Moltmann’s Method of Theology Moltmann is primarily interested in "the content of theology, in its revision in the light of its biblical origin, and in its innovation given the challenges of the present" rather than in the questions of theological method (Meeks 1996, 103). In addition, his development as a theologian has been marked by a restless imagination. Exploration is also one of Moltmann’s methods in doing theology. According to Moltmann he has never done theology in the form of a defense of ancient doctrines or ecclesiastical dogmas. In other words, his way of thinking is experimental—an adventure of ideas. Moreover, he emphasizes the dialogue; therefore, his theological approach to the truth of God is dialogical. That is because Moltmann thinks that truth is to be found in unhindered dialogue rather than in theological systems and assertive dogmatics. (Moltmann 1981, xiii).Thus for him theology is a "common task, and theologians belong also to the communio sanctorum, in which justified sinners and accepted skeptics are gathered" (Meeks 1996, 103). Moreover, Moltmann thinks that Christian theology should be developed in ecumenical fellowship; but, this fellowship always reaches beyond our own present denominational, cultural and political limitations. Therefore, Moltmann has been involved in ecumenical dialogue with Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Jews. For Moltmann theology is imagination for the Kingdom of God in the world and for the world in the Kingdom of God. Imagination for the kingdom of God arises from the passion for the kingdom of God and this passion develops in the community with its Messiah Jesus. In this sense Moltmann is an innovator in theology.
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