Words with great power and collaboration: towards an open-source methodology in theology

In an era of open-source software, the place of theology in the world needs a shifttowards a more participatory approach. The great advantage of participatory theologyis that it contributes to a more inclusive and global discourse by benefiting from thelocal forms of expression, allowing people of God to get involved in a distributed communityof researchers dealing with contemporary theological issues. Brainstormingsessions, international collaboration and online communication are the future tools ofan open source-oriented theological methodology (Orthodox Collaborative Theology).Who is going to be the beneficiary of such an open-source initiative (OCT)? The world.Modern-day theological endeavors, in order to remain connected with the pre-existingtradition of the Church, should always aim to use words with great power, as the seal ofthe Spirit who works for the life of the world.