Theology and the Religions: A Dialogue - Paperback

by Viggo Mortensen (Editor)

The academic study of religion is undergoing great changes in response to globalization. Just as sociologists now find it necessary to think in terms of "multiculturalism," so religion scholars and theologians today must work in the context of "multireligiosity." Globalization is leading not only to multiethnic societies but also to plurality in religions and worldviews.

Theology and the Religions: A Dialogue offers the first sustained analysis of the trend toward multireligiosity and its implications for the study of religion. Drawing on the resources of cultural analysis, religious studies, and theology, an international slate of scholars explores the relation of multiculturality and multireligiosity, the need for interreligious dialogue, and the possibilities for a "theology of religions." This groundbreaking work is supported by case studies of various religious traditions in diverse cultures from around the world. Special attention is paid to Christian theological reflection, however, since, as a global religion, Christianity is particularly challenged by multireligiosity.

Offering an engaging, wide-angle view of religion worldwide, Theology and the Religions makes a vital contribution to our understanding of the forces shaping the future of religious and social life.

Contributors:
Kajsa Ahlstrand
Theodor Ahrens
Jan-Martin Berentsen
Ulrich Dehn
Helene Egnell
Marianne C. Qvortrup Fibiger
Patrik Friedlund
Virginia Garrard-Burnett
Geomon K. George
Elisabeth Gerle
Friedrich Wilhelm Graf
Hans Hauge
Ulf Hedetoft
S. Mark Heim
Chris Hewer
Klaus Hock
Michael Ipgrave
Andrew J. Kirk
Lene Kühle
Volker Küster
Aasulv Lande
Oddbjorn Leirvik
Ole Skjerb k Madsen
Hiromasa Mase
Mogens S. Mogensen
Viggo Mortensen
Johannes Nissen
Klaus Nürnberger
Caleb Oladipo
Tinu Ruparell
Risto Saarinen
Lamin Sanneh
Olaf Schumann
Notto R. Thelle
Joachim Track
Vítor Westhelle
H. S. Wilson

Back Jacket

The academic study of religion is undergoing great changes in response to globalization. Just as sociologists now find it necessary to think in terms of multiculturalism, so religion scholars and theologians today must work in the context of multireligiosity. Globalization is leading not only to multiethnic societies but also to plurality in religions and worldviews.

"Theology and the Religions: A Dialogue" offers the first sustained analysis of the trend toward multireligiosity and its implications for the study of religion. Drawing on the resources of cultural analysis, religious studies, and theology, an international slate of scholars explores the relation of multiculturality and multireligiosity, the need for interreligious dialogue, and the possibilities for a theology of religions. This groundbreaking work is supported by case studies of various religious traditions in diverse cultures from around the world. Special attention is paid to Christian theological reflection, however, since, as a global religion, Christianity is particularly challenged by multireligiosity.

Offering an engaging, wide-angle view of religion worldwide, "Theology and the Religions "makes a vital contribution to our understanding of the forces shaping the future of religious and social life.

Contributors: Kajsa Ahlstrand
Theodor Ahrens
Jan-Martin Berentsen
Ulrich Dehn
Helene Egnell
Marianne C. Qvortrup Fibiger
Patrik Fridlund
Virginia Garrard-Burnett
Geomon K. George
Elisabeth Gerle
Friedrich Wilhelm Graf
Hans Hauge
Ulf Hedetoft
S. Mark Heim
Chris Hewer
Klaus Hock
Michael Ipgrave
Andrew J. Kirk
Lene KC

Author Biography

Professor of systematic theology and director of the Center for Multireligious Studies at Aarhus University, Denmark.