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 gapKeywords: 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 sectionKeywords: 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 sectionKeywords: 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 5/5Keywords: existing literature concept mission catholic church does fully
Questions about this gap
Explore this gap further
Run this gap as a query across open scholarly engines for the latest related literature.
Working on this gap? Review it with us.
Science AI Journal reviews manuscripts in one pass with 8 specialised AI agents calibrated on 69,000+ real peer reviews.
Tools for your next paper
Related gaps in General
- The paper identifies a gap in the literature regardingThe paper identifies a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between rhetorical theory and criticism. The author notes that the f…
- The paper identifies a gap in the current understandingThe paper identifies a gap in the current understanding of the relationships between law, philosophy, and political theology. It highlights …
- The increasing degree of political polarizationThe increasing degree of political polarization and political radicalization in South Africa - The traditional emphasis on the all-encompass…
- Şeffaf plakların üretim süreçleri ve malzeme içerikleriŞeffaf plakların üretim süreçleri ve malzeme içerikleri konusunda kapsamlı bilgiye sahip olunması önemlidir. Şeffaf plakların fiziksel, meka…