Multilateral Theology

<p>This book introduces a new multilateral methodology for the contemporary study of theology. It bases this methodology on the idea that there are too many materials contributing as sources for theologizing to sustain the one method fits all approach found in many systematic theologies within Christianity. What is needed instead is something that reflects the various and varied natures purposes and tasks of theologians’ theologizing for their respective contexts.</p><p>Engaging materials from a range of Christian traditions including Evangelicalism the Catholic Magisterium and a limited range of pan-Orthodox resources the book analyzes and assesses major factors that have shaped different streams of theology. Addressing doctrinal development scripture and revelation historical tradition and creeds philosophy and truth sciences and interdisciplinarity experience religious pluralism and culture it demonstrates how these various streams can form a multilateral whole. The book concludes by examining the centers and peripherals of methodologies in theologization for a spectrum of theological traditions/streams both across and beyond Christianity. </p><p>By offering an approach that keeps in step with the increasingly interconnected and pluralistic world in which we live this book provides a vital resource for any scholar of Christian theology constructive theology contextual theologies and systematic theology as well as religious studies.</p>