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The anthropological challenges and perspectives. of the missionary image of man, in particular on the pastoral vocation. In this study, we scrutinize whether the revolutionary changes in mission theology suggested by David Bosch three decades ago have indeed taken root in the distinct context of Transylvania, through a blend of theological and philosophical discourse. Simultaneously, we endeavor to make sense of the rapid transformation occurring globally and within our own borders, interpreting it through contemporary anthropological theory and aligning it with missiological insights. The paper will also dissect the systematic theological implications of developing a Reformed theological anthropology, and then consider the pastoral ramifications and vocational prospects for fostering a more biblically accurate portrayal of man.

The hermeneutics of István Tőkés. Following the First World War, the theological stance of the Transylvanian Reformed Church underwent a significant shift. Faculty members at the Reformed Theological Faculty of Cluj-Napoca embraced a “confessional, biblical, constructive” approach, realigning with core Reformed principles, and subsequently, in 1925, they began to follow Karl Barth’s New Reformed theology. István Tőkés, a New Testament professor at the Protestant Theological Institute in Cluj from 1973 to 1983, was mentored by these teachers. This paper explores the evolution of Tőkés’ hermeneutics and exegesis, particularly influenced by Albert Maksay.

Az Erdélyi Ev. Ref. Egyházkerület Theologiai Fakultásának 1895. őszén tartott megnyitóján Tisza Kálmán református konventi elnök üdvözölte a „legmagyarabb egyház” teológiai fakultásának felállítását, és az alapítókkal egyetértve az új oktatási intézmény céljaként – a hazaszeretet és a hitbuzgóság növelése mellett – a tudomány összes fegyverével való felruházást nevezte meg. Az új lelkészképző intézet megnyitása két évtizedes vita végére tett pontot.