School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses
Date of Award
1-4-2008
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Theology
Department
School of Theology and Seminary
First Advisor
William J. Cahoy
Second Advisor
Dr. Don E. Saliers
Subject Categories
Religion
Abstract
I argue that the Christian community’s religious language games, particularly liturgical action (theologia prima) and theological reflection (theologia secunda), mutually shape and correct one another. I demonstrate this using Wittgenstein’s philosophical method, adapting his approach to philosophy for theological use. The first part of this essay explains and demonstrates Wittgenstein’s philosophical method. The second part is an application of his method (with my own adaptation of this method for theology) with Christian liturgy as its subject. The third part of this essay discusses ways in which Wittgenstein’s approach might be adapted further in a fruitful way for theological reflection and catechesis.
Recommended Citation
Weber, Michelle Kathleen, "Wittgenstein and Worship: Investigations of Liturgical Language-Games and Their Formative Role in Christian Identity" (2008). School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses. 21.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/sot_papers/21
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