Religious and Cultural Mediation: A response to the signs of the times

Mária Spišiaková

Authors

Mária Spišiaková Trnava University in Trnava, Faculty of Theology, Department of Christian Philosophy, Bratislava, Slovakia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7434-4303

Keywords:

theological faculty, theology, kairology, dialogue, mediation, conflict, divided society, fraternity, coexistence, education, virtues, common good, communication, understanding

Abstract

Theology and theological faculties not only have a role to play vis-à-vis believers, but they also have a role to play as part of the university and the public sphere. Kairology, as a spiritual diagnosis of the times, is a part of public theology and can contribute to the social common good. It can be helpful in the search for solutions to the problems of our time. One of such solutions represents the bachelor’s programme Religious and Cultural Mediation, which responds to the deep divisions and different conflicts within our communities.

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