Building the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology | Office Hours

Executive Director Gideon Barr and General Editor Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. share the story behind the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology—its mission, growth, and vision for the Church. They touch on key projects like the Catholic Handbook series, the global reach of the website, and how ECT makes rich, faithful theology accessible to anyone seeking deeper understanding. ----------------------------------------------- Support the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology: https://www.ectplus.org https://www.ect.org Social Media: Follow us on Instagram:   / ect_catholic   Like us on Facebook:   / ect_catholic   Follow us on X:   / ect_catholic   Get in touch: ECT Email: [email protected] ----------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology 05:52 Current Articles and Topics 08:59 The Scope of Catholic Theology 11:59 Future Contributions and Collaborations 15:10 Holistic Presentation of Catholic Doctrine 17:10 Diverse Learning Media: Catering to Different Preferences 18:33 The Origin Story of the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology 22:21 The Ideation Phase: From Concept to Collaboration 25:44 Building the Foundation: The First Year of Development 30:23 Scaling the Project: Expanding Reach and Resources 32:42 The Future of ECT: A Multi-Generational Vision 34:17 Scaling the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology 35:30 The Purpose Behind the Project 39:15 Mission and Vision for the Church 40:07 Website Demo and Features 41:33 Core Values of the ECT 43:04 Intended Audience and Editorial Leadership 44:21 Board of Advisors and Their Impact 45:44 Translation Features and Global Reach 48:07 Engagement and Support for ECT+