Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching

The Roman Catholic Church has a strong tradition of social teaching on peace, but it is not widely known. Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching aims to make this tradition better known and understood and to encourage its continued development in light of the lived experience of Catholics engaged in peacebuilding and conflict transformation worldwide. The book analyzes the development of Catholic social teaching on peace and engages in constructive theological work to support the efforts of Catholic peacebuilders and respond to the distinctive challenges of contemporary conflict.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press

The Roman Catholic Church, with its vast global reach, centralized organization, and over 1.4 billion members, possesses immense potential to be a significant force in global peacemaking. However, its robust tradition of social teaching on peace remains relatively unknown despite its immense significance. In her book, Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching, Theodora Hawksley aims to enhance the awareness and understanding of this tradition, while also encouraging its continued development in light of the lived experiences of Catholic peacebuilders and conflict transformation practitioners worldwide.

The first part of the book delves into the historical development of Catholic social teaching on peace, tracing its roots from the time of the early Church fathers to the present. It highlights key tensions and areas that require further refinement and growth. The second part engages in constructive theological work, exploring how the existing tradition can be further developed to support the efforts of Catholic peacebuilders and address the unique challenges of contemporary conflict.

Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching stands as a groundbreaking scholarly monograph, dedicated exclusively to theology, ethics, and peacebuilding. It appeals to students and academics specializing in Catholic social teaching and peacebuilding, as well as practitioners of Catholic peacebuilding and individuals with a general interest in religion and peacebuilding. By examining the intersection of faith, ethics, and peacebuilding, this book offers valuable insights and perspectives that can contribute to the ongoing efforts of promoting peace and justice in the world.

Weight: 502g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780268108465