1st Edition

Doing Contextual Theology

By Angie Pears Copyright 2010
208 Pages
by Routledge

206 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

Christian theology, like all forms of knowledge, thinking and practice, arises from and is influenced by the context in which it is done. In Doing Contextual Theology , Angie Pears demonstrates the radically contextual nature of Christian theology by focusing on five forms of liberation theology: Latin American Liberation Theologies; Black Theologies; Feminist Informed Theologies; Sexual... Read more
Introduction  1. The contextual nature of theology  2. Starting from base: the roots of contemporary liberation theology in Latin America  3. Gender matters: feminist informed theologies  4. Further contexts of liberation  5. Postcolonial theologies  6. Contextuality in critical perspective  Conclusion  Bibliography  Index

Biography

Angie Pears

'Angie Pears offers a wide-ranging and marvelous survey of contextual theologies, particularly those that are committed to liberating thinking and acting. Her interpretations are accurate and generous. She asks the right questions and offers wise answers. Her work does what the best of syntheses do: it takes us to a new place.' Stephen Bevans, Catholic Theological Union, USA

'Written with crystal clarity Angie Pears has provided an accessible, detailed and critical study of contemporary contextual theologies. This book will be an essential text for both students and tutors seeking to understand both the appeal and limitations of contextual theologies. I hope too that contextual theologians will find pause for thought in some of the questions Pears raises about the nature of these theologies.'- Elizabeth Stuart, University of Winchester, UK