World Council of Churches Commission on Faith and Order

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The World Council of Churches Commission on Faith and Order is a major ecumenical body that promotes Christian unity through theological dialogue and studies among diverse churches worldwide.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ecumenical commission
organ of the World Council of Churches
theological commission
affiliation World Council of Churches
aimsTo articulate common Christian faith
identify remaining doctrinal differences
provide theological foundations for church unity
support churches in their ecumenical commitments
cooperatesWith member churches of the World Council of Churches
non-member churches engaged in theological dialogue
fieldOfWork Christian unity
doctrinal dialogue
ecclesiology
ecumenical theology
sacramental theology
foundedBy World Council of Churches
hasFocus church structures and ministries
doctrinal consensus
ethical implications of Christian unity
hermeneutics and interpretation of Scripture
sacramental life of the churches
hasMember representatives of Anglican churches
representatives of Old Catholic churches
representatives of Orthodox churches
representatives of Pentecostal churches
representatives of Protestant churches
representatives of other church traditions
theologians from diverse Christian traditions
hasWorkingMethod consultations
plenary meetings
publication of study documents
study groups
language English
other major world languages
partOf World Council of Churches
purpose conduct theological dialogue among churches
foster visible unity of the church
overcome doctrinal divisions among churches
promote Christian unity
study issues of faith and church order
religion Christianity
scope worldwide
shortName Faith and Order Commission
worksOn bilateral and multilateral theological dialogues
convergence texts on key doctrinal issues
studies on baptism, Eucharist and ministry
studies on the nature and mission of the church

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The Ecumenical Review associatedWith World Council of Churches Commission on Faith and Order