Theology of workNew perspectives

  1. Gregorio Guitián 1
  2. Ana-Marta González
  1. 1 University of Navarra. School of Theology Pamplona. España
Revista:
Scripta theologica: revista de la Facultad de Teología de la Universidad de Navarra

ISSN: 0036-9764

Ano de publicación: 2022

Volume: 54

Fascículo: 3

Páxinas: 757-787

Tipo: Artigo

DOI: 10.15581/006.54.3.757-787 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso aberto editor

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Resumo

The recent evolution of human work seems to signal a change of epoch that presents a challenge for theology. We urgently need a theological reflection that contributes, together with the other sciences, to addressing the challenges of contemporary work from a fully human perspective. This article justifies and presents a research project on recent theology of work which constitutes a starting point for the task mentioned. The article begins with a description of the present labor situation in the world and future prospects. Then, in the second part, it presents a preliminary review of recent theological literature in the fields of dogmatic, biblical, moral, and spiritual (practical) theology, pointing out possible avenues for further exploration. Some theological categories that can help respond to current challenges are suggested.

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