Unveiling the First Volume of the Catholic Handbook Series

Get your handbook today: https://shop.ect.org Gideon Barr and Fr. Cajetan Cuddy discuss the inaugural volume of our Catholic Handbook series. Subscribe to our channel:    / catholictheology   Focusing on the Catholic Handbook Series, this discussion considers its purpose, readership, and alignment with the digital tools serving the universal Church. The conversation addresses the fundamental human call to know God, the distinctive nature of Catholic theology, and the importance of professional standards in shaping the discipline. Gideon Barr and Fr. Cajetan Cuddy affirm theological inquiry as integral to human flourishing and present a roadmap for the series' continued contribution to the Church’s theological mission. ----------------------------------------------- Support the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology: https://www.ectplus.org https://www.ect.org Social Media: Follow us on Instagram:   / ect_catholic   Like us on Facebook:   / ect_catholic   Follow us on X:   / ect_catholic   Get in touch: ECT Email: contact@ect.org ----------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction to the Catholic Handbook Series 01:58 The Purpose and Audience of the Handbook 05:47 The Relationship Between Online Content and Handbooks 10:04 The Argument for Knowability of God 13:55 The Nature of Catholic Theology 17:51 The Role of Professionalization in Theology 22:07 The Importance of Theological Inquiry 25:56 Future Directions for the Catholic Handbook Series