This book contributes to contemporary debates about justice from the perspective of Christian social ethics. Professor Forrester examines some secular theories from a theological viewpoint, and surveys the policies and practices these theories are supposed to support and justify. He argues that Christian theology, although it can no longer claim to provide a comprehensive theory of justice, can provide insights into justice that challenge some aspects of the conventional wisdom, and contribute to the building of just communities.
This book contributes to contemporary debates about justice from the perspective of Christian social ethics. Professor Forrester examines some secular...
This book of essays hopes to show that there is an important place today for a modest and unsystematic theology, consisting of 'theological fragments' rather than some grand theory.These theological fragments arise from and relate to specific situations, problems, contexts and communities. Here Duncan Forrester asks: What do the practices of Christian worship have to teach us about ethics? How can a word of reconciliation be heard in Northern Ireland? How do Dachau and the Rwanda genocide affect how we understand the Church? Are the modern mass media a threat or an opportunity for...
This book of essays hopes to show that there is an important place today for a modest and unsystematic theology, consisting of 'theological fragmen...
A ground-breaking contribution to current debates within Practical Theology and to thinking about its future.Professor Forrester argues that the boundaries of Practical Theology must be extended, and that it must be both seriously theological, and also engaged in sincere dialogue with other disciplines, the Church and society. He considers especially ministerial formation and Public Theology as areas where Practical Theology has an important contribution to make, and presents case studies looking at the practical implications of different approaches.
A ground-breaking contribution to current debates within Practical Theology and to thinking about its future.Professor Forrester argues that the bo...
William F. Storrar Andrew R. Morton Duncan B. Forrester
'... a very significant moment in the history of public theology over the past fifty years or so, taking stock of and renewing a sense of social vision in theology ' Raymond Plant, King's College, London and the House of Lords This major book is a unique stocktaking of the issues facing public theology at the beginning of the 21st century, combining retrospect and prospect. The contributors are leading Christian theologians and social theorists from Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia. Part one surveys the legacy of the 20th century and asks what should be carried over into the...
'... a very significant moment in the history of public theology over the past fifty years or so, taking stock of and renewing a sense of social visio...
Examining the roots, development and fruits of a Christian understanding of and commitment to equality, this work argues that Christian notions of equality are still challengingly relevant in today's world and in contemporary discussion.
Examining the roots, development and fruits of a Christian understanding of and commitment to equality, this work argues that Christian notions of equ...
