the application of principles and norms on Ecumenism, n. 90. 15 Directory for the application of principles and norms on Ecumenism, n 90.
