Category: Anselm

20 March 2018 meeting: Discourse on the concept of Collegiality

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Collegiality is a common concept in the pastoral life of the church and has a different definition in different denominations. The Roman Catholic tradition defines collegiality as “the Pope is governing the Church in collaboration with the bishops of the local Churches, respecting their proper autonomy”. It is, however, a very dynamic concept that presented itself in a different light after the Vatican II.
In this session of the Anselm Study Circle of (20th March 2018), we will discuss the historical background and the influence of Vatican II in redefining the concept of collegiality, as in the “LUMEN GENTIUM” of 1964.
The materials for this session are published by many theologians, especially in the first issue the journal Concilium (January 1965) which can be a good source of discussing the subject of collegiality. (See below).

Here are some links to background information:

  1. Some information about the concept of Collegiality
  2. Collegiality: The Church’s Pandora’s Box
  3. Collegiality in the Catholic Church
  4. Pastoral Collegiality and Accountability in Calvin’s GenevaInterview with Cardinal Ratzinger on Communion and Episcopal Collegiality

Some papers to read, (Please read at least one paper)

  1. The Church: The People of God YVES CONGAR
  2. The Pastoral Implications of Episcopal Collegiality Joseph Ratzinger
  3. The Principle of Collegiality By Philip C. L. Gray
  4. The Uncertain Future Of Collegiality
  5. Some Considerations on Collegiality and Synodality in the Light of Lumen Gentium Primacy
  6. In Collegiality The Primacy Of The Pope And The Unity Of The People Of God By Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
  7.  Primacy And Collegiality In The Works Of Joseph Ratzinger by • Richard G. DeClue

If you want to read “Lumen gentium,” the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church”, which is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council. First Published in 1964. Chapter 3 discusses the concept of collegiality.

We hope these materials will be good sources for discussion, please select and read as much as you can (at least one).

13 December 2017 meeting

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  • Date and time: meeting will be on the Wednesday 13 December 2017 at 6:30 PM
  • Location: Upper Room (above the sacristy of St Thomas RC church).

the following  papers  (all published in Communio), will be discussed

  1. The Primacy of The Pope and The Unity of The People of God    by Joseph Ratzinger
  2. Difficulties Confronting the Faith in Europe Today • Joseph Ratzinger 
  3.  3. Divorce and Remarriage in The Early Church: Some Reflections on Historical Methodology by Henri Crouzel

 

 

 

Anselm Study Circle

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  • This new study circle /Group gathers to discuss and debate all theological and philosophical issues. Its purpose is to nurture a greater understanding and appreciation of difficult concepts and terminology; learning of emerging ideas and sentiments of the theology, philosophy, and Christian faith and the application of its rules to the contemporary world.
  • This is an open and free discussion forum, and not doctrinal; all in a relaxed setting.
  • The suggested format is to discuss selected articles published in theological or philosophical scholarly journals in particular Communio or Concilium.
  • We link this group with St Anselm, our Canterbury Doctor of the church and one of the prominent medieval theologian.
  • The meeting will be of special appeal to those with interest in Theology, philosophy and the study of religious faith, practice, and experience. It is especially suited for academic staff, teachers, research associates, undergraduate and graduate students and interested laypersons who wish to discuss theological and philosophical topics in some depth.
  • We suggest meeting once every two months (6 times per years) for 1.5 to two hours.
  • The suggestion for the first meeting is on Monday 2nd October 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Upper Room at  St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church. We will discuss our modus operandi and how to run this group at the first meeting.
  • If you are interested, please email Prof Ghazwan Butrous G.butrous@kent.ac.uk expressing your interest in attending, and your special interest in the subject.