This source delves into the theological methodologies of Paul Tillich and David Tracy, particularly their "theology of correlation," which explores the relationship between Christian faith and contemporary culture. It highlights Tillich's "dialectical correlation," where human existential questions are met with theological answers derived from Christian tradition, often through symbols and the concept of God as the Ground of Being. In contrast, the text introduces Tracy's "analogical imagination" and "revised correlational method," which propose a mutually critical dialogue between theology and culture, embracing pluralism and acknowledging that both sides can offer questions and answers. The core distinction lies in Tillich's emphasis on theology providing transcendent answers to universal human anxieties, versus Tracy's more reciprocal, inclusive approach that seeks "similarities-in-difference" across diverse cultural expressions and addresses multiple "publics" (church, academy, society).
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