A Theology of Engagement

Copyright © 2003 Ian S. Markham

A Theology of Engagement

Author(s): Ian S. Markham

Published Online: 4 FEB 2008

Print ISBN: 9780631236016

Online ISBN: 9780470773611

DOI: 10.1002/9780470773611

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This ground-breaking book challenges readers to rethink the divide between liberal and orthodox approaches which characterises Christianity today.


  • Provides an alternative to the liberal / orthodox divide in contemporary Christianity.
  • Defends Christianity's engagement with non-Christian traditions.
  • Includes important discussion of theological method.
  • Illustrated with case studies involving human rights, interfaith tolerance, economics, and ethics.

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–x)

    2. Chapter 1

      Introduction (pages 1–6)

    3. Chapter 1

      Engagement: What it is and Why it Matters (pages 7–29)

    4. Chapter 2

      Augustine's Theological Methodology (pages 30–47)

    5. Chapter 3

      Assimilation, Resistance, and Overhearing (pages 48–61)

    6. Chapter 4

      Assimilation: Engagement with Human Rights (pages 62–70)

    7. Chapter 5

      Resistance: The Heresy of State Sovereignty and the Religious Imperative for Intervention to Defend Human Rights (pages 71–85)

    8. Chapter 6

      Assimilation: The Importance of the Black and Feminist Perspectives (pages 86–108)

    9. Chapter 7

      Overhearing: Clash of Discourses - Secular in the West Against the Secular in India (pages 109–122)

    10. Chapter 8

      Overhearing: Thinking about Hinduism, Inclusivity, and Toleration (pages 123–137)

    11. Chapter 9

      Assimilation: Christianity and the Consensus Around Capitalism (pages 138–146)

    12. Chapter 10

      Assimilation and Overhearing: Rethinking Globalization - Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's Risale-I Nur, Hardt, and Negri (pages 147–158)

    13. Chapter 11

      Keith Ward: An Engaged Theologian (pages 159–167)

    14. Chapter 12

      Engaging with the Pope: Engagement yet Not Engagement (pages 168–190)

    15. Chapter 13

      The Shape of an Engaged Theology (pages 191–207)

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      Conclusion (pages 208–209)

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      Notes (pages 210–234)

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      References (pages 235–244)

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      Index (pages 245–250)

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