TY - JOUR
TI - An archivist in search of depth, in other words, a discussion about archive theology
AU - Chorążyczewski, Waldemar
AU - Dudała, Halina
TI - An archivist in search of depth, in other words, a discussion about archive theology
AB - The authors consider the possibility of conducting in-depth reflection on the phenomenon of the archive. They consider the potential existence of a theology, philosophy or metaphysics of archives. They observe that the starting point for such a view of archives is archival sensitivity, one of the three conditions of being an archivist, alongside knowledge and skills. Archival sensitivity is most clearly manifested when noticing the fact that archives are disappearing. Deepening the archival perspective allows us to liberate ourselves from an exclusively technical approach to archival work and supports the development of the professional ethos of archivists. The authors propose a research program that includes tracing archival or memory threads in various religions and value systems characteristic of numerous cultures and religions, both past and present. They also predict a search for inspiration and support in all areas of scientific thinking – anthropological, historical, sociological, philosophical and theological, referring to the category of memory in their considerations and description of reality.
VL - 2023
IS - XXIX
PY - 2024
SN - 1233-2135
C1 - 2720-0833
SP - 171
EP - 187
DO - 10.4467/12332135KRA.23.009.18617
UR - https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/krakowski-rocznik-archiwalny/article/archiwista-w-poszukiwaniu-glebi-czyli-rozmowa-o-teologii-archiwum
KW - archival spirituality
KW - archive theology
KW - theology of memory
KW - archive philosophy
KW - theology of culture