Towards theological thinking. Theological inspirations in contemporary phenomenology

This paper explores the evolving boundary between philosophy and theology within contemporary French phenomenology, tracing its development from Lavelle’s spiritualism to Falque’s turn to theology. By examining the roles of aesthetics, sacredness, and temporality – drawing from Baumgarten and Schleiermacher to Augustine and Heidegger – the research argues that the separation between philosophy and theology is fundamentally temporal. The conclusion highlights that theological phenomenology offers a unique and vital perspective on the experiential and eschatological dimensions of faith, thereby enriching both philosophical and theological debates.