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Essays exploring a new and inclusive approach to theology that is sensitive to the diversity of cultural contexts within the modern, global Church.
Scholars from the United States, Latin America, and Oceania reflect in this volume on the importance of contextual theology for the twenty-first century. Contextual theology offers fresh voices from every culture, and not just from the West. It calls for new ways of doing theology that embrace cultural values, but at the same time challenges them to the core. And it opens up new and fresh topics out of which and about which people can theologise. If the church is to be faithful to its mission, it needs to provide a feast at which all can be nourished.
Scholars from the United States, Latin America, and Oceania reflect in this volume on the importance of contextual theology for the twenty-first century. Contextual theology offers fresh voices from every culture, and not just from the West. It calls for new ways of doing theology that embrace cultural values, but at the same time challenges them to the core. And it opens up new and fresh topics out of which and about which people can theologise. If the church is to be faithful to its mission, it needs to provide a feast at which all can be nourished.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 154
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
26 July 2012
Trim Size: 9.02 X 5.98 in
ISBN: 9780227679982
Format: Paperback
This book will certainly be a valuable asset to anyone interested in contextual theology in the 21st century, not only in the Asia-Pacific region, but wherever faith life struggles to be contextual and relevant.
— P.T. Mathew, S.J., Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, Vol. 77/8, August 2013
The tension between some of the essays results in a dialogue which is engaging and an important read for anyone interested in mission, contextual theology or theological education.
— Jenny Anne Wright, University of Edinburgh,
...refreshing, challenging, critical, and hope-filled. Refreshing because elements of 'traditional theology' are still relevant; challenging because it highlights new situations for contextual theology in economically globalised existences, critical because it asks relevant questions about once-accepted and once-revered dominant theologies, worldviews and epistemologies; hope-filled because it discusses viable options and directions for the future.
— Marcus Campbell
This slim volume is a minorgem in both its critique and its vision for the future. It should make the reading list of any course in contextual and global theology. All the essays are authored by ecumenical theologians and educators, people of hope and verve. They are deeply committed to mission, and willing to let the Spirit lead them where she will.
— John Mansford Prior
— P.T. Mathew, S.J., Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, Vol. 77/8, August 2013
The tension between some of the essays results in a dialogue which is engaging and an important read for anyone interested in mission, contextual theology or theological education.
— Jenny Anne Wright, University of Edinburgh,
...refreshing, challenging, critical, and hope-filled. Refreshing because elements of 'traditional theology' are still relevant; challenging because it highlights new situations for contextual theology in economically globalised existences, critical because it asks relevant questions about once-accepted and once-revered dominant theologies, worldviews and epistemologies; hope-filled because it discusses viable options and directions for the future.
— Marcus Campbell
This slim volume is a minorgem in both its critique and its vision for the future. It should make the reading list of any course in contextual and global theology. All the essays are authored by ecumenical theologians and educators, people of hope and verve. They are deeply committed to mission, and willing to let the Spirit lead them where she will.
— John Mansford Prior
Preface / Stephen B. Bevans and Katalina Tahaafe-Williams
Acknowledgments
Part I Contextual Theology and the Twenty-First Century Church
1 What Has Contextual Theology to Offer the Church of the Twenty-First Century? / Stephen B. Bevans
2 The Centrality of Contextual Theology for Christian Existence Today / James Haire
3 The Cons of Contextuality . . . Kontextuality / Jione Havea
Part 2 Theology in Particular Contexts
4 The Necessity of a Second Peoples' Theology in Australia / Chris Budden
5 Context, Controversy, and Contradiction in Contemporary Theological Education: Who Bene 'Fits' and Who Just Simply Doesn't Fit? / Jenny Te Paa
6 A Future for Latin American Liberation Theology? / Carmelo E. Álvarez
Part 3 Contextual Theology and the Mission of the Church
7 A Theology of Mission for the Church of the Twenty-First Century: Mission as Prophetic Dialogue / Stephen B. Bevans
8 Mission as an Invitation to the Feast of Life: Revisioning the Ecumenical Understanding and Practice of Mission in the Twenty-First Century / Jooseop Keum
Concluding Reflections / Stephen B. Bevans and Katalina Tahaafe-Williams
Bibliography
Notes on the Contributors
Acknowledgments
Part I Contextual Theology and the Twenty-First Century Church
1 What Has Contextual Theology to Offer the Church of the Twenty-First Century? / Stephen B. Bevans
2 The Centrality of Contextual Theology for Christian Existence Today / James Haire
3 The Cons of Contextuality . . . Kontextuality / Jione Havea
Part 2 Theology in Particular Contexts
4 The Necessity of a Second Peoples' Theology in Australia / Chris Budden
5 Context, Controversy, and Contradiction in Contemporary Theological Education: Who Bene 'Fits' and Who Just Simply Doesn't Fit? / Jenny Te Paa
6 A Future for Latin American Liberation Theology? / Carmelo E. Álvarez
Part 3 Contextual Theology and the Mission of the Church
7 A Theology of Mission for the Church of the Twenty-First Century: Mission as Prophetic Dialogue / Stephen B. Bevans
8 Mission as an Invitation to the Feast of Life: Revisioning the Ecumenical Understanding and Practice of Mission in the Twenty-First Century / Jooseop Keum
Concluding Reflections / Stephen B. Bevans and Katalina Tahaafe-Williams
Bibliography
Notes on the Contributors