The diversity of disciplines and topics explored in this book, together with the range of authors from every corner of the globe, bear witness to and show the influence of the theological, academic, and ecclesiastical contributions of Professor Gilles Routhier, dean emeritus of the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies of Université Laval, and Superior General of the Seminary of Quebec.

Gilles Routhier is among the contemporary proponents of a scholarly theology that seeks to reflect on a faith rooted in, and in dialogue with, the culture of its time, particularly intellectual culture. In this way, he unequivocally embodies the model of a scholar. His work, with its sensitivity to the universal character of the Church, and to the global dimension of intellectual and academic work, has been disseminated on every continent. The texts collected in this book cover all the major areas of Gilles Routhier’s work, including the history, hermeneutics, and reactions to the Second Vatican Council, synodality, practical theology, missiology, and ecclesiology.

Par la diversité des disciplines explorées et des sujets abordés ainsi que par l’étendue géographique de la provenance de ses auteurs, ce livre témoigne et rend compte de l’influence de la contribution théologique, universitaire et ecclésiale du professeur Gilles Routhier, doyen émérite de la Faculté de théologie et de sciences religieuses de l’Université Laval et supérieur du Séminaire de Québec.

Gilles Routhier est l’un des représentants contemporains d’une théologie universitaire cherchant à réfléchir à une foi enracinée et en dialogue avec la culture de son temps, tout particulièrement la culture savante. En cela, il correspond indéniablement au modèle authentique du scholar. Très sensible au caractère universel de l’Église et à la dimension internationale du travail intellectuel et universitaire, il a vu ses travaux être diffusés sur tous les continents. Les textes réunis dans ce livre couvrent globalement les grands sujets travaillés par Gilles Routhier　: l’histoire du concile Vatican　II, son herméneutique et sa réception, la synodalité, la théologie pratique, la mission et l’ecclésiologie.

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Philippe Roy-Lysencourt holds doctorates in history and religious studies, and is a professor of the history of modern and contemporary Christianity. His research focuses particularly on the Second Vatican Council, relations between the Catholic Church and Judaism, diplomatic relations of the Holy See, and the religious history of colonial New France.

Yves Guérette holds a doctorate in practical theology, and is a professor of faith formation and practical theology. He is a director of graduate studies in these disciplines in the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies. His research and teaching focus particularly on catechesis, religious adult education, and pastoral governance.