Multilateral Theology: A 21st Century Theological Methodology

This book offers a new multilateral methodology for the contemporary study of theology, reflecting the various and varied natures, purposes, and tasks of theologians theologizing for their respective contexts. It analyzes and assesses major factors that have shaped different streams of theology, such as doctrinal development, scripture and revelation, historical tradition and creeds, philosophy and truth, sciences and interdisciplinarity, experience, religious pluralism, and culture. It concludes by examining the centers and peripherals of methodologies in theologization for a spectrum of theological traditions/streams, both across and beyond Christianity.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 206 pages
\n Publication date: 19 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This groundbreaking book introduces a novel and comprehensive multilateral methodology for the contemporary study of theology. It is rooted in the recognition that the field of theology is too diverse and multifaceted to be confined to a single, universal approach. Instead, the book proposes a methodology that reflects the diverse natures, purposes, and tasks of theologians as they engage in theologizing for their respective contexts.

The book draws upon a wide range of engaging materials from various Christian traditions, including Evangelicalism, the Catholic Magisterium, and a limited range of pan-Orthodox resources. Through meticulous analysis and assessment, it explores the major factors that have shaped different streams of theology, such as doctrinal development, scripture and revelation, historical tradition and creeds, philosophy and truth, sciences and interdisciplinarity, experience, religious pluralism, and culture.

By examining these various aspects, the book demonstrates how these different streams can be integrated into a multilateral whole, forming a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to theology. The book concludes by examining the centers and peripherals of methodologies in theologization for a spectrum of theological traditions/streams, both within and beyond Christianity.

In conclusion, this book offers a vital resource for scholars of Christian theology, constructive theology, contextual theologies, systematic theology, and religious studies. By providing an approach that is in tune with the increasingly interconnected and pluralistic world in which we live, it empowers theologians to engage with the complex challenges of our time and contribute to the ongoing dialogue between different faith traditions.

\n Weight: 476g\n
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367472436\n \n