Lay People in the Asian Church: A Critical Study of the Theology of the Laity in the Documents of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences with Sp - Hardcover

by Peter Nguyen Van Hai (Author)

This book investigates the role of the laity in the Asian Church. It concludes that, for the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, John Paul II, and the Vietnamese Episcopal Conference, lay people have three responsibilities: proclaiming the Gospel, witness of life, and the triple dialogue with the cultures, the religions, and the poor.

Author Biography

Peter Nguyen Van Hai is an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Catholic University, holds a doctorate in theology, a Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in the PhD Thesis, a Master of Public Administration, and Graduate Diplomas in Computing Studies, Librarianship, and Management Sciences.