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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 September 2014
Theology has a problem Justifying itself to its students as well as to itself. Its proper role is to bring the student to a deeper Christian faith experience. Two methods for doing this are the “general religious experience” approach and the method which concentrates on the uniqueness of Christ and his message and an interpersonal encounter with him. The latter method is preferred, and has proven most useful in rekindling the faith among college students.
1 Callahan, Daniel, “Theology and the Layman,” in Callahan, Daniel, Scott, William S. J., and Shea, F. X. S. J., The Role of Theology in the University (Milwaukee: Bruce, 1967), pp. 1–2.Google Scholar
2 McBrien, Richard P. defines theology as “the scientific and systematic reflection of the Church upon her faith.” It gives us “a greater understanding of what we already believe” (Do We Need the Church? [New York: Harper & Row, 1969], p. 21).Google Scholar
