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