RELI 333 Exam 2 Review

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Which of the following best describes the concept of Aggiornamento?

A call for the Church to resist modern society at all costs.
A process of bringing the Church up to date with the modern world. (correct)
A focus on maintaining traditional practices.
An ecumenical movement to unite all Christian denominations.

Black Liberation Theology, as articulated by James Cone, emphasizes the role of Jesus as primarily concerned with the salvation of the soul, separate from social justice.

False (B)

According to Carl Schmitt, what is the fundamental distinction that underlies all political actions and associations?

The distinction between friend and enemy.

The concept of the '__________' refers to the well-being of everyone in a society, encompassing social fairness, safety, and individual prosperity.

Common Good Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theologians with their area of theological focus:

Gustavo Gutiérrez = Liberation Theology Rosemary Radford Ruether = Feminist Theology Karl Barth = Neo-Orthodoxy James Cone = Black Liberation Theology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a core tenet of Liberation Theology?

God has a preferential option for the poor and oppressed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Deutsche Christen opposed aligning the Church with Nazi ideology in Germany.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central focus of Feminist Theology, as articulated by theologians like Elizabeth Johnson and Rosemary Radford Ruether?

To critique patriarchal structures within religious traditions and to reconstruct theology from a feminist perspective. Signup and view all the answers

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, is known for his concept of '__________,' which calls Christians to live out their faith actively and responsibly in the world, even in the face of adversity.

Costly Grace Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their associated figure.

Preferential Option for the Poor = Gustavo Gutiérrez Dangerous Memories = Johann Baptist Metz The Cross and the Lynching Tree = James Cone Social Sin = Catholic Social Teaching Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary critique presented by Postcolonial Theology?

The influence of colonialism on theological thought and practice. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Prosperity Gospel emphasizes social justice and the redistribution of wealth to alleviate poverty.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Johann Baptist Metz, what are 'dangerous memories,' and how do they relate to the task of theology?

Dangerous memories are the memories of suffering and injustice that challenge the status quo and call for transformative action. Signup and view all the answers

The Medellin Conference (1968) was a landmark event in the development of __________ in Latin America.

Liberation Theology Signup and view all the answers

Match these figures with their contributions to political theology:

Dorothy Day = Catholic Worker Movement Karl Marx = Critique of Capitalism Jon Sobrino = Liberation Theology Musa Dube = Postcolonial Feminist Theology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'social sin'?

Sinful structures and systems that perpetuate injustice. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Vatican II primarily aimed to condemn modern society and reaffirm traditional practices without any changes.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Queer Theology, and how does it challenge traditional theological perspectives?

Queer Theology seeks to address the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals within religion. Signup and view all the answers

The '__________' emphasizes the importance of solidarity and community with marginalized people.

Preferential Option for the Poor Signup and view all the answers

Match these principles with Catholic Social Teaching.

Dignity of the Human Person = Every person has inherent worth and dignity. Subsidiarity = Decisions should be made at the lowest possible level. Solidarity = Standing with and advocating for vulnerable people. Care for God's Creation = Responsibility to protect the environment. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Aggiornamento

An Italian word meaning 'bringing up to date' or 'modernization,' used to describe the spirit of renewal and reform during the Second Vatican Council.

Black Liberation Theology

A theological perspective that emphasizes the liberation of Black people from social, political, and economic oppression as central to Christian faith.

Carl Schmitt

A German jurist and political theorist known for his critique of liberalism and his concept of the 'political.'

Common Good

The social conditions that permit people to reach their full human potential and to realize their human dignity.