A Theology of Engagement

by Ian S. Markham (Virginia Theological Seminary)

• ISBN13: 9781405143325
• ISBN10: 1405143320
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This ground-breaking book challenges readers to rethink the divide between liberal and orthodox approaches which characterises Christianity today. Provides an alternative to the liberal / orthodox divide in contemporary Christianity. Defends Christianity's engagement with non-Christian traditions. Includes important discussion of theological method. Illustrated with case studies involving human rights, interfaith tolerance, economics, and ethics.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Engagement: What it is and why it matters

AugustineÆs Theological Methodology

Assimilation, Resistance and Overhearing

Assimilation: Engagement with Human Rights

Resistance: The heresy of State Sovereignty and the Religious imperative for intervention to defend Human rights

Assimilation: The Importance of Black and Feminist Perspectives

Overhearing: Clash of Discourses: Secular in the West against the Secular in India

Overhearing: Thinking about Hinduism, Inclusivity and Toleration

Assimilation: Christianity and the Consensus Around Capitalism

Assimilation and overhearing: æRethinking Globalization: Bediuzzaman Said NursiÆs Risale-I Nur in conversation with Empire: By Hardt and Negri

Keith Ward: An Engaged Theologian

Engaging with the Pope: Engagement yet not Engagement

The Shape of an Engaged Theology

Conclusion

Notes

References

Index

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