Markham, Ian S.

A Theology of engagement Ian S. Markham - Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub, c2003. - x, 250 p. ; 24 cm. - Challenges in contemporary theology .

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents: Engagement: What it is and why it matters Augustine's theological methodology Assimilation, resistance, and overheating Assimilation: engagement with human rights Assimilation: The importance of the black and feminist perspectives Overhearing: clash of discourses--secular in the West against the secular in India Overhearing: Thinking about Hinduism, inclusivity, and toleration Assimilation: Christianity and the consensus around capitalism Assimilation and overhearing: Rethinking globalization-- Bediuzzaman said Nursi's Risale-I Nur, Hardt, and Negri Keith Ward: an engaged theologian Engaging with the Pope: engagement yet not engagement The shape of an engaged theology

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Christianity and other religions
Religious pluralism--Christianity

BR127 .M37 2003 127 / .M37 2003 BR