Developments in the Internal Affairs of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem in the Aftermath of the Bulgarian Schism (1872–1877) by Maria Litina

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Issues of International and Interchurch Relations in the Work of Holy Council 1917–1918 of the Orthodox Russian Church by A. I. Mramornov

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Ekumenizm na drodze przemian: problemy i wyzwania by Tadeusz Kałużny

“…The author of the article has aimed at briefly outlining the present situation of the ecumenical movement. In the course of the reflection, he states that in the history of the ecumenical movement, the period of initial enthusiasm and dynamic development has given place to a period in which difficulties are experienced. …”
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Ruski mir by Dymitr Romanowski

“…It discusses key concepts of this new ideology, such as a new church-state synthesis, defense of traditional values, and a new ecumenism. Additionally, it explores the synthesis of nation and religion in the new Eurasian concept, the relationship between political revival and the recovery of lost territories, and attempts to rebuild national unity and restore a holistic approach to tradition and history. …”
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Die verhouding van die godsdienste tot mekaar. Hoër konsensus, godsdiensekumene en dialoog van nader bekijk. by P. Verster

“…Heinrich Ott stands for maximum consensus, Hans Küng for religious ecumenism and Dawid J Bosch for dialogue. These viewpoints are judged and it is shown that reconciliation is crucial to the relationship among religions. …”
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Religions as a source of (dis)order by J. Urbaniak

“…This paper seeks to explore those and similar questions by means of elaborating on religions as potential contributors to a global ecumenism. Building upon insights of Charles Taylor and Hans Küng, I show in what sense the world religions can be considered the source of order as well as disorder and how the plurality of religiouslybased “orders” can be accepted and embraced with trust rather than suspicion. …”
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Reflection on the theology of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) by J. Corkery

“…A brief treatment is then offered of how these theological forefathers are reflected in his work and, following this, Reformation “flavours” shown to have been present in his writings are traced, briefly, through examining three areas of his thought: ethics, his theology of political life, and ecumenism. The purpose of the article is to indicate, in an incipient way for an audience largely of the Reformed tradition, that Ratzinger is not as distant from their theological concerns as might easily be imagined. …”
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The crown of the Regina Scientiarum in South Africa by Erna Oliver, Willem H. Oliver

“…The question is if Faculties of Theology still have or deserve that title in a democratic South Africa within the metamodern era filled with ecumenism. In this article, suggestions are given as to assure that Theology keeps her title, at least in South Africa.…”
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Hierarchy of truths revisited by E. J. Echeverria

“… This article explores the ecumenical significance of the notion of hierarchy of truths introduced at the Second Vatican Council. …”
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The Heidelberg Catechism and the church by E. A. J. G. van der Borght

“… What is the ecumenical potential and what are the limitations of the teaching on the church in the Heidelberg Catechism 450 years after its publication? …”
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"One in Christ": Fedsem spiritualities of solidarity by G. A. Duncan

“…This was conveyed by means of various forms of denominational and ecumenical solidarity as an expression of Christian love. …”
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Confessing church today? by D.J. Smit

“…The article responds to the question from Reformed ecumenical circles regarding what it could mean to be a confessing church today. …”
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Freiheit zu ökumenischer eucharistischer gastfreundschaft/zur offenen kommunion by H. H. Eßer

“… The paper is pleading for ecumenical liberty in favour of an epicletic-pneumatological understanding of the Lord’s Supper. …”
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"Unity that sanctifies diversity". Cottesloe revisited by E. van der Borght

“… The Cottesloe Consultation (1960) is an important milestone in the ecumenical struggle against apartheid and racism in general. …”
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Reseña: La tierra de la Españas. Visiones de la Península Ibérica by Juan Francisco Ojeda-Rivera

“…Visiones de la Península Ibérica. Sevilla: Ecúmene Ediciones, 432 pp.…”
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Reseña: La tierra de la Españas. Visiones de la Península Ibérica by Juan Francisco Ojeda-Rivera

“…Visiones de la Península Ibérica. Sevilla: Ecúmene Ediciones, 432 pp.…”
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Die teologiese en morele regverdiging van apartheid en 'n status confessionis by P. J. Strauss

“… Both the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the — then — Reformed Ecumenical Synod (RES) eventually declared a status confessionis against the theological and moral justification of apartheid. …”
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The “Miss Curvy Uganda” pageant: representation, commodification and exploitation of women’s bodies by Francis Akena, Adyanga

“…The proposal drew sharp criticisms that appeared in the national media, ecumenical community gatherings, and public forums across the country. …”
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The conception of the circle of concerned African women theologians: is it African or Western? by R. N. Fiedler, J. W. Hofmeyr

“…This is in keeping with the agenda of the Circle, namely to liberate women in the church and in society. The ecumenical bodies merely provided the structures within which the Circle was organized. …”
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PLAYFUL SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: TOWARD TRANSFORMING ACTION by A. Stavnichuk

“…This article also provides some examples for undertaking systematic theology in a playful way by using the present ecumenical discourse of the World Council of Churches (WCC) on transforming spirituality. …”
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