THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION FOR WOMEN RELIGIOUS
Keywords:
Critical Theology, Religious Education, Religious Studies, Theological Education, Women ReligiousAbstract
This paper discusses in general the theological education of women religious in the Catholic Church and in particular, the Philippine situation. There is an urgent need for continuous education in the church for the evangelization and catechism of the people so that their faith and life are permeated by the Good News of Jesus. In this educational mission, the church needs to tap the human resources not just of the men but also of women. We need to leave behind our patriarchal mind-set and empower women in the mission. However, this educational mission should not just stick to the traditional and doctrinal aspects of faith but more importantly, the liberating and empowering message of the Reign of God on earth.
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