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.

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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+