Tomáš Halík
Czech Catholic priest, philosopher, and theologian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tomáš Halík (Czech: [ˈtoma:ʒ ˈɦali:k];[1] born 1 June 1948) is a Czech Catholic priest, philosopher, and theologian. He is a professor of sociology at the Charles University in Prague, pastor of the Academic Parish by St. Salvator Church in Prague, and president of the Czech Christian Academy.
Tomáš Halík | |
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Born | (1948-06-01) 1 June 1948 (age 75) |
Alma mater | Charles University in Prague |
Occupation(s) | Priest, philosopher, theologian |
Awards | Cardinal König Prize 2003 Romano Guardini Prize 2010 Templeton Prize 2015 Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland |
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Religion | Christianity |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Ordained | 21 August 1978 (priest) |
Writings | Patience With God Night of the Confessor |
Congregations served | St. Salvator Church, Prague |
Website | www |
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Since 1989, Halík has lectured at universities and international scientific conferences in Europe, the United States, Asia, Australia, Canada, and Southern Africa. He was also a visiting professor at Oxford University, Cambridge University and Harvard University.[2]
He is an author of several books on religion and spirituality and a recipient of numerous awards and prizes including the Templeton Prize,[3] Romano Guardini Prize[4] and an honorary degree from Oxford University.[5] In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI granted him the title of Monsignor Honorary Prelate of His Holiness.[2][6]
As an active member of religious and cultural dissent during Communist era, Halík was appointed by Pope John Paul II as an advisor to the Pontifical Council for Dialogue with Non-Believers in 1992.[2] In the Saint Salvator Church in Prague, he often holds joint prayers and meditations with members of other religions such as Jews, Buddhists,[7] and Muslims.[8] Due to his views on the other religions, on women's ordination, on anti-abortion legislation, his support for registered partnerships (but not gay marriage), and his stance on immigration, he has received both praise and criticism.[9][10]