Ford's The Modern Theologians

Captures the multiple voices of Christian theology in a diverse and interconnected world through in-depth studies of representative figures and overviews of key movements Providing an unparalleled overview of the subject, The Modern Theologians provides an indispensable guide to the diverse approaches and perspectives within Christian theology from the early twentieth century to the present. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar and explores the development and trajectory of modern theology while presenting critical accounts of a broad range of relevant topics and representative thinkers. The fourth edition of The Modern Theologians is fully updated to provide readers with a clear picture of the broad spectrum and core concerns of modern Christian theology worldwide. It offers new perspectives on key twentieth-century figures and movements from different geographical and ecclesial contexts. There are expanded sections on theological dialogue with non-Christian traditions, and on Christian theology's engagement with the arts and sciences. A new section explores theological responses to urgent global challenges - such as nationalism, racism, and the environmental crisis. Providing the next generation of theologians with the tools needed to take theological conversations forward, The Modern Theologians: - Explores Christian theology's engagement with multiple ways of knowing across diverse approaches and traditions - Combines introductions to key modern theologians and coverage of the major movements within contemporary theology - Identifies common dynamics found across theologies to enable cross-contextual comparisons - Positions individual theologians in geographical regions, trans-local movements, and ecclesial contexts - Features new and revised chapters written by experts in particular movements, topics, and individuals Providing in-depth critical evaluation and extensive references to further readings and research, Ford's The Modern Theologians: An Introduction to Christian Theology since 1918, Fourth Edition, remains an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in Theology and Religious Studies, such as Introduction to Christian Theology, Systematic Theology, Modern Theology, and Modern Theologians. It is also an invaluable resource for researchers, those involved in various forms of Christian ministry, teachers of religious studies, and general readers engaged in independent study.

RACHEL MUERS is Professor of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Her publications include Keeping God's Silence: Towards a Theological Ethics of Communication, Living for the Future: Theological Ethics for Coming Generations, Testimony: Quakerism and Theological Ethics, and Modern Theology: A Critical Introduction. She co-edits the Cambridge Elements in Christian Doctrine series and is a former President of the Society for the Study of Theology. ASHLEY COCKSWORTH is Reader in Theology and Practice at the University of Roehampton, UK. He is the author of Karl Barth on Prayer and Prayer: A Guide for the Perplexed, and (with David F. Ford) Glorification and the Life of Faith. His edited volumes include T&T Clark Handbook of Christian Prayer, Karl Barth: Spiritual Writings, and From the Shores of Silence: Conversations in Feminist Practical Theology. He co-edits the Cambridge Elements in Christian Doctrine series and is a former Treasurer of the Society for the Study of Theology. DAVID F. FORD, OBE is Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus at the University of Cambridge, UK. He is the author of numerous books, including Self and Salvation: Being Transformed; Christian Wisdom: Desiring God and Learning in Love; The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary; and (with Ashley Cocksworth) Glorification and the Life of Faith. He co-founded the practice of Scriptural Reasoning, co-founded and co-chairs the Rose Castle Foundation (a centre for reconciliation, peacebuilding, and inter-faith engagement), and chairs Lyn's House Cambridge, a community of hospitality and friendship for those with and without learning disabilities.

Notes on Contributors vii Acknowledgments xi List of Modern Theologians xiii Introduction 1
Rachel Muers and Ashley Cocksworth Section A The Modern Theologians in Their Contexts 9 Part I Geographical Contexts 11 1 African Theology 13
Elias Kifon Bongmba 2 African Women's Theology 28
Esther Mombo 3 Latin American Liberation Theology 39
Rebecca S. Chopp, Ethna Regan, and David Tombs 4 Gustavo Gutiérrez 53
O. Ernesto Valiente 5 Twentieth-Century Theology in North America 65
K. Healan Gaston 6 James H. Cone 81
Anthony G. Reddie 7 Rosemary Radford Ruether 92
Lilian Calles Barger 8 Paul Tillich 103
Rachel Sophia Baard 9 The Niebuhrs 114
Joshua Mauldin 10 Western Europe 125
Philip G. Ziegler 11 Karl Barth 140
Hanna Reichel 12 Karl Rahner 152
Karen Kilby 13 Hans Urs von Balthasar 162
Mark McInroy 14 Dietrich Bonhoeffer 175
Eleanor McLaughlin 15 South Asia 189
Felix Wilfred 16 Korea 205
Sung Bihn Yim 17 China 218
Alexander Chow Part II Ecclesial Contexts 231 18 Catholic Theology after Vatican II 233
Paul D. Murray 19 Pentecostal Theology 251
Sammy Alfaro 20 Ecumenical Theology 264
Odair Pedroso Mateus 21 Evangelical Theology 278
Sung Wook Chung 22 Anglican Theology 291
Joseph D. Galgalo and Jenny Leith 23 Orthodox Theology 303
Paul Ladouceur and Brandon Gallaher Part III Theological Movements 323 24 Feminist Theology 325
Karen O'Donnell 25 Postcolonial Theologies 337
Susan Abraham 26 Queer Theology 350
Patrick S. Cheng 27 Postliberal Theology 364
Ben Fulford Part IV Practices of Engagement 379 28 Practical and Pastoral Theology 381
Katie Cross 29 Philosophy and Theology 395
Nicholas Adams 30 Biblical Interpretation 409
Susannah Ticciati 31 Spirituality and Theology 422
Andrew Prevot 32 Liturgical Theology 434
Stephen Burns Section B Contemporary Theology and Its Challenges 447 Part V Theology, Arts, and Sciences 449 33 Theology and Music 451
Jeremy S. Begbie 34 Theology and Literature 464
Kevin Hart 35 Theology and Popular Culture 476
Clive Marsh 36 Theology and Film 489
Jolyon Mitchell 37 Theology and the Visual Arts 505
Chloë Reddaway 38 Theology and the Physical Sciences 520
David Wilkinson 39 Theology and the Biological Sciences 533
Celia Deane-Drummond 40 Theology and the Social Sciences 546
Luke Bretherton Part VI Theology Between Faiths 559 41 Judaism 561
Randi Rashkover 42 Islam 574
Joshua Ralston 43 Buddhism 588
Michael Barnes 44 Hinduism 601
Julius Lipner 45 Theology and Religious Plurality 615
Jenny Daggers Part VII Theology Facing Contemporary Challenges 631 46 Theology and Capitalism 633
Devin Singh 47 Theology and Race 647
Brian Bantum 48 Theology and (Neo)Nationalism 660
Ulrich Schmiedel 49 Theology and Ecological Destruction 674
Ernst M. Conradie Index 687