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The Clown of the Sciences

Theology at the Secular University

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The Clown of the Sciences

Theology at the Secular University

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This article addresses the question of the role of theology and theologians in a secular environment, such as a university. Due to social changes theology is no longer the self-evident ‘Queen of the Sciences’, but is challenged to review its position among sciences, which often look with suspicion at its purposes. Instead of calling to reclaim the throne, and drawing on the historical figure of the Fool, it is argued that theology (or, rather theologians) should redress themselves as ‘Clowns of the Sciences’. By way of a conversation with the propositions of James McClendon and Stanley Hauerwas, a comic framework is set out that makes fun of the Queen, and thereby allows theology to participate by its oddity. Towards the end, and with the assistance of the prophet Jonah, a preliminary outline is made of the Clown’s Speech.

OrganisatieChristelijke Hogeschool Ede
OpleidingTheologie
Gepubliceerd inJournal of European Baptist Studies Vol. 19, Uitgave: 1, Pagina's: 9-26
Datum2019-06-24
TypeArtikel
TaalEngels

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