Lived Catholicism: A Roundtable Discussion

What is it about?

Catholicism is often studied from a theological perspective, exploring beliefs and practices from the starting point of Church teaching. A Lived Catholicism approach explores the realities of people's lives, and the ways in which they negotiate, craft and even subvert official norms to make sense of it in their lives.

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Why is it important?

In this article, the basis for a Lived Catholicism approach is rigorously explored by scholars from the fields of theology, sociology, history and anthropology. Both methodological and epistemological aspects are examined. Does Lived Catholicism have the potential to generate new categories for the study of Catholicism? How does it situate itself in relation to the institutional Church? What can we expect for the study of Lived Catholicism going forward?