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An exercise in the history of theology, showing how social, political and cultural change in the 19th century influenced three major theological centres.
Oxford, Berlin and Chicago were extraordinarily dynamic centres of theology during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However, significant differences in the political climate and culture of each location bred strikingly divergent theological approaches in the universities of each city. Mark Chapman offers a highly original exploration of the subjection of their theologies to the changes and developments of educational policy and national and international politics, shedding light upon the constraints that such external factors have imposed upon the evolution of the discipline.
Chapman highlights the efforts of theologians and churchmen to relate the true core of Christianity, a lived religion free of shibboleths, to their rapidly changing world. The opinions of conservative and liberal theologians are skilfully balanced to reveal the problems of critical history, of political authority, of increasing global awareness and of the need for social amelioration, which profoundly shaped the ways in which theology was conceived during the period.
New ground has been broken in this inter-disciplinary study of the social, political and ecclesiastical contexts of Western theology. This book will be invaluable to any reader interested in the use of theology as part of the wider quest for social integration and meaning in an increasingly fragmented society.
Oxford, Berlin and Chicago were extraordinarily dynamic centres of theology during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However, significant differences in the political climate and culture of each location bred strikingly divergent theological approaches in the universities of each city. Mark Chapman offers a highly original exploration of the subjection of their theologies to the changes and developments of educational policy and national and international politics, shedding light upon the constraints that such external factors have imposed upon the evolution of the discipline.
Chapman highlights the efforts of theologians and churchmen to relate the true core of Christianity, a lived religion free of shibboleths, to their rapidly changing world. The opinions of conservative and liberal theologians are skilfully balanced to reveal the problems of critical history, of political authority, of increasing global awareness and of the need for social amelioration, which profoundly shaped the ways in which theology was conceived during the period.
New ground has been broken in this inter-disciplinary study of the social, political and ecclesiastical contexts of Western theology. This book will be invaluable to any reader interested in the use of theology as part of the wider quest for social integration and meaning in an increasingly fragmented society.
Price: $40.95
Pages: 160
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
30 October 2014
Trim Size: 9.21 X 6.14 in
ISBN: 9780227679890
Format: Paperback
There are many competent histories of modern theology, but few that take historical context seriously. Chapman gives us, not a series of talking heads, but portraits of three cities, and shows us how theologians wrestle with and are shaped by their academic, political, and social locations. A great project, and Chapman is a witty and engaging writer to boot.
— Theodore Vial, Associate Professor of Theology, Iliff School of Theology, Denver
This is a first-rate book by one of our leading historians of theology. Chapman's ability to interweave narrative and analysis and his focus on three national contexts makes this book essential reading for students of modern theology as well as for intellectual and cultural historians.
— Thomas Albert Howard, Director, Center for Faith and Inquiry, Gordon College, Wenham
This ambitious and thoughtful book... is the result of many years of research in three different cities. It offers robust criticisms of the conservative theological approach of John Webster and the cavalier dismissal of the sociology of religion by John Milbank. There is much to enjoy here, especially for readers of Modern Believing.
— Robin Gill
...Chapman has written a book that is stimulating, clearly argued and, in my opinion, persuasive.
— Hugh McLeod
— Theodore Vial, Associate Professor of Theology, Iliff School of Theology, Denver
This is a first-rate book by one of our leading historians of theology. Chapman's ability to interweave narrative and analysis and his focus on three national contexts makes this book essential reading for students of modern theology as well as for intellectual and cultural historians.
— Thomas Albert Howard, Director, Center for Faith and Inquiry, Gordon College, Wenham
This ambitious and thoughtful book... is the result of many years of research in three different cities. It offers robust criticisms of the conservative theological approach of John Webster and the cavalier dismissal of the sociology of religion by John Milbank. There is much to enjoy here, especially for readers of Modern Believing.
— Robin Gill
...Chapman has written a book that is stimulating, clearly argued and, in my opinion, persuasive.
— Hugh McLeod
Preface
1. Introduction: On Compromise
2. Theology and Society in post-Napoleonic Berlin
3. Reaction and Theology in Berlin and Oxford
4. National Education and the Rise of Oxford Theology
5. Sociology and Theology in Chicago
6. Conclusion
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index
1. Introduction: On Compromise
2. Theology and Society in post-Napoleonic Berlin
3. Reaction and Theology in Berlin and Oxford
4. National Education and the Rise of Oxford Theology
5. Sociology and Theology in Chicago
6. Conclusion
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index