린드벡과 밴후저의 신학적 접근법 비교 연구: 신학의 공공성 담보와 관련하여

This study investigates which theological approach is most appropriate for securing the public nature of theology in the postmodern era. While many domestic studies address the loss of public engagement due to the privatization of faith, they often proceed in ways similar to public theology and rarely examine what specific theological method can ensure the inherent public character of theology itself. To address this gap, the study compares two major responses to postmodernity: George Lindbeck’s cultural-linguistic approach and Kevin Vanhoozer’s canonical-linguistic approach. Lindbeck’s model, centered on “intratextuality,” emphasizes interpretive and practical conventions within a particular community. However, this inward focus neglects the external expression of theology’s public nature and limits the church’s public role. Vanhoozer’s model critiques these limitations, employing the drama metaphor to present the church as a performer of God’s truth for the world. As a result, his canonical-linguistic approach highlights and secures the public nature of theology more effectively than Lindbeck’s. By contrasting these two approaches, the study reflects on the theological method most suitable for expressing publicness today and anticipates further investigation into a model appropriate to the domestic context.