11/07/2025 14:00
- 16:15
HALL: Seminar Room 05
Chair:
Gamberini P.
Proponent:
Kern C.,
Zambaldi P.
Speaker:
Kern C.,
Zambaldi P.
Post-theism, post-secularism, and the transformation of Christianity are interconnected concepts that reflect evolving perspectives on God and religion in today's world. Post-theism describes a theological phase or movement that transcends the traditional idea of God. In this context, there is an emphasis on exploring new ways to conceptualize the divine that move beyond conventional theistic definitions, such as understanding God more as an immanent force or principle rather than a transcendent being.
Post-secularism, on the other hand, refers to a stage where secular ideas coexist alongside a renewed interest in religion. In this re-evaluation, secular values recognize that religious beliefs and practices hold lasting importance for many individuals and communities. Rather than religion fading away with modernity, it is adapting and engaging meaningfully with secular culture, especially through a rediscovery of spirituality.
The transformation of Christianity is the process involved in the interaction between post-theism and post-secularism. This process does not imply a full return to a religiously dominated society but instead suggests a reconfiguration where scientific, philosophical, and religious perspectives dynamically interact. Consequently, some expressions of Christianity are evolving, embracing more symbolic, allegorical, or ethical frameworks rather than strictly literal or dogmatic ones.
Our proposal intends to address this complex, ongoing, and profound process that influences contemporary understandings and expressions of the Christian faith.