Navigating the expansive realm of Roman Catholicism: A guide for evangelical think tanks
The Rome Scholars and Leaders Network (RSLN), a group dedicated to the study and analysis of Roman Catholicism, recently held its seventh annual event in Rome. The conference, led by scholars and leaders from various countries, focused on evangelical perspectives of Roman Catholicism. This year's event featured discussions and informal conversations that helped participants refine issues and share applications of the various topics to their specific contexts in academic, ecclesial, or missionary service. The event, which was held from [insert date], was an opportunity for scholars and leaders to engage in thoughtful dialogue and explore the complexities of Roman Catholic theology.
One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation of a book entitled 'The Nicene Creed: Can Evangelicals and Catholics Profess It Together?', a collaboration between 11 scholars from the network. The book, which will be published by Australian publisher MatthiasMedia by the end of the year, is an important contribution to evangelical discernment in view of the centenary of the Council of Nicaea, which will be commemorated in 2025. The persons involved in the publication of the book are Matthew D. Kim, Joseph J. Lienhard, and Benjamin H. Quinn.
The conference covered a wide range of topics, including the pillars of the Roman Catholic theological system, Roman Catholicism as a worldview, the Holy Spirit in Reformation theology, lessons from the exchange between Sadoleto and Calvin, Marian apparitions, an evangelical approach to Thomas Aquinas, J. H. Newman's theory of doctrinal development, the dogma of the bodily assumption of Mary, challenges in evangelizing Catholics, reasons some Protestants convert to Catholicism, the theological method of Roman Catholicism, the Catholic theology of priesthood and Eucharist, trends in Catholic missiology, and the beatific vision in Protestant and Catholic theology.
Gavin Ortlund, a North American evangelical apologist, spoke on the theme 'Always be ready: sharing faith today' during the public evening open to Roman evangelical churches. The conference also included a dialogue session with Catholic theologian Prof. Philipp Renczes, demonstrating that evangelical analysis is open to dialogue without practicing 'ecumenical' forms of dialogue.
The RSLN this year included Leonardo De Chirico, Reid Karr, and Clay Kannard as participants, along with professors, PhD students, and leaders in evangelical ministries. Half of the participants were first-time attendees, while the other half were returning scholars.
The RSLN, which is held in Rome, focuses on evangelical analysis of Roman Catholicism and has been an important platform for fostering dialogue and understanding between evangelical and Catholic theologians. The event is a testament to the ongoing efforts to promote dialogue and further theological discourse between the two traditions.
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