general3 papersavg year 1981weak evidence

The existing literature on the concept of mission

Research gap analysis derived from 3 general papers in our local library.

The gap

The existing literature on the concept of mission in the Catholic Church does not fully capture its historical and theological development. There is a need for a deeper understanding of the implications of the Vatican II and the Document Fi

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1963 and 2026, spanning 2 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

  • STRUCTURES FOR MISSIONARY CONGREGATIONS (1963) · International Review of Mission · doi

    The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between the congregation and its surroundings. The concept of 'structural fundamentalism' is introduced as a key area of study. The paper aims to contribute to a practical recognition of the congregation's share in God's missionary activity.

    generalstated research gap
    Keywords: paper identifies gap understanding relationship between congregation surroundings
  • STRUCTURES FOR MISSIONARY CONGREGATIONS (1963) · International Review of Mission · doi

    Further study is needed on the concept of 'heretical structures' and its impact on missionary congregations. The paper's findings suggest a need for a re-evaluation of traditional definitions and structures. The concept of 'missio Dei' should be explored further in the context of missionary congregations.

    generalfuture-work section
    Keywords: further study needed concept heretical structures impact missionary
  • TRENDS IN MISSIOLOGICAL THINKING DURING THE SIXTIES (1973) · International Review of Mission · doi

    Further research is needed to develop the concept of missio Dei and its implications for the Church's mission. The paper suggests that future research should focus on the relationship between the Church's mission and God's mission. The concept of missio Dei has implications for the Church's service to the world.

    generalfuture-work section
    Keywords: further research needed develop concept missio dei implications
  • A recepção do conceito de missão do Vaticano II ao Documento Final do Sínodo (2026) · Annales Faje · doi

    The existing literature on the concept of mission in the Catholic Church does not fully capture its historical and theological development. There is a need for a deeper understanding of the implications of the Vatican II and the Document Final of the Synod for the Church's mission and identity.

    generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: existing literature concept mission catholic church does fully

Questions about this gap

The existing literature on the concept of mission in the Catholic Church does not fully capture its historical and theological development. There is a need for a deeper understandi… This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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