"Christianity after Christendom: Heretical Perspectives in Philosophical Theology" (Bloomsbury 2023) by Martin Kočí represents a significant intervention in contemporary theological discourse. The book addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing Christian theology today: how to articulate theological thinking in a world where Christianity no longer functions as society's primary interpretative framework. Through engaging with philosophers who have reinterpreted Christianity in the post-Christendom era, Kočí develops an innovative approach that reconceptualizes Christianity not primarily as a religious system but as an existential movement of being in the world. This panel brings together scholars to explore and critically engage with the key arguments and methodological innovations presented in Kočí's work. We will examine how his proposal for theological thinking after Christendom opens new avenues for dialogue between theology, philosophy, and contemporary culture, while also raising important questions about the nature and future of theological discourse. Critical questions for discussion include: How does Kočí's understanding of Christianity as an existential movement rather than a religious system reshape our understanding of theological method? What are the implications of this shift for traditional theological categories and concepts? To what extent does the author's engagement with philosophical reinterpretations of Christianity offer a viable path forward for theology in a post-Christian context? What might be gained or lost in this approach? How does Kočí's work relate to other contemporary attempts to reimagine theology's role in a secular age, such as radical orthodoxy or post-secular theology? What distinctive contributions does his approach offer?

Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies