Title

Questions of Unity, Diversity and Authority in The Church: Towards a Common Vision. Advances and Tools for Ecumenical Dialogue

Authors

Kristin M. Colberg, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2015

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Christianity | Religion

Abstract

This essay examines the treatment of unity, diversity and authority and their interrelation in the World Council of Churches’ document The Church: Towards a Common Vision. It exposits the ways in which the document serves as both the product of significant ecumenical work and a tool for further ecumenical growth. The essay identifies episkopé as a creative avenue that some dialogue teams are pursuing as way to leverage the insights of this document.

Recommended Citation

Colberg, Kristin. "Questions of Unity, Diversity and Authority in The Church: Towards a Common Vision. Advances and Tools for Ecumenical Dialogue." One in Christ 49, no. 2 (July 2015): 204-218.