Identifying Diversity for Promoting Unity
A Liturgical and Systematic Theological Exploration of Involved Risks
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21398850 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hilton Scott (0000-0002-9582-9481, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 256-269 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studia Liturgica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0039-3207 • E-ISSN: 2517-4797 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00393207241259743 |
| OpenAlex | W4400984713 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
Risk denotes uncertainty; something that cannot be controlled or planned for. Such uncertainties can be opportunities or threats that positively or negatively affect an intended outcome. Therefore, there is the question: what are the risks involved when identifying difference, and marking it as “diversity” for the purpose of promoting “unity”—ecumenically and in worship? This article intends to explore the risks of identifying difference(s) and/or acknowledging diversity when promoting unity (as well as inclusivity and equality) in liturgy, worship, and liturgical renewal. Furthermore, this article explores the terminology unity and diversity from the fields of liturgical studies and systematic theological ecclesiology with the aim of developing a deeper understanding of what is meant by “unity in diversity,” which includes understanding the concept of the visible and invisible church in relation to ecumenism and unity from a liturgical perspective, as well as the marks of the church
Diversity (politics) · Ecclesiology · Ecumenism · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Linguistics · Liturgy · Perspective (graphical) · Sociology · Terminology · Theology · Unity in diversity · Worship · Anthropology · Christian Theology and Mission · Computer Science · Multicultural Socio-Legal Studies · Philosophy · Religion, Society, and Development
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |