Contextual Theology: Skills and Practices of Liberating Faith

This book explores the significance of the contextual method in theology, producing original ways of doing theology in contemporary situations. It prioritizes thematic perspectives such as interreligious plurality, global capitalism, ecumenical liberation theology, eco-anxiety, postcolonialism, gender, neo-pentecostalism, world theology, and reconciliation. Voices from Indigenous lands, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe and North America dialogue on contextualizing theology in an increasingly globalized world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the rich tapestry of history by examining stories, images, and discourses across a vast expanse of geographical, cultural, and confessional contexts. Comprising twelve esteemed authors, this remarkable work not only deepens our understanding of the profound significance of the contextual method but also presents a fresh array of innovative approaches to theology in contemporary settings.

The authors engage in a thoughtful exploration of prioritized thematic perspectives, with a particular focus on liberating paths. They broaden the ongoing discourse on the methodology of theology into new territories, shedding light on themes such as interreligious plurality, global capitalism, ecumenical liberation theology, eco-anxiety, the anthropocene, postcolonialism, gender, neo-pentecostalism, world theology, and reconciliation. Through in-depth analysis, these themes are examined in the context of specific geographical locations, including Indigenous lands, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe and North America.

The dialogue between these diverse voices is a testament to the power of contextual theology in an increasingly globalized and ever-changing world. By bringing together perspectives from across the globe, the book offers a comprehensive discussion of new ways of thinking about and doing contextual theology, which will be invaluable to scholars in a wide range of disciplines, including Theology, Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Political Science, Gender Studies, Environmental Humanities, and Global Studies.

This comprehensive exploration of contextual theology will undoubtedly enrich our understanding of the complex interplay between faith, culture, and society, paving the way for more inclusive and transformative approaches to religious and spiritual inquiry.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367618766