Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 18 - Pluralism and Theology

In this episode of Faith and Focus, we dive deep into the challenging and thought-provoking topic of Religious Pluralism and Theology. We explore how Christian thought responds to the existence of multiple world religions, and what this means for salvation, truth, and mission.

We unpack the key positions:

• Exclusivism – Salvation through Christ alone (e.g., Karl Barth)

• Inclusivism – Christ as the means of salvation, but not limited to explicit belief (e.g., Karl Rahner’s anonymous Christians)

• Pluralism – Many paths to God (e.g., John Hick and theological relativism)

We’ll discuss:

• The role of interfaith dialogue (the Catholic Church’s Redemptoris Missio)

• The implications of pluralism for Christian doctrine and evangelism

• Key philosophical and theological critiques of each position

With clear explanations, key scholars, and exam-ready insights, this episode equips you to handle one of the most complex topics in the Developments in Christian Thought unit.

🎧 Perfect for revision or reflection, this episode brings clarity to the conversation around Christianity in a multifaith world.

 

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