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Shaping Theology: Engagements in a Religious and Secular World
David F. Ford
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Description for Shaping Theology: Engagements in a Religious and Secular World
Paperback. Ford has developed the relationship between theology and each of these other spheres, but this is the first volume to bring together a complete and well-rounded account of theology's interaction with all its conversation partners. Series: Challenges in Contemporary Theology. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 406.
This is an innovative book about the shape theology takes in its varied interactions – religious and secular, local and global, historical and contemporary, academic and practical.
This is an innovative book about the shape theology takes in its varied interactions – religious and secular, local and global, historical and contemporary, academic and practical.
- An innovative book about the shape of theology in reaction to its relationship with the Church, with theologians, with other religions, and with the university
- Written by David Ford, recognized internationally as one of the most creative of contemporary theologians
- Considers how theology shapes other areas of life via its conversations in the public sphere and with non-faith communities
- Views theology as both a way of thinking ... Read more
- The first volume to bring together a complete and well-rounded account of theology’s interaction with all its conversation partners.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Series
Challenges in Contemporary Theology
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405177207
SKU
V9781405177207
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About David F. Ford
David F. Ford is Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of numerous books, including: Christian Wisdom: Desiring God and Learning in Love (2007), The Modern Theologians, 3rd edition (edited with Rachel Muers, Blackwell, 2005), and Theology: A Very Short Introduction (2000). He is a member of the editorial board of a number of ... Read more
Reviews for Shaping Theology: Engagements in a Religious and Secular World
"The strength of the book... lies in Ford's exploration of the disconnect between the secularized university and a world in which the majority continue to identify with a religious tradition. His clear historical summaries make the book accessible to a broader university community." (Religious Studies Review, March 2010)