Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan’s Theology of Life and Synodality: The Korean Inculturation of Ecclesiology from the Second Vatican Council

December 31, 2025Won-Buddhist Thought & Religious Culture

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This analysis explores Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan's theological interpretation of life and its implications for church models post-Vatican II.
Examined Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan's theological framework on human existence and relational ontology.
Analyzed the application of his theological principles in social and ethical practices.
Discussed the alignment of these principles with synodal church structures.
Kim's theology emphasizes relational existence, linking human identity with divine love and life.
His pastoral practices reflect ethical engagement in labor, democratization, and life movements.
The study highlights how Kim's understanding of life supports the principles of synodality—listening, participation, and shared responsibility.

Theologian Kim Sou-hwan advocates for relational and participatory church models, suggesting significant implications for ecclesial practice.

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