Fields of Faith : Theology and Religious Studies for the Twenty-first Century (Hardcover)
by David F. Ford (Editor), Ben Quash (Editor), Janet Martin Soskice (Editor)
Editorial Reviews
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'... an excellent collection of essays ... highly instructive and provocative.' Tablet
'This book is a significant and stimulating volume of essays ...'. Reviews in Religion and Theology
Book Description
How will the study of theology and the religions in higher education be shaped in the coming century? This book offers several different perspectives on this field of study with suggestions for a future in which theology and religious studies are pursued together. There are examples of the interplay of theology and religious studies with reference to a range of topics: God, love, scripture, worship, argument, reconciliation, friendship and justice. The contributors practise different disciplines within the field, often in combination, covering theology, philosophy, history, phenomenology, literary studies, hermeneutics, politics, ethics and law. Their specialisms embrace Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Indian religions, with particular focus on the field in Europe, the US and South Africa. Recognising the significance of the religions and of higher education, the book explores what best practice can be adopted to fulfil responsibilities towards academic disciplines, the religions and the societies of which they are part.
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Product Details
Hardcover: 248 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 17, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN: 0521847370
Product Dimensions: 1.0 x 6.2 x 9.0 inches |