Theology Day
Discipleship? Ministry? What They Are and How They Are Related.
In her new book, Introducing the Practice of Ministry, Kathleen Cahalan argues that the call to discipleship is the fundamental vocation of all Christians and that ministry exists in the churches to serve the life of discipleship. But some ask, “What is discipleship and what is ministry? How can we understand what our roles are? What is shared and what is distinctive about these vocations? Why should we concern ourselves with these vocations?” This session will examine a theology of vocation as it relates to both discipleship and ministry.
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Kathleen Cahalan, Ph. D.
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Kathleen A. Cahalan is a professor of Theology at Saint John’s School of Theology∙Seminary and Director of Collegeville Institute Seminars.
She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago Divinity School. Cahalan is the author of Introducing the Practice of Ministry (Liturgical Press, 2010), and Formed in the Image of Christ: The Sacramental-Moral Theology of Bernard Häring (Liturgical Press, 2004), which was awarded second place for theology in the 2005 Catholic Press Awards.
Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John's School of Theology·Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.
There is no fee for Theology Day, but registration is required. Free-will offerings and gifts to support the mission of the School of Theology·Seminary are gratefully accepted.