Christian theology needs to be reconstructed
in light of recent and momentous
intellectual changes, social revolutions,
and steep pedagogical challenges. That is
the conviction of many of North America's
leading theologians whose close
collaboration over several years bring us
this exciting
volume.
Reconstructing Christian
Theology introduces theology in such a
way that readers can discern the relevance
of historical materials, pose theological
questions, and begin to think theologically
for themselves. Further, like other projects
of the Workgroup on Constructive Theology,
this volume stems from a deep desire to
model a credible, creative, and engaged
contemporary theology. So each chapter
tackles major Christian teaching, juxtaposes
it with a significant social or cultural
challenge, and then reconstructs each in
light of the other. The result is an
innovative and compelling way to learn how
theology can contribute to rethinking the
most pressing issues of our day.