Theological literacy for the twenty-first century / edited by Rodney L. Petersen, with Nancy M. Rourke.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Petersen, Rodney Lawrence.

Rourke, Nancy M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology--Study and teaching.

Theology.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 421 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub., [2002]

Summary:

This book is a compendium of different perspectives by leading theological educators who write from their fields on what constitutes theological literacy in the twenty-first century.

Structured around the key emphases that have shaped a traditional curriculum in theological education, these insightful essays explore the nature of theology, the role of theology in the modern academy, the practice of hermeneutics in today's context, the rhetoric of theology, and the future of theological education. Throughout their essays, the contributors specifically address or draw from a wide range of confessional stances, making this book valuable to readers from every church tradition.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0802849644

OCLC:

49226245