12 October 2024

Vatican II and Non-Christian Religions: Mission as a Context for Dialogue?

With Gavin G. D’Costa, PhD(Cantab), Emeritus Professor of Catholic Theology, Department of Religion and Theology, Bristol University.


The teachings of the Council on other religions has often been hailed as the move from mission to dialogue. This lecture suggests otherwise. The Council did show a positive appreciation of non-Christian religions, but within the context of both mission and dialogue. This gives us a more balanced picture of the tasks ahead.

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