1. Term

Theology of religions is a relatively new theological discipline that “attempts to account theologically for the meaning and value of other religions” (V.-M. Kärkkäinen 2003, 20). It studies the various religious traditions from the perspective of Christian faith and its foundational affirmation concerning Jesus Christ. Other terms have been suggested: “theologies of religions” (P. F. Knitter) or “theology of religious pluralism” …