This workshop will tease out the theological and historical foundations of synodality and explore some of its implications for a vibrant religious life in the United States; particularly, how synodality might inform religious formation.
Recommended reading:
- Synodality: A New Way of Proceeding in the Church by Rafael Luciani
- Reforming the Church: A Synodal Way of Proceeding by Serena Noceti
- Understanding the Synod on Synodality, 2023 Session: A Community of Mutual Empowerment by James Chukwuma Okoye
James Chukwuma Okoye, CSSp, LSS (PIB, Rome, 1975), MA Biblical Languages (Oxford, England, 1977), D.Phil., Targums (Oxford, 1980) is professor emeritus of Old Testament Studies. He was a member of the International Theological Commission (1986-1991) and held the Carroll Stuhlmueller Chair of the Old Testament at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. His latest publications include Understanding the Synod on Synodality, 2023 Session: A Community of Mutual Empowerment, Genesis 12—50: A Narrative Theological Commentary, and “In the Person of Christ": Reflections on Priestly Spirituality. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and chapters in books. Father Okoye is also general editor of the African American Catholic Youth Bible and the editor of Spiritan Horizons.
