Theological reflection — connecting real life, ministry, and
religious traditions — is a core component of most pastoral
training. It is also a hallmark of practical theology and a common
spiritual exercise among ordinary Christians trying to discern how
their beliefs might influence daily living. Yet, our society is
increasingly pluralistic, with growing numbers of people from varying
belief systems — from Islam to Buddhism — as well as an increasing
number of atheists. In this book, Edward Foley reimagines theological
reflection in interfaith contexts and with those of no faith
tradition. The book addresses and celebrates diverse beliefs, and
envisions the practice of theological reflection in such contexts.
Theological Reflection Across Religious Traditions introduces readers
to the basics of traditional forms of theological reflection, then
considers how it might be reconceived in different contexts — from
interfaith ministers working together to reduce poverty and
homelessness to people of diverse or no faith traditions strategizing
to secure the dignity of undocumented immigrants. Beyond suggestions
for collaborative social action, the book offers tools for productive
interfaith conversation through a process Foley calls “reflective
believing.” This is a groundbreaking rethinking of theological
reflection for today’s world, proposing that people across the
religious landscape can participate in reflective believing for
personal and communal benefit without sacrificing their own integrity.
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ISBN
9781442247208
Publisert
2015
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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