Faith formation in a secular age

Many theologians have focused on faith formation as a means of countering the trend toward disengagement from Christian belief among people today, especially among young adults. Using the insights of Charles Taylor, Andrew Root argues that many such programs are inadequate to the task, because they...

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Published in:Word & world
Main Author: Root, Andrew 1974- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Seminaries [2017]
In: Word & world
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
CH Christianity and Society
Further subjects:B Taylor, Charles, 1931-
B God Activity
B Sacred Space
B Secularization (Religion)
B Young adults Religious life
B Faith
B Civilization, Secular
B Holy, The
B Irreligion
B Faith Development
B Transcendence
B Spiritual Formation
B Belief and doubt
B Secularism
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Summary:Many theologians have focused on faith formation as a means of countering the trend toward disengagement from Christian belief among people today, especially among young adults. Using the insights of Charles Taylor, Andrew Root argues that many such programs are inadequate to the task, because they do not go to the heart of the matter.
ISSN:0275-5270
Contains:Enthalten in: Word & world