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by Tracey Rowland (Author)
Founded in the early 1970s by Henri de Lubac, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Joseph Ratzinger, among others, the Communio school of theology emerged as a response to the theological currents following the Second Vatican Council. More a dynamic sensibility than a school of thought in the strict sense, Communio theology seeks to harmonize critical theological pairings--nature and grace, Scripture and Tradition, faith and reason--through dialogue rooted in deep international friendships and shared commitment to the Church.
In Introducing Communio Theology, Tracey Rowland offers an accessible yet profound exploration of this influential theological movement. Delving into the contributions of key Communio scholars over the past fifty years, she examines pressing theological questions such as the reception of Vatican II, the understanding of Tradition, scriptural inspiration and exegesis, moral theology in the modern world, feminism, the nature of priesthood, contemporary ecological concerns, and the causes of secularism within the cultures of modernity and postmodernity.
With clarity and insight, Rowland illuminates the enduring relevance of Communio theology for the Church of today, inviting readers into this rich tradition of thought to nourish the intellectual lives of Catholics for generations to come.
Author Biography
Tracey Rowland holds the St. John Paul II Chair of Theology at the University of Notre Dame (Australia). She received her PhD from the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, and her STL and STD degrees from the Pontifical Lateran University. She also holds degrees in law and government from the University of Queensland and philosophy from the University of Melbourne. She was a member of the Ninth International Theological Commission and is currently a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. In 2020, she won the Ratzinger Prize for Theology. She is the series editor of Joseph Ratzinger: Collected Works.
