한국교회 일치운동에 대한 비판적 성찰

Abstract

The ecumenical movement is a movement pursuing the unity of Christian churches. However, Korean churches have experienced the division of churches because of the ecumenical movement. A movement for the union and unity of churches has become a crucial factor in the conflict and division of Korean churches: The ecumenical movement has become a trauma for Korean churches. The existing studies on the Korean ecumenical movement have taken a historical or institutional approach that focuses on its history and ecumenical institutions, respectively. This article is interested in revealing the whole features of the Korean ecumenical movement. It deals with the Korean ecumenical movement within a historical trajectory, including the theoretical, social, and liturgical aspects. Through this categorical, integrated, and comprehensive approach, the topographic map of the Korean ecumenical movement can be drawn multi-dimensionally and holistically. To achieve this goal, this article consists of three main sections in addition to an introduction and a conclusion. The second section outlines a brief survey of its historical trajectory of the ecumenical movement in Korea. The section three deals with three areas, such as theology, institution and liturgy. Theological aspects including creed and confession, ecumenical institutions and organizations, and liturgical and practical activities including worship and prayer meetings. The forth section deals with the status, features, and prospects of the Korean ecumenical movement. The status of the ecumenical movement is described by three dimensions: the religious topography of Korean religions and Korean Christianity, the leading generation of the ecumenical movement, and the core theme of the ecumenical movement. With a description of six characteristics, the prospect of the Korean ecumenical movement is presented from the perspective of the direction of the ecumenical movement, the new generation of the ecumenical movement, and the ecumenical education.