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Ecclesiological Prerequisites of the permanent Diaconate
Seifert, David ; Kohut, Pavel Vojtěch (referee) ; Sládek, Karel (referee)
Anglická anotace (English annotation) Name of Thesis: The ecclesiological background of the permanent diaconate Key words: The permanent Diaconate, Diacon, Ecclesiology, Models of the Church, Church, Servant, Communio . Abstract: It's not possible to say something theologically about the diaconate, if we haven't said enough about the Church (P. M. Zulehner). We must to search for the model of the Church, which would to be good compatible with the Diaconate. It seems, that it's certainly the communio model, because it designs the image of the Church according to the Holy Trinity mystery, therefore the unity in the plurality of the various charismas and ministries. Such is also the opinion of many theologians (for example Walter Kasper). But we can see, that the mystery of the Church is too rich, that it's necessary to use not only one model, but all models complementarily . Also for the good understanding of the right role of diacon in the Church we must to contemplate all of the main images (or models) of the Church (Church as the institution, as the mystical communion - this includes also the Body of Christ and the people of God, the Church as the Sacrament, as the Herald and the Church as Servant).
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Following Christ in the life and work of St. Faustina Kowalska
Rosová, Kateřina ; Kohut, Pavel Vojtěch (advisor) ; Sládek, Karel (referee)
RESUMÉ ROSOVÁ, Kateřina, Following Christ in the life and work of St. Faustina Kowalska This dissertation, as the title suggests, takes aim at following Christ in the life and work of St. Faustina Kowalska. First, in the biographical part, it presents the life of the saint with particular attention to its Christocentric nature. Lastly, it concentrates on an analysis of Faustina's statements recorded in her diary and correspondance directly related to the topic of following Jesus Christ, and to the search of the specific forms of likening to Christ in the life of the saint. Statements of Sister Faustina about this examined subject and the realization of following Christ were compared with biblical revelation and the documents of the Magisterium. Due to this comparison, a conclusion could be made that St. Faustina's approach of following Christ in the dimensions of fulfilling God's will exhibits the mercy and participation of the Easter Mystery and can become inspirational for today's Christians.
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The prayer of praise and worsship
Rozkopal, Ondřej ; Kohut, Pavel Vojtěch (advisor) ; Sládek, Karel (referee)
The Prayer of Praise and Worship The thesis "The Prayer of Praise and Worship" reflects the present practise of prayer of praise and worship and its development in some Christian communities. It proceeds from general conception (spirituality) of prayer and praise in the Bible and in the history and looks for a definition of the global attitude of praise as an essential dimension of every Christian existence. Keywords: prayer praise worship spirituality charismatic movement
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Ecumenism in Tomáš Špidlík's literary work
Bubníková, Anna ; Červenková, Denisa (advisor) ; Sládek, Karel (referee)
RÉSUMÉ Ecumenism in Tomáš Špidlík's literary work The paper "Ecumenism in Tomáš Špidlík's literary work" aims to introduce the figure of this theologian, Jesuit and cardinal, to acquaint the reader with his view on spirituality of eastern Christianity and particularly with themes concerning ecumenism, of which the author is a prominent exponent. The paper is divided into three parts. The first one deals with ecumenism in terms of historical context. It shows the moments when the church divided and new separate churches were born. It emphasizes the formation of ecumenical movement and the second Vatican council, which was one of the greatest ecclesiological councils and also a council of ecumenism. The second part focuses on the person of cardinal Tomáš Špidlík, his personal growth and circumstances that eventually led him to the eastern spirituality. The third part concerns ecumenism in Tomáš Špidlík's literary work. It concentrates on eastern spirituality in the point of view of T. Špidlík and eastern authors that influenced him. It shows the diversions and connections between western and eastern churches, e.g. the Trinity which examples the unity, and Mary, who is a bridge between the East and the West. Moreover, the paper deals with priority of a free person and prayer of heart, which is the foremost...
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The pedagogy of prayer according to St. Teresa of Jesus (1515-1582)
Bažoutová, Martina ; Kohut, Pavel Vojtěch (advisor) ; Sládek, Karel (referee)
Key concept: Carmel, Pedagogy, mental prayer, Teresa of Jesus, Christian experience, love, humbleness, dispense Short characterization: This diploma theses tells about pedagogy of prayer according saint Teresa of Avila. The theses is divided to three parts. The first part is focused on history context where Teresa grows up and lives. This context has direct influence on her life of mental praying, her personal Christian experience with the Good that she made during prayer. Also this part deals with Teresa's personal perception of prayer, with the meaning of prayer for Teresa and also about the manner how Teresa prays. The second part of theses detailedly describes needed conditions for mental prayer that were important for Teresa and which Teresa taught her sisters in community and more described in her book The Way of Perfection. It is mainly mutual love, dispense from all created and real humbleness. The third part treats of connection interior prayer and Christian live and there are practical recommendation according saint Teresa of Jesus, what we shall to do when we would like to have practice in mental prayer with progress.
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Biblical foundations of ecological spirituality
Beňušková, Lucia ; Sládek, Karel (advisor) ; Štica, Petr (referee)
Dissertation "Biblical foundations of ecological spirituality" is an attempt to answer the need for exploration of the signs of our times - devastation of our existing environment caused by an estrangement of humanity from nature, resulting from alienation from God and human beings. Similarly, it is a reaction to the criticism of the Christianity incited by ecologists and naturalists. Dissertation's positum consists of exegesis of the fundamental biblical texts referring to creation of the world and humanity, their following reinterpretation emerging from the stimuli of naturalists and ecologists. Application of the specific solution can be inspired by some of the patterns of ecologically lived spirituality from the Christian history, resulting in the concept of particular theological models. These models represent the synthesis of ethics, ecology and theology. Realisation of the ecological spirituality is outlined in some of the theological aspects of faith of the practising Christian. Harmony of practice of the Christian spirituality and the eco-awareness facilitates the journey towards the renewal of the fundamental relationship God - humanity and nature and at the same time solves the ecological crisis of the secular society. Key words: Ecological Spirituality Relationship Biblical message...
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The Concept of Freedom of Nikolai Berdyaev
Šimek, Vojtěch ; Sládek, Karel (advisor) ; Bartoň, Josef (referee)
Anglická anotace The Concept of Freedom of Nikolai Berdyaev The present work focuses on the concept of freedom of Russian religious philosopher Nikolai Berdyaev, whose work dates back to the first half of the 20th century. The thinker was expelled from Russia by Lenin's regime in 1922 and died in France in 1948. Berdyaev's concept of freedom stems from his introspective and intuitive approach while undervaluating and deliberately overpassing the significance of rationality. In this concept, an important role is played by the idea of objectification, which, according to Berdyaev, is the gnoseological interpretation of the original sin and the fallen state of the world. Liberation comes from the world of spirit, which is put into contrast to the world of nature and necessity. Objectification (thesis) and the freedom of spirit (antithesis) find their synthesis in a creative act, which is a divine-human act. In Berdyaev's concept, freedom is absolutised, growing from the meontic principle. God himself is drawn into the mystery and tragedy of freedom. Berdyaev's freedom achieves its completion in the concept of active eschatologism. God together with the man defeats the evil stemming from the meontic principle. The present work looks upon Berdyaev's concept of freedom from the point of view of Christian and...
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The spiritual life of a lay male. Theological and psychological base, social transformations and expectations
Šmídek, Martin ; Kohut, Pavel Vojtěch (advisor) ; Sládek, Karel (referee)
Title : Spiritual life of a male laic. Theological and psychological base, social metamorphosis and expectations. Keywords : male spirituality, masculinity, marriage life, gender studies, spiritual theology. Annotation : Spiritual life of a man living in a marriage is explored from various points of view. Studying biblical narratives about the creation of man showed constitutive differences between male and female, as well as their special symmetry connected with life roles. Differences in Jesus' behaviour towards a man or a woman were observed and classified. Notion of "social womb" used in family psychotherapy was generalized to suit the description of a male spiritual life in the context of a marriage and family life. Metamorphosis of a father's status in history was briefly shown and focus was made on contemporary situation. Influences of feminism and gender studies were also explored. Statistical surveys showing significant diminution of Christianity in the Czech Republic lead to the idea of "latent spirituality" which was proposed for the sake of possibility to study the early stages of a male's belief. Examples of feedback loops among biological, psychological and spiritual processes were shown in their positive and negative roles.
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