Church and the modern world
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Church and the modern world is a theological theme, especially prominent in the Second Vatican Council, that explores how the Catholic Church understands and engages contemporary human society, culture, and challenges.
All labels observed (2)
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| Church and the modern world canonical | 1 |
| Church in the modern world | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Church and the modern world Context triple: [Part I: The Church and Man’s Calling, subject, Church and the modern world]
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A.
The Faith of the Christian Church
The Faith of the Christian Church is a 20th-century theological work by Swedish bishop and theologian Gustaf Aulén that systematically presents and interprets the central doctrines of historic Christian faith.
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B.
Short History of the Christian Church
Short History of the Christian Church is a concise historical survey of Christianity written by theologian and church historian John Fletcher Hurst.
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Outlines of Church History
Outlines of Church History is a concise historical survey of Christianity written by American Methodist bishop and church historian John Fletcher Hurst.
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Christian Mission in the Modern World
"Christian Mission in the Modern World" is a widely influential book by theologian John Stott that explores the nature, scope, and contemporary relevance of Christian mission.
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The Eschatological Nature of the Pilgrim Church and Its Union with the Heavenly Church
"The Eschatological Nature of the Pilgrim Church and Its Union with the Heavenly Church" is a chapter of the Second Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution *Lumen Gentium* that explains how the Church on earth is oriented toward and mysteriously united with the Church in heaven in view of its final destiny.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Church and the modern world Target entity description: Church and the modern world is a theological theme, especially prominent in the Second Vatican Council, that explores how the Catholic Church understands and engages contemporary human society, culture, and challenges.
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A.
The Faith of the Christian Church
The Faith of the Christian Church is a 20th-century theological work by Swedish bishop and theologian Gustaf Aulén that systematically presents and interprets the central doctrines of historic Christian faith.
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B.
Short History of the Christian Church
Short History of the Christian Church is a concise historical survey of Christianity written by theologian and church historian John Fletcher Hurst.
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C.
Outlines of Church History
Outlines of Church History is a concise historical survey of Christianity written by American Methodist bishop and church historian John Fletcher Hurst.
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D.
Christian Mission in the Modern World
"Christian Mission in the Modern World" is a widely influential book by theologian John Stott that explores the nature, scope, and contemporary relevance of Christian mission.
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E.
The Eschatological Nature of the Pilgrim Church and Its Union with the Heavenly Church
"The Eschatological Nature of the Pilgrim Church and Its Union with the Heavenly Church" is a chapter of the Second Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution *Lumen Gentium* that explains how the Church on earth is oriented toward and mysteriously united with the Church in heaven in view of its final destiny.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
theme in ecclesiology
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theme of Second Vatican Council ⓘ theological theme ⓘ |
| addresses |
atheism and religious indifference
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culture and the arts ⓘ economic inequality ⓘ globalization ⓘ human rights ⓘ marriage and family in contemporary culture ⓘ political life and the common good ⓘ role of laity in the world ⓘ secularization ⓘ technological and scientific progress ⓘ war and peace ⓘ |
| affirms |
autonomy of earthly realities properly understood
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dignity of conscience ⓘ social nature of the human person ⓘ universal call to holiness lived in the world ⓘ |
| centralText |
Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World
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linked to:
Gaudium et Spes
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| developedInPeriod | 1962–1965 ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
dialogue rather than confrontation with modernity
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pastoral rather than purely doctrinal approach ⓘ reading the signs of the times in the light of the Gospel ⓘ solidarity with the human family ⓘ |
| hasKeyDocument |
Apostolicam Actuositatem
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Dignitatis Humanae ⓘ Gaudium et Spes ⓘ Lumen Gentium ⓘ |
| influences |
Catholic approaches to interreligious dialogue
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Catholic engagement in human rights discourse ⓘ Catholic participation in ecumenical dialogue ⓘ post–Vatican II Catholic social teaching ⓘ |
| isAbout |
dialogue between the Church and the modern world
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engagement of the Church with modern culture ⓘ evangelization in modern culture ⓘ human dignity in contemporary society ⓘ pastoral mission of the Church in contemporary times ⓘ relationship between the Catholic Church and contemporary society ⓘ religious freedom in contemporary society ⓘ role of the Church in public life ⓘ signs of the times ⓘ social justice in modern contexts ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Catholic social teaching
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aggiornamento ⓘ pastoral theology ⓘ |
| seeksTo |
integrate faith and contemporary culture
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present Christian doctrine in a way accessible to modern people ⓘ renew the Church’s pastoral practice ⓘ |
| wasArticulatedAt | Second Vatican Council ⓘ |
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Subject: Church and the modern world Description of subject: Church and the modern world is a theological theme, especially prominent in the Second Vatican Council, that explores how the Catholic Church understands and engages contemporary human society, culture, and challenges.
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linked to: Church and the modern world