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Remita Nian Permata Zendrato and Meditatio Situmorang. "Fungsi Badan Ke-Esaan Gereja dalam Memperkuat Kesatuan Iman Kristiani." Lumen: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Katekese dan Pastoral 3, no. 2 (2024): 217–29. https://doi.org/10.55606/lumen.v3i2.480.

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This journal explores the role of the Church Unity Body in strengthening the unity of Christian faith. The Church, as the body of Christ composed of various members from diverse backgrounds and traditions, is called to unite in one faith, one teaching, and one way of life aligned with the teachings of Christ. This unity is crucial for maintaining harmony within the community of believers and for addressing social and theological challenges in the modern world.The role of the Church Unity Body is evident through Bible teaching based on enduring truth, participation in sacraments such as Holy Co

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Hamilton, Andrew. "Cyprian and Church Unity." Pacifica: Australasian Theological Studies 8, no. 1 (1995): 9–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1030570x9500800103.

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Cyprian of Carthage is often mentioned in discussions of church unity and at times the impression is that he simply counsels both the avoidance of formal schism and passive obedience to the local bishop. Yet he is a more complex figure than this. His life and writing suggest that when we reflect on the unity of the church we should ask first in quite concrete terms what is demanded by the following of Jesus Christ and the living of the Gospel. When we have identified the contemporary shape of living the Gospel, we need then to ask how we might express it in a harmonious way. Unity with the bis

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Callam, Neville. "Baptists and Church Unity." Ecumenical Review 61, no. 3 (2009): 304–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.2009.00028.x.

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Mayor, Stephen. "Book Reviews : Church Unity." Expository Times 100, no. 4 (1989): 155. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/001452468910000434.

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Corrigan, John. "From Unity to Locality." Church History 80, no. 2 (2011): 363–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0009640711000576.

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In 1932, Shirley Jackson Case, a recent president of the American Society of Church History, summarized the activities of the “The Church History Deputation to the Orient” by rehearsing some of the questions that the visiting scholars asked of their colleagues in Asia. Among those queries were these: “What service is the study of Church History as a whole rendering to Christianity today in your country? Could this service be improved, and, if so, in what practical way?” For Case and others, the study of church history was directly related to the practice of Christianity. To research, publish,

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Ondondo, Emily Ayieta. "Language and the Church in Kenya: Unity, Diversity or Unity in Diversity?" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. IX (2024): 3649–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.8090304.

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Religion is an important aspect of the life of man and the society. This is because it is an important tool for relations within the society. Religion brings unity among people and the society at large. The unity of the church is of utmost importance for Christian religion and is, therefore, non-negotiable given that it determines the church. However, cultural and language differences exist even within churches of the same belief. So, in the church, should diversity violate unity and vice versa? The function of language in the church in the light of unity and diversity is therefore important.

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Siregar, Gerald Moratua. "Meretas Pemikiran Ekumenisme Eka Darmaputera:." Matheteuo: Religious Studies 2, no. 1 (2022): 33–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.52960/m.v2i1.101.

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In Indonesia, concern for the unity of the Church in Indonesia began in the early twentieth century. The ecumenical movement in Indonesia at that time was still being started sporadically by several church associations. Then on May 25, 1950, on the idea of ??several church synods, Dewan Gereja Indonesia (the Indonesian Council of Churches-ICC) was established, which later changed its name to Persekutuan Gereja-gereja di Indonesia (the Communion of Churches in Indonesia-CCI). Today, Persekutuan Gereja-gereja di Indonesia has increased to 95 church synods. On the one hand, the Church needs to be

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Raitt, Jill. "Is Church Unity Possible Today?" Philosophy and Theology 27, no. 2 (2015): 493–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.5840/philtheol201511440.

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Gruchy, John W. "Church Unity and Democratic Transformation." Ecumenical Review 49, no. 3 (1997): 356–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.1997.tb00295.x.

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Ratzinger, Cardinal Joseph. "Culture, Identity and Church Unity." Ecumenical Review 57, no. 3 (2005): 358–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.2005.tb00556.x.

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Hallig, Jason Valeriano. "Catholicization: Towards a Theological Praxis of the Unity of the Church of Jesus Christ in Celebration of the Upcoming 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation." Evangelical Quarterly 88, no. 1 (2016): 22–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/27725472-08801002.

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Jesus’s prayer for unity needs a face. Evangelicals have been accused of a pathological tendency to fragment. And unless the Church addresses its disunity and deals with its calling for unity, both its life and ministry are at risk. Catholicization is an attempt to offer a theological praxis of the unity of the Church, putting emphasis both on theology and its practical relation to the life and ministry of the Church to make its spiritual unity an empirical one. This is a new ‘Reformation’ but this time towards a catholic movement. Catholicization is anchored in and founded upon four ‘distinct

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Suryady, Robertus. "MAKNA PERSATUAN DAN KEPEDULIAN DALAM PERTUMBUHAN GEREJA MULA-MULA BERDASARKAN KISAH PARA RASUL 2:1-47." JURNAL TABGHA 6, no. 1 (2025): 23–33. https://doi.org/10.61768/h0shsd43.

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This research examines the meaning of unity and care in the growth of the early church based on Acts 2:1-47. Unity and care are two fundamental values that become the main foundation in building a healthy, harmonious, and dynamic faith community. This study uses a qualitative-theological approach with literature study as the main method, combining analysis of biblical texts and review of theological literature and previous research on early church growth. The main arguments of this study include: (1) unity as the foundation of church growth that strengthens spiritual and social bonds, (2) care

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Djone, Georges Nicolas, Suwandi D, Toni Hutasoit, Lasino J.W. Putro, and Abdon A. Amtiran. "Analysis of the Concept of a Healthy Church Based on Acts 4:32." East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 1, no. 6 (2022): 973–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v1i6.721.

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This study aims to analyze the concept of a healthy church based on Acts 4:32 and its relevance to the Church today. The method used is qualitative exegesis and data collection through Bible sources, books, and journals that discuss topics as needed. This topic is necessary because many unhealthy churches are now full of divisions. The result: First, a healthy church has unity and unity among its congregations. The Church, in conclusion, is a spiritual institution and belongs to God in essence; it must be fit by showing the characteristics of oneness and unity in the community so that in this

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Gefaell, Pablo. "La divina eucaristia e l’unità della chiesa romena con il Romano Pontefice." Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Theologia Catholica 67, no. 1-2 (2022): 71–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.24193/theol.cath.2022.04.

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"The Divine Eucharist and the unity of the Romanian Church with the Roman Pontiff. The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, indeed present, real and substantial under the species consecrated in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, is inseparable from the mystical body of Christ which is the Church, so that in every valid Eucharistic celebration the Church of Christ is found. The valid celebration of the Eucharist requires, at least from an objective point of view, communion with the whole Church seen as a visible society. This communion is full if it is carried out both emotionally and effectively a

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Paulet, Lucian. "The Holy Spirit Makes the Church One by Making her Catholic, Apostolic, and Holy According to Yves Congar’s Latest Vision." DIALOG TEOLOGIC XXIV, no. 47 (2021): 158–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.53438/yhxc6959.

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Yves Congar’s scholars agree that there is “no “Copernican turn” in his ecclesiological itinerary. While this is true, nonetheless, there is also significant evolution in his ecclesiology. One of the reasons of this progress is due to Congar’s continuously evolving understanding of the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church. Therefore, this article shows Congar’s later pneumatological ecclesiology with regard to the four notes of the Church which are contained in each other. Thus, Congar moved from a mainly Christological position to a more pneumatological one, in three directions. First, if ca

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Panjaitan, Susilawati, and Meditatio Situmorang. "LANGKAH BERSAMA : PERAN MAHASISWA TEOLOGI DALAM MEWUJUDKAN KEESAAN GEREJA." JURNAL KADESI 7, no. 1 (2024): 133–44. https://doi.org/10.54765/ejurnalkadesi.v7i1.109.

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This article is titled "Joint Steps: The Role of Theology Students in Realizing Church Unity." Church unity is a fundamental concept in the Christian faith that emphasizes the importance of unity among various denominations. In an increasingly complex global context, divisions and the emergence of new sects threaten dialogue and cooperation between churches. Therefore, theology students have a crucial role in fighting for unity through the Ecumenical movement. Using a qualitative research method that relies on library data collection, this article investigates how theology students can contrib

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Kim, Andrew J. "Lumen Gentium and Unity in Christ." Ecclesiology 14, no. 1 (2018): 51–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/17455316-01401005.

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This essay contends that Lumen Gentium ( lg ) harmoniously integrates three interrelated but importantly distinct kinds of Christian unity. While the emphasis upon sacramental unity found in Dominus Iesus contrasted with the emphasis upon ecumenical unity developed in Peter Knauer’s influential essay, ‘“katholische Kirche” subsistiert in der “katholischen Kirche”’ may be set in opposition to each other and thus regarded as demonstrative of a lack of coherence in lg , this essay argues that Lumen roots these kinds of unity in the mystical unity between Christ and the Church. The significance of

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Modise, Leepo Johannes. "THE UNIFICATION PROCESS IN THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH (DRC) FAMILY AND UNITING REFORMED CHURCH IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (URCSA): THE CONFESSIONAL BASIS OF THE BELHAR CONFESSION." Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae 42, no. 2 (2016): 30–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2412-4265/388.

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This article consists of five mains parts. Firstly the author gives a brief overview of the history and origin of the Belhar Confession as a corner stone for URCSA’s arguments for church unity. Secondly, the discussion focuses on church unity in general in relation to the Trinity, Eucharist and the Word of God. Church unity is a given, as a fruit of the cross of Christ. Thirdly, the article discusses the unification process within the DRC and URCSA. Fourthly, the author explores the Belhar Confession as the corner stone of church unity from URCSA’s perspective, and the challenges around accept

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Avis, Paul. "Bishops in Communion? The Unity of the Episcopate, the Unity of the Diocese and the Unity of the Church." Ecclesiology 13, no. 3 (2017): 299–323. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/17455316-01303003.

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This article addresses the current state of ecclesiological dissonance in the Church of England and analyses the theological and pastoral issues that are at stake. It tackles the two ecclesiological anomalies that now face the church and compromise its received polity. (a) The College of Bishops includes bishops who are unable to recognise the priestly and episcopal orders of their female colleagues and are unable to be in full sacramental communion with them. This situation raises the question of the ecclesial integrity of the College of Bishops: is there now a single College? (b) Some bishop

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Paas, Stefan. "Boekbespreking: Church Polity, Mission and Unity." NTKR Tijdschrift voor Recht en Religie, no. 2020-2 (November 1, 2020): 233–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.7590/ntkr_2020_014.

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Lin, Peirong. "Strengthening Unity for the Missional Church." International Review of Mission 111, no. 1 (2022): 43–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/irom.12402.

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Deschner, John. "Amsterdam's Vision of Church Unity Today." Ecumenical Review 40, no. 3-4 (1988): 349–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.1988.tb01551.x.

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Heller, Dagmar. "Baptism - the Basis of Church Unity?" Ecumenical Review 50, no. 4 (1998): 480–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.1998.tb00367.x.

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Kurien, Jacob. "Church Unity - Claiming a Common Future." Ecumenical Review 58, no. 1-2 (2006): 118–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.2006.tb00590.x.

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Phiri, Isabel Apawo. "Church Unity: Claiming a Common Future." Ecumenical Review 58, no. 1-2 (2006): 121–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.2006.tb00591.x.

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Scampini, Jorge A. "Church Unity: Claiming a Common Future." Ecumenical Review 58, no. 1-2 (2006): 124–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.2006.tb00592.x.

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Saracco, Norberto. "Church Unity: Claiming a Common Future." Ecumenical Review 58, no. 1-2 (2006): 127–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-6623.2006.tb00593.x.

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Meiring, P. G. J. "Sending en eenheid: ’n Perspektief vanuit die Ned Geref Kerk." Verbum et Ecclesia 12, no. 2 (1991): 292–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ve.v12i2.1041.

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Mission and unity: A Dutch Reformed perspective The decisions on church unity and ecumenical relationships, taken by the Bloemfontein synod of the Dutch Reformed Church (October, 1990) came as a welcome surprise to many and as an unwelcome disappointment to others. The importance of six resolutions adopted by synod, as well as their implications for the mission of the church, are discussed. If Christians were to fulfil their calling in this respect, the author contends, they will have to leant to look in a new way in five directions: at one another; at their own hearts; at new models for unity

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Suang Manik. "Membangun Kesatuan Gereja di Tengah Keberagaman Budaya di Indonesia." Tri Tunggal: Jurnal Pendidikan Kristen dan Katolik 3, no. 1 (2024): 84–92. https://doi.org/10.61132/tritunggal.v3i1.901.

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The Republic of Indonesia is well known as a country with abundant cultural and ethnic diversity, in this case it will also be at once a challenge and an opportunity for church unity. On the one hand, this diversity can be a spiritual richness that enriches church communities, but on the other hand, potential differences can also be a hindrance to unity. This article focuses on efforts to build church unity in the context of cultural diversity in Indonesia. The article will also argue that cultural diversity is not an obstacle, but rather an opportunity to enrich the witness of faith through a

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Klaiber, Walter. "The ministry of reconciliation: why the churches owe the message of reconciliation to a divided world." Caminhos de Diálogo 10, no. 17 (2022): 247–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.7213/cd.a10n17p247-261.

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The theme of the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches reads: Christ's love moves the world to reconciliation and unity. This subject is obviously a lot timelier than those who chose it may have thought. In these days, what would our world need more than reconciliation, peace and unity? And not only the world is in need of reconciliation, but also the Church. Many of the traditional schisms still exist, but even in the family of Orthodox churches which always has been proud of preserving the unity of the Church there is a deep split. One part of it is of the opinion that the allegianc

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Yersi Hotmauli Berutu and Meditatio Situmorang. "Tantangan Oikumene di Asia: Sebuah Kajian Kontekstual." Lumen: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Katekese dan Pastoral 3, no. 2 (2024): 203–16. https://doi.org/10.55606/lumen.v3i2.479.

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Asia as the largest continent with a vast diversity of cultures, religions, and ethnicities presents a unique challenge for the ecumenical movement, which seeks to build unity among Christian churches. the ecumenical movement, which seeks to build unity among Christian churches in the spirit of the unity of faith. in the spirit of the unity of faith. This article examines the various challenges challenges facing the ecumenical movement in Asia, including religious pluralism, different theology, political dynamics, and socio-economic contexts. An understanding of these challenges is important t

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Carter, David. "Holiness and Unity." Holiness 7, no. 2 (2021): 100–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/holiness-2021-0012.

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Abstract Drawing on the International Methodist – Catholic report on The Call to Holiness, this article identifies holiness as both a divine attribute and as a Christian imperative, inextricably linked with the unity of Christians and of humanity. For humanity to be in the image and likeness of this holy God implies a participation in God’s holiness. Because human life is inescapably social, it implies that this holiness must be expressed in social interaction. For the life of the Christian Church to reflect the holiness of God requires a commitment to unity and actions that echo that commitme

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Alexandru, Buzalic. "The Eastern Catholic Churches and the Restoration of Unity Theology." Religions 16, no. 6 (2025): 691. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16060691.

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The Church of Christ is unity in diversity. Around the great centers of diffusion, the rites have been gradually defined as “the liturgical, theological, spiritual and disciplinary patrimony, culture and circumstances of the history of a distinct people, by which its own manner of living the faith is manifested” (Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches can. 28 § 1). At the same time, the necessity of the existence of the sacred ministry for the celebration of the Eucharist and the Sacraments is the basis for the establishment of the hierarchy of bishoprics that are formed ontogenetically and di

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Rayner, Keith. "Australian Anglicanism and Pluralism." Journal of Anglican Studies 1, no. 1 (2003): 46–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/174035530300100104.

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ABSTRACTInitially the Church of England was the one recognized church in Australia. As other churches were established, it became the dominant church among a few others. Subsequently it became one Christian denomination among many. Now it finds itself, with other churches, among a plurality of other faiths. This evolution from singularity to plurality has raised such questions as whether truth is one or many, how unity relates to plurality and how a church conveys its message in a plural society. For Anglicans the intensity of these questions has been heightened by the plurality within Anglica

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ABIMBOLA, Francis Ayodele, Olusegun Olurotimi OLUDARE, and Patrick OSENI. "Role of the Apostolic Church in Peacebuilding and Development in Egbaland." International Journal of Religions and Peacebuilding 1, no. 1 (2025): 209–19. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15082086.

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The role of the Church in peacebuilding is controversial because of its complexity and diverse nature. The subject of how the Church affects a country’s growth and development is fundamentally one that involves many different aspects of society and culture as well as the political system. The paper aimed at examining the mediating role of the church in peacebuilding and unity in Egbaland. The methodology used for this work included historical and analytical approaches. Findings revealed that the Apostolic church has been involved in peacekeeping within the church. It has also been establ

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Of the Journal, Editorial board. "Certificate of the Holy Unity." Ukrainian Religious Studies, no. 81-82 (December 13, 2016): 26–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.32420/2017.81-82.740.

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In the name of the triune God, we are gathered at the next Cathedral in Berenshit, in the church of St.. Mykodlaya, Mitropolit, and bishops of the Greek rite, proclaim to eternal memory: Seeing that the monotony of the Church of God in the gospel and the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ is based on one Peter, as if on a stone, so that the Church of Christ would stand firmly under the rule and leadership of his one, so that in one body there was one head, and in one house only one master and the bearer of God's favor, placed over the people of God, to care for the order and goodness of all, an

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Chapman, David M. "Ecumenism and the Visible Unity of the Church." Ecclesiology 11, no. 3 (2015): 350–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/17455316-01103006.

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This paper traces the origins and subsequent use of the concepts of ‘organic union’ and ‘reconciled diversity’ as alternative descriptions of the visible unity of the Church and the method and goal of ecumenism, with special reference to the documents of the World Council of Churches and a select number of related texts emanating from theological dialogue at a world level. The paper argues: (1) that each of these concepts preserves valuable insights into the unity and diversity of the Church; (2) that the corresponding approaches to inter-church relations and dialogue need not be incompatible

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Hellqvist, Elina. "‘Satis est — Necesse est’." Exchange 44, no. 3 (2015): 270–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1572543x-12341368.

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The task of the current paper is to compare two important, ecclesiological documents to each other, namely, the document The Church of Jesus Christ (cjc, 1994) of the Leuenberg Church Fellowship to the Faith and Order document The Church: Towards a Common Vision (ctcv, 2012). The first one, cjc, outlines an ecclesiology of one, specific confessional church family and church fellowship, in a geographical area. ctcv, on the other hand, reflects the global situation, and seeks to express convergence between churches living in very different societies and cultural spheres. By comparing the two doc

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Baker, Kimberly. "Augustine's Doctrine of the Totus Christus: Reflecting on the Church as Sacrament of Unity." Horizons 37, no. 1 (2010): 7–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0360966900006824.

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ABSTRACTThis article examines Augustine's doctrine of the totus Christus, “the whole Christ” with Christ as Head and the Church as Body. It considers the new identity as Christ that Christians receive in the sacraments of initiation that unite individuals in the Church community, and the sacramental presence of the Church in the world as one of unifying love. This new identity forms the Church for mission as it joins Christ in a mission of love that unites people to one another as it unites them to God. The Church joins Christ in standing in solidarity with those in need, thus radiating Christ

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Cornick, David. "Calvin and the Quest for Christian Unity: An Unexpected Legacy." Ecclesiology 6, no. 3 (2010): 265–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/174553110x518540.

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AbstractThe paper argues that Calvin's reputation hides his work for the unity of the church. His mature ecclesiology was a thoughtful analysis of the catholicity of the church, and as an ecclesiastical statesman he sought to establish bonds of unity where he was able. His legacy could be of contemporary value in his Christocentrism, his lack of dogmatism about church order and his faithful tenacity.

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Murray, Douglas M. "Anglican Recognition of Presbyterian Orders: James Cooper and the Precedent of 1610." Studies in Church History 32 (1996): 455–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0424208400015564.

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One of the foremost advocates of union between the Anglican and Presbyterian Churches at the beginning of this century was James Cooper, Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History in the University of Glasgow from 1898 to 1922. Cooper was the best-known representative within the Church of Scotland of the Scoto-Catholic or high-church movement which was expressed in the formation of the Scottish Church Society in 1892. One of the ‘special objects’ of the Society was the ‘furtherance of Catholic unity in every way consistent with true loyalty to the Church of Scotland’. The realization of cathol

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Putrawan, Bobby Kurnia. "The Contribution of Sociology to Church Leadership." MODERATE: Journal of Religious, Education, and Social 2, no. 1 (2024): 42–54. https://doi.org/10.46362/moderate.v2i1.15.

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This article explores the contribution of sociology to church leadership, particularly in promoting social justice and unity within the Christian community. Sociology plays a crucial role in understanding the social structures, relationships, and dynamics that exist within a church, and how these influence leadership practices. The purpose of this research is to examine how sociological principles can be applied to enhance church leadership, fostering an inclusive environment where justice and equality are central. The research employs a qualitative approach using library research, analyzing t

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Crafford, D. "Johan Heyns as ekumeniese figuur." Verbum et Ecclesia 15, no. 1 (1994): 75–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ve.v15i1.1083.

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Johan Heyns as ecumenical figure The role that Heyns played in ecumenical developments within the Dutch Reformed Church since 1986 is described. He played a leading role in breaking the ecumenical isolation of the Church. In his theology Heyns strongly emphasized the unity and the ecumenical calling of the church. His theological insights in this connection is described and evaluated. Special attention is given to what he said about the pluriformity of the church and about the diversity of confessions and the unity of the church. In conclusion his views on the practice of ecumenism is discusse

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Lela Siska Indriani Samosir and Meditatio Situmorang. "Mahasiswa Teologi Sebagai Agen Perubahan:Upaya Mewujudkan Keesaan Gereja di Era Modern." Sukacita : Jurnal Pendidikan Iman Kristen 2, no. 1 (2025): 214–21. https://doi.org/10.61132/sukacita.v2i1.456.

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This article is titled "The Role of Theology Students as Agents of Change in Realizing Church Unity in the Modern Era." Church unity is a fundamental principle in Christianity that emphasizes the importance of collaboration among denominations. In today's increasingly pluralistic society, divisions and conflicting theological perspectives pose significant challenges to constructive dialogue and cooperation among churches. Therefore, theology students have a significant role in advocating for unity through the Ecumenical movement. Using qualitative research methods that focus on library data co

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Ciascai, Claudiu Marius. "The unity of the Church in Saint Irenaeus’ ecclesiology." Studia Oecumenica 19 (December 23, 2019): 229–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.25167/so.1344.

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The unity of the Church from everywhere has always been of major concern for the early Christians. They understood this unity as an existing and tangible experience, and not as a remote perspective hidden in the uncertainty of the future. Besides, they believed that the unity of the Church can assure the cohesion between the Christian communities, and the communication inside the Christian community was, in its turn, the essential condition that provided the support for, the consolidation and the development of the ecclesiastic unity. The Fathers of the Church have understood the importance of

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Sawa, Przemysław. "Can the Anglican Model Inspire the Renewal of the Catholic Church?" Collectanea Theologica 95, no. 1 (2025): 111–39. https://doi.org/10.21697/ct.2025.95.1.04.

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The article deals with the inspirations for the Catholic Church that may come from the Anglican model. The first part presents the main foundations of the Anglican unity in diversity as well as the indispensable foundations of the Catholic ecclesiology and ways of preserving the unity of the Church. Then the article discusses the means of sanctioning the abundance of paths within the Church, all in real unity. It shows certain Anglican experiences which can be valuable and helpful in the search of ways to renew the Catholic Church. Particularly noteworthy are the co-existence of communities fe

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Gous, A. G. S. "Plaaslike ekumene en die einddoel van die eenheidstrewe." Verbum et Ecclesia 14, no. 1 (1993): 47–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ve.v14i1.1275.

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Local ecumenism and the goal of the ecumenical endeavourAccording to the author the need for local ecumenism arises from the fact that nowadays there is not only the one universal church in many localities as in the early church but a new reality of many churches in one locality - a situation unknown to the Mew Testament. The quest for unity should therefore primarily originate from the local congregation. Gous clarifies the concept “local” and defines the ecumenical activity as such. He describes and evaluates five models for church unity: (i) organic unity, (ii) conciliar fellowship, (iii) r

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Stringfellow, William. "The Unity of the Church as the Witness of the Church." Anglican Theological Review 100, no. 3 (2018): 523–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000332861810000309.

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Pap, Ferenc. "“Unity and Refinement”. Paths and Quests for Organizational and Ceremonial Unity in the First Half of the 20th Century." Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Theologia Reformata Transylvanica 69, Supplement 1 (2024): 20–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.24193/subbtref.69.suppl1.02.

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This article explores the efforts of the Hungarian Reformed Church in the first half of the 20th century to achieve uniformity and refinement in its worship practices. The desire for a unified Hungarian Reformed worship service had been a hallmark of previous centuries, leading to a long journey of development in the 20th century. The standardization of the liturgical praxis aimed to create a sense of shared identity and eliminate historical variations in regional worship practices and customs. The movement for liturgical unity had been ongoing for centuries, with earlier attempts including ch

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Tuchapets, Vasyl. "Ecclesiastical vocation of the UGCC in the light of the theological teaching of John Paul II on the unity of Christian churches." Good Parson: scientific bulletin of Ivano-Frankivsk Academy of John Chrysostom. Theology. Philosophy. History, no. 16 (December 29, 2021): 66–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.52761/2522-1558.2021.16.7.

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The author of the article, on the basis of the theological teaching of John Paul II on the unity of Christian Churches, reveals the subject of the ecclesiastical vocation of the UGCC in the modern era of interchurch relations of Christianity. The object of research is the theological and ecumenical works (encyclicals, epistles, speeches) of John Paul II, Pope in 1978-2000. The immediate subject of research is his theological and historical reflection on the ecclesiastical nature of the UGCC and the mission of this Eastern Catholic Church for the entire universal Church of Christ. Taking into a

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