FOCUS https://journal.unpar.ac.id/index.php/focus <p><a href="https://journal.unpar.ac.id/index.php/focus/index">FOCUS</a> is an open access journal covering multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and trans-disciplinary studies of religion in the field of contemporary transformative theology. Transformative theology is a field of study that examines logically the doctrines of faith in religions that are connected to the context of the problems of contemporary society in this world. However, the scope of theological perspective also includes studies related to aspects of spirituality, philosophy, religion, psychology, sociology, arts and culture which have a research focus to make a scientific contribution in answering contemporary multi-religious and multi-cultural humanitarian issues. <a href="https://journal.unpar.ac.id/index.php/focus/about">Read more</a></p> en-US focus@unpar.ac.id (R.F. Bhanu Viktorahadi) bti@unpar.ac.id (admin BTI) Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:40:53 +0700 OJS 3.2.1.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Toward a More Hospitable Church https://journal.unpar.ac.id/index.php/focus/article/view/8494 <p>This article explores the interconnection between the phenomenon of migration and ecclesiology by analyzing the thoughts of Bernard Lonergan (1904-1984) and Peter C. Phan (1943- …). Utilizing qualitative method and literature study, this research seeks to elucidate how Lonergan’s idea of historical consciousness and Phan’s theological-ecclesiological reflection upon the Church could bring about a fresh understanding of the Church which is more hospitable and hence more inclusive. This is certainly not an easy task as the Church has undergone a lot of dynamics. Looking back at the history of this more-than-two-thousand-year-old institution, one will find that it is indeed a history laden with accounts of migrations. Consequently, while Phan’s project of doing a theological reflection on migration can pave the way towards a more hospitable Church, Lonergan’s proposal to resort to historical consciousness may serve as the key element in ecclesiology.</p> Thomas Kristiatmo Copyright (c) 2024 Thomas Kristiatmo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 https://journal.unpar.ac.id/index.php/focus/article/view/8494 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0700