Eastern Catholic Theology on the Way of Unification ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** “People all over the world are talking about your faith.” (Rom 1, 8) This international conference is intended for everyone interested in the issues of the mut between the Christian East and West, that has crystallized in the Eastern Catholic Churche includes elements of the Roman Catholic tradition as well as the traditions of the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The aim of the conference is to discuss the self-i of these ecclesial communities in light of their development throughout their history. And of the events preceding their unification with the Roman Catholic Church (and of course th sui iuris in communion with Roman Catholic Church) and those following. We invite contribu theologians or clergy of these churches, as well as from all scholars interested in this t interest is to deepen the dialogue between the Christian East and West and to reveal diffe to find ways of mutual understanding. Topics will cover all the major theological discipli (biblical theology, practical theology, dogmatics, church history, spirituality, missiolog art, etc.). Topics Special attention will be paid to the following thematic areas: 1. Controversial figures in church history (e.g. Nestorius, Dioscorus, Photios, Mark of Ep of Mopsuestia … ) and reflections on their position in Eastern Catholic theology. 2. Eastern and Oriental theologians and their relationship to the West (e.g. Gregory of Na Nineveh). 3. Historical apologies for unification (e.g. J. Bekkos, Cardinal Bessarion, P. Arcudius, Other thematic areas are: 4. Christology and pneumatology (Theotokos, monophysitism, miaphysitism, filioque). 5. Dogmas proclaimed in the second millennium by the see of Rome (papal primacy, purgatory conception). 6. Eastern sacramental theology (e.g., ex opere operato, number of sacraments, administrat Eucharist to children, ministers of the sacrament of marriage ... ). 7. Council and synodal controversies (e.g. the Council of Constantinople in 880). 8. Consecrated life (monasticism, Western monks working in the East, Eastern Catholic orde and christian ashrams). 9. Spiritual theology and phenomena related to asceticism (e.g. stigmatization). 10. Church visual arts (iconographic traditions, architecture, theology of icons). 11. Liturgical chants (traditional forms, use of instruments …) 12. Liturgy and liturgical issues 13. Eastern canon law 14. Evangelization, missions and theological debates between Christians and non-Christians Catholic milieu. 15. Reformation and reformationist tendencies in the Eastern and Oriental environment. 16. “Traditionalist” Catholicism in the Eastern Catholic Churches. 17. Theology of marriage and mixed marriages. 18. Contemporary challenges in Eastern Catholic theology (e.g.: social doctrine of the Chu environmental issues, ... ). 19. Contemporary christian movements and their relations with eastern and oriental traditi Neocatechumenal Way, Focolare Movement, The charismatic movement, … ) 20. The life, work and legacy of archbishop Josaphat Kuntsevych (this year marks the 400th his violent death). Date and location: · 21.9.2023 at the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University in Prague · 22.9.2023 at the Hussite Theological Faculty of Charles University in Prague Instructions: - The deadline for abstract submission is 31.7.2023. - The recommended length of contribution is max. for 20 minutes. - We prefer personal active participation. If not possible, both passive and active online will be available. - Language: English. In case of explicit interest from active participants, contributions presented in another language. In this case, we require a summary in English. Details are individually. - Conference fees: 20 € - online participation 50 € - active participation We don't want fees to hinder anyone from registering for the conference. In a very challen situation, it is possible to negotiate the amount of conference fees. In case of non-parti conference fee is not refundable. + + + APPLICATION FORM [ URL "https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/1wbkuCIRDRxLI1VEs5Kxbms2r1rZTLvINJUapkD7tTfs/viewform?edit_requested=true"] CONTACT US [ URL "mailto:conference.cuni.23@protonmail.com"] + + + The organizing team for Catholic Theological Faculty: doc. Jaroslav Brož, Th.D. S.S.L. Department of Biblical Sciences and Ancient Languages ThDr. Ondrej Rác Department of Systematic Theology and Philosophy ThLic. Mgr. Jiří Dosoudil JUDr. Alexandra Bejvančická The organizing team for Hussite Theological Faculty: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. Department of Systematical Theology, Theological Ethics and Theological Philosop PhDr. ThDr. Mgr. Miloš David Institute of Eastern Christianity Bc. Dimitrije Vasković Institute of Eastern Christianity