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More than 50 young theologians from 36 churches in 24 countries have answered the WCC's invitation to submit essays addressing the theme: "Making a Difference Together - Prospects for Ecumenism in the 21st Century". The essay contest is part of the programme to commemorate the Council's 60th anniversary in 2008.
55 essays were received in response. Their authors, students and graduates of theology up to the age of 35, come from a broad variety of Christian traditions including Orthodox, Pentecostal, the historic Protestant churches and the Roman Catholic Church. They hale from 24 different countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe, ranging from Belarus to Zimbabwe.
"I am impressed by the academic quality of the essays we received and by the inspiring ideas and reflections they contain," said Douglas L. Chial, WCC programme executive for the coordination of Church and Ecumenical Relations.
The authors of up to six of the best essays will be invited to participate in an international consultation on Ecumenism in the 21st Century, which will take place in January 2009 in Brazil. Other selected essays will be printed by WCC Publications and/or published on the WCC website.
The jury, ten staff members of the WCC and its Ecumenical Institute, will announce its decision in May.
